This activity is a short discussion that looks at the economic principles associated with the idea that Voluntary trade creates wealth, using the One Red Paperclip TedTalk.
One Red PaperClip Discussion
Subject
Social Studies — Economics
Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Resource Type
Activity
Standards Alignment
State-specific
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What if you could trade a paperclip for a house? | Kyle MacDonald | TEDxVienna
Standards
Marginal thinking allows for good economic decisions to be made by individuals, businesses, and governments.