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Created by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization in the social sciences.
Social Science - Standard 13
The competent social science teacher understands international economic structures, processes, and relationships.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
Classes at EIU:
 
13A. Understands the interconnectedness of comparative advantage, specialization, and trade.
ECN 2801
 
ECN 2802
GEG 1200G

GEG 3600

 
 
13B. Understands the effects of economic interdependence and free trade.
ECN 2801
 
ECN 2802
GEG 1200G

GEG 3600

 
 
13C. Understands the impact of availability of resources on economic growth and stability.
ECN 2801
 
ECN 2802
GEG 1200G

GEG 3600

 
 
13D. Understands the global effects of resource supply and demand.
ECN 2801
  
ECN 2802
GEG 1200G

GEG 3600

 
Performance Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
Classes at EIU:
13E. Analyzes how specialization and comparative advantage affect global production, consumption, voluntary trade, and economic interdependence.
ECN 2801
ECN 2802
GEG 1200G

GEG 3600

 
13F. Evaluates trade incentives and disincentives such as subsidies and quotas, examines how the availability of resources impacts specilization and trade among nations and regions.
ECN 2801
ECN 2802

GEG 1200G

 
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