| Teaching material | Description | Keywords | Type of school | ABU | DH | KV | BM | GYM |
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 Common pool resources«Fishpond»
This unit deals with the overuse of shared resources; various possible solutions are discussed. The «Fishpond» group game is played with the whole class. The associated exercises can be differentiated to suit the level of the class. A projector is required. The game masks can be ordered or downloaded.
ABU
DH
KV
BM
GYM
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This unit deals with the overuse of shared resources; various possible solutions are discussed. The «Fishpond» group game is played with the whole class. The associated exercises can be differentiated to suit the level of the class. A projector is required. The game masks can be ordered or downloaded.
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Anonymity, Common pool resources, Economic types of goods, Environmental problems, Externalities, Free riding, Incentives, Internalisation, Market failure, Overuse, Private goods, Public goods, Role of the state, Scarcity of resources, Social norms, The common good, Tragedy of the commons
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ABU
DH
KV
BM
GYM
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ABU | DH | KV | BM | GYM |
 Demography«Excel simulation»
What impact will an ageing population have on Switzerland’s future ?
Basic demographic concepts, structural developments and pension funding are explained. The topic is introduced in an initial worksheet. Various population development scenarios are simulated in an Excel file; the second worksheet contains instructions for each simulation. A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.
ABU
DH
KV
BM
GYM
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Basic demographic concepts, structural developments and pension funding are explained. The topic is introduced in an initial worksheet. Various population development scenarios are simulated in an Excel file; the second worksheet contains instructions for each simulation. A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.
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AHV, Baby boom, Life expectancy, Net migration, Old-age dependency ratio, Pension, Population pyramid
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ABU
DH
KV
BM
GYM
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ABU | DH | KV | BM | GYM |
 EnergyscopeConcerning the energy transition
Experience the main economic challenges of the energy transition by simulating different scenarios with the Energy Calculator and discover the impacts of your decisions.
KV
BM
GYM
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Experience the main economic challenges of the energy transition by simulating different scenarios with the Energy Calculator and discover the impacts of your decisions.
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KV
BM
GYM
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XX | XX | KV | BM | GYM | |
 Market and price formation«Pitgame»
This unit covers basic topics such as the formation of market prices, equilibrium, supply and demand, and market efficiency. The group game «Pitgame» is based on an interactive presentation. The game is played with the whole class (minimum of 12 students). The associated teaching resources can be adapted to suit the level of the class. A computer with internet access is required, as well as a projector.
DH
KV
BM
GYM
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This unit covers basic topics such as the formation of market prices, equilibrium, supply and demand, and market efficiency. The group game «Pitgame» is based on an interactive presentation. The game is played with the whole class (minimum of 12 students). The associated teaching resources can be adapted to suit the level of the class. A computer with internet access is required, as well as a projector.
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Commodities exchange, Competition, Consumer profit, Demand, Efficient allocation, Equilibrium, Equilibrium price, Market economy, Market efficiency, Market price, Markets, Perfect competition, Price formation, Producer profit, Production costs, Stock exchange, Supply, Trading profits, Willingness to pay
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DH
KV
BM
GYM
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XX | DH | KV | BM | GYM |
 Monetary policy«MOPOS simulation»
This unit deals with how central banks conduct monetary policy via the key interest rate (interest rate control). The MOPOS simulation tool can be played in pairs or in groups. The students are set a number of different tasks. Prior knowledge of the economic cycle is required. A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.
KV
BM
GYM
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This unit deals with how central banks conduct monetary policy via the key interest rate (interest rate control). The MOPOS simulation tool can be played in pairs or in groups. The students are set a number of different tasks. Prior knowledge of the economic cycle is required. A computer with internet access is required for each group, as well as a projector.
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Central bank, economic policy goals, economy, inflation, interest rate, monetary policy, price stability
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KV
BM
GYM
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XX | XX | KV | BM | GYM |
 Public goods«Market failure»
When everyone wants to consume and no one wants to pay.
The focus is on the problem of «free riding» in connection with public goods, and how the problem can be solved via government financing or social norms. The basics are outlined in the two-page text entitled «market failure». The task is divided into three blocks.
KV
BM
GYM
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The focus is on the problem of «free riding» in connection with public goods, and how the problem can be solved via government financing or social norms. The basics are outlined in the two-page text entitled «market failure». The task is divided into three blocks.
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Externalities, free riding, government, market failure, public goods, shortage, social norms
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KV
BM
GYM
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XX | XX | KV | BM | GYM |
 Top earners«Salaries at management level»
This unit deals with the framework conditions that lead to high management salaries. Students are split into five groups that play against each other. The game is played with the whole class. The associated teaching resources are also aimed at the class as a whole. A projector is required for the game.
KV
BM
GYM
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This unit deals with the framework conditions that lead to high management salaries. Students are split into five groups that play against each other. The game is played with the whole class. The associated teaching resources are also aimed at the class as a whole. A projector is required for the game.
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Experiment, labour income, labour market, leverage, market value, salaries at management level, winner-takes-all
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KV
BM
GYM
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XX | XX | KV | BM | GYM |
