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Thank you for joining me to learn more about expanding economic “chat” for parents, teachers and
children.
Michelle Balconi
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The Author
Michelle BalconiMichelle is a writer and speaker focused on creating connections between children and adults through economics.
A mother of two children, Michelle previously worked in communications for 15 years alongside technology investors introducing first-to-market products.
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The Expert
Dr. Arthur LafferDr. Laffer, well known for his illustration of the curve bearing his name, is founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research firm focusing on interconnecting macroeconomic, political and demographic changes. Dr. Laffer was a member of President Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board.
In addition to writing and speaking about economics, Dr. Laffer enjoys spending as much time as possible with his great grandchild and 11 grandchildren on their family farm.
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The Illustrator
Mary KinsoraMary is a children's book illustrator working in Detroit and Chicago. She is a graduate of the College for Creative Studies, licenses her artwork to consumer businesses and has recently co-founded Snail’s Tales media company.
Mary is particularly interested in stories that are imaginative but help to educate and enrich children.
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The Idea
Economics is the study of choices we make to be happy and children do this all day.
2016 PWC report shows elementary-age is ideal to
teach kids how to think economically
about themselves and the world around them.
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Econ Everywhere
Familiar Settings Conversation StartersActual Terms
ScarcitySupply
DemandWantsNeeds
SavingsDiminishing
ReturnsOpportunity Costs
Taxes
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The Why
You are a unique and scarce resource with tremendous value -make choices that
serve you!
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The Benefit
Empowering children’s decision making
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The How
Make it a Chat Real-world Connections
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Grocery Store
ScarcitySupply
DemandWantsNeedsCostsWages Taxes
Market Economy
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Family Trip
CostsTrade-offs
ChoiceDiminishing ReturnsOpportunity Costs
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Summertime
WantsNeeds
SpendingSaving
IncentiveDisincentive
Taxes
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Yard Sale
ChoicesCostsPrice
ElasticInelastic
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The Outreach
Frequently works with children and educators in schools, foster care and community programs teaching economic principles as it aligns with or augments curriculum.
Leads presentations for investment professionals and their clients promoting economics as a tool to strengthen decision making as part of customer service, financial literacy and community outreach programs.
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The Children
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The News
Prove Gruber wrong; teach kids economics
By Nolan Finley Detroit News
Hear ItRead It
How Kids Can Learn Economics with a Legend
By Kimberly Palmer, U.S. News & World Report
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The Impact
You are a unique and scarce resource with tremendous value -make choices that
serve you!
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