Social Studies 9: Economic Systems

An introduction to the trade of goods and services in Canada, created by an Alberta teacher.

This video created by an Alberta teacher focuses on capitalism and the US.

In today's video created by an Alberta teacher, you'll learn that Canada doesn't have a truly capitalist economy.

A brief encyclopedia that explains Canada's 'mixed economy' system.

In this video, Jacob Clifford and Adriene Hill introduce you to Crash Course Economics!

We'll look the difference choices between planned economies and market economies.

Most economical models assume that consumers behave rationally but that means they are based on bad assumptions

Why is health care so expensive? Why do countries that pay more get less?

So, what are taxes? Why do we pay taxes? What is all that tax money used for?

Although immigration can be a touchy subject, studies have shown that is economically beneficial

This tool lets you explore the political and economic spectrum.

Why does anyone join a union? Learn why in this video created by an Alberta teacher.

This article looks as the impact that unions have on worker's wages and benefits and how that affects the economy.

This video describes the changing face of Canada during the early twentieth century.

Here you'll find information from a union about the role of unions in Canada's economy.

A report by the US Department of Labour on the advantages that unions give to the economy.

This video explores how federal and provincial governments collect money and spend it.

Where does the government keep its money?

Curious about your role in the Canadian economy? Complete this questionnaire, and your place will be revealed.

A great game where students set up their own coffee shops and must pay attention to costs, price points, and the tastiness of their product.