Iconomix – economics for everyone

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to teach economics and social studies.

Simulation «Mopos»

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Three factsheets
Old-age pension provision

Three factsheets present the basics of the OASI system, the occupational pension system and the challenges faced by the Swiss pension system.
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Case study
Online shopping

This unit addresses online shopping, with all its advantages and disadvantages.
New
Video topic block
Monetary policy: Implementation in the money market

In a video with animations, SNB economist Linda Kirschner explains how the implementation of monetary policy has worked since the 2007/2008 financial crisis.
Advanced text with exercises
Economic trends

The topics covered are the current economic situation and the forecast for economic developments in Switzerland based on assumptions about the global economy.
New
Web-based simulation
Monetary policy: Application

The Mopos web-based simulation clearly illustrates how monetary policy is conducted, with the aim of ensuring price stability while taking due account of economic developments.
Revised
Advanced text
Monetary policy: Fundamentals

The advanced text explains in detail the basic mechanism of today’s monetary policy, the underlying decision-making process and current unconventional monetary policy.
Economic experiment
Market and price formation

Pitgame focuses on experiencing and understanding the market mechanism and price formation in a playful way.
Educational game
Labour supply and demand

The example of the labour market is used to illustrate how market equilibrium is derived and the supply and demand curves are formed.
Economic experiment
Common pool resources

The aim of the ‘fishpond’ game is to experience the challenge of using shared resources sustainably and to understand the issues associated with common pool resources.
Web simulation
Demographic change

The unit shows a way of addressing the important but abstract topic of demographic change in the classroom.
Video topic block
Inflation

An educational video from the European Central Bank (ECB) explains the concept of inflation with a simple example. A short report from CNN also shows the consequences of hyperinflation for the population of Venezuela.
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MobLab
Economic experiments
Game-based learning tools

MobLab facilitates running interactive economic experiments and games in the class room.

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Your benefits with Iconomix

Practical

Iconomix develops didactically enhanced teaching units tailored to the Swiss education system.

Topical

Iconomix topics and educational examples are true to life and continuously adapted to current developments.

Engaging

Iconomix enables activity-oriented teaching that harnesses the potential of playful, multimedial learning.

Verified

All Iconomix teaching units are based on sound economic and educational principles, and have been tested in the classroom as well as reviewed by external experts.

Leading

Iconomix is the most frequently used supplementary programme for teaching economics at Swiss baccalaureate and vocational schools.

A selection of our partners

Education always involves teamwork. Accordingly, Iconomix would like to thank the partners who help us create a modern teaching programme for economics and social studies at upper secondary level.