Consumers+and+Business


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http://homepages.tig.com.au/~gep/Income%20and%20Wealth%20Distribution%20in%20Australia.doc

"Income and Wealth Distribution in Australia" by Anthony Stokes, Lecturer in Economics at the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield.
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On the internet.
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Provides information on sources of income and social welfare in Australia. Also the relationship between income and wealth. Looks at the effect of government policies on households in different income levels (eg. labour market policies, fiscal policy, monetary policy). No cost.
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Some of this information may not be relevant or appropriate for Year 11 Economics (eg. Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient may be beyond the scope of the syllabus).
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This information could be provided to students as a handout in the classroom. The teacher could design some questions to accompany the handout. The students could be asked to research and locate more recent data on this topic and report back to the class their findings.
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http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/bb8db737e2af84b8ca2571780015701e/C5B82D434B4BB5F0CA2573D20010E735?opendocument

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1301.0 Year Book of Australia, 2008 Household Income, Expenditure and Wealth.
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On the internet.
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Provides data on Household Expenditure and Characteristics by Income Group 2003-04. Shows incomes for low, middle, and high income households and their pattern of spending on housing, fuel, food etc. No cost.
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None that I am aware of.
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This information could be printed off for use by students in the classroom. The teacher could design some questions to accompany the table, which would show the impact of income on spending and saving decisions of consumers.
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Spend Well - buying
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Online Webpage
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 * http://www.spendwell.com.au/index.html**

It provides a range of random scenario to illustrate the buying process, marketing and consumer right. It is highly interactive and free of charge
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It requires Flash to run simulation games/ senarios.
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A very good tool to illustrate key factors affecting consumer decision. Also,extremely useful for self learning/ homework.
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[|http://www.creativeclassroom.com.au]

Creative Classroom: Business and Economics Innovative Web Lessons
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Available on the internet. Cost for schools is $400 a term for a site licence, which enables unlimited use by the school during school hours.
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Provides hundreds of multimedia lessons in economics and business studies. Each lesson is 15 minutes in length. Uses creative methods such as mnemonics, cartoons and photographs. The lessons follow the NSW syllabuses. Provides completed, extended response answers for all topics in Economics. Comprehensive essay structures for exams revealed.
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You will need Flash 5.0 installed on the computer to view the lesson.
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Teachers may use this resource to provide them with innovative ideas in teaching economics. The 15 minute lessons can be used in the classroom. In times when staff are away, the lessons can be used so classes don't fall behind. On proffessional development days, the lessons can be used as a method of inservice for new teachers.
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'Now Woolies puts the customer to work', newspaper article by Asher Moses
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Sydney Morning Herald website or your local library/ Free of charge.
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http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/04/21/1208742851999.html retrived on 22nd April 2008
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The article illustrated changes of new shopping experience in the 21st century. It also presented certain challenges to the current supermarket, employees and customers.
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Copy right The article was published on the 22nd April, information may become obsoleted over the next few months depends on the outcome of self service.
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This would be a good article to demonstrate 'Consumer decisions' - types of retail outlets.
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Consumers in the Economy 1, Consumers 2, Consumers 3. (3 parts to the one 21 minute lesson)
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Youtube.
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Consumers in the Economy 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr_v3YfoaCY Consumers 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJXA16xhGOg Consumers 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwosT4hb1II
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It is made by an Australian, it is based on the syllabus, it runs through key concepts and uses concrete examples. It does not go for long (all three together are 21 minutes). It is free.
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It is fairly informal and somewhat basic. It wouldn't replace an economics teacher. It does not engage strongly and would not exite a gifted and talented student.
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It would be a great resource to play if you were unwell and had a casual teacher. It may be great in smaller parts just for students to see in a different way. Could also be good for students who do not make it to class due to illness.
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