Public Goods and Social Welfare
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Overview
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Background information9 Topics
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Endnotes
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References
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Interactive learningDeepen your knowledge1 Topic|1 Quiz
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Training materialExercises for group activities8 Topics
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Methodology of activities
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List of my needs
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Distinguishing between basic needs, social needs and desires
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Private goods, club goods, collective goods, public goods
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Problems associated with the consumption of common and public goods
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Compiling a list of social welfare services provided by my country
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What socio-political system do I live in?
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OECD materials “How’s Life? 2020”: What recommendations would you share with your national government?
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Methodology of activities
Compiling a list of social welfare services provided by my country
Activity title | Exercise 5. Compiling a list of social welfare services provided by my country |
Overview | The exercise is carried out before learning Chapter 5 of the theoretical part. Exercise content: – The auditorium is divided into groups of 2-3 members. – Groups of learners compile a list of social welfare services provided by their country. – The common and public goods and “our need which will be satisfied” is written next to the service name. – One group introduces their list. Other groups can help complete this list. In this way, an accurate list of social welfare services is formed. Alternative: – All learners come to the board and together they write a list of social welfare services with goods and needs. – Learners name social welfare services, together with goods and needs, and the teacher writes them on the board. |
Objectives | The learner knows social welfare services and is able to relate them to benefits and needs. |
Materials | Paper and pencil / board and marker |
Time | Minimum 10 minutes |
Group size | 2-3 learners |
Instructions for trainers | If necessary, the teacher will assist in compiling the list with guiding questions. |