String Trade. 
The purpose of this lesson is to illustrate the nature of global interdependence and it economic implications.

Why Nations Trade.
Students read and discuss a narrative about international trade that focuses on opportunity cost and the principle of comparative advantage. Then the class is divided into four groups, each representing a different country. They engage in a simulation that assesses the skills available within their countries, and each country decides on an area of specialization.
 

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