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
Distinguishing between basic needs, social needs and desires
Activity title | Exercise 2. Distinguishing between basic needs, social needs and desires |
Overview | The exercise is carried out after learning Chapter 1 of the theoretical part. Exercise content: – Learners exchange the lists of needs made during Exercise 1. – The basic needs, social needs and wishes are indicated in colour. – The list will be returned to its original author and any additions will be discussed together. Alternative: Under the guidance of students, the teacher distinguishes between basic needs, social needs, and desires in a list written on the board. |
Objectives | The learner is able to distinguish between basic needs, social needs and desires |
Materials | Needs lists and coloured pencils / needs list on board and coloured markers |
Time | Minimum 5 minutes |
Group size | – |
Instructions for trainers | If necessary, the teacher helps learners to differentiate between needs and desires. |
