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
List of my needs
Activity title | Exercise 1. List of my needs |
Overview | The exercise is carried out after the introduction of the topic but before learning Chapter 1 of the theoretical part. Exercise content: – Each learner makes a list of their needs. This list could include at least 25 (or more) needs. Each need is written on a separate line. – Each student discusses their list of needs with at least two fellow students (the discussion takes place separately with each fellow student). During the discussions, learners are asked to add to their list. – Learner(s) may present their list to the group. During the presentation, fellow learners can add to their list of needs. Alternative: This exercise can be carried out so that all learners come to the board and write one or more needs. There may also be wishes and desires on that list. The teacher does not correct the list. |
Objectives | The learner is able to notice needs. |
Materials | Paper and pencil / board and marker |
Time | Minimum 15 minutes |
Group size | – |
Instructions for trainers | The lists of needs likely include desires. They are not addressed initially. The distinction between needs and desires is dealt with in the following exercises. |