EASY DEBATES FOR THE ECONOMICS CLASSROOM

Step-by-step directions introduce three different debating styles—the basic team vs. team debate, the multiple team debate (in which teams debate open-ended rather than yes-or-no questions), and the teacher vs. student debate—and offer ideas on how to expand, extend, and adapt each debate. The book also includes a scoring rubric, a sequence and timing summary, helpful hints, and follow-up questions. Sample debates: "Should the minimum wage be increased?," "Is it better to be self-sufficient or specialized?," and "What is government’s role in wealth distribution?"