Teacher: R Crawford

Lesson: APE 9.2 Keynesian Criticism of Classical Theory

Textbook: pp. 306 -309
The Consumption Multiplier

Material: Chapter 14 Powerpoint
Activity 25 Worksheet
Activity 26 Worksheet

Objectives: Students should understand basic Keynesian criticisms of classical macro theory and be able to derive and utilize the Keynesian Multiplier

Concepts: classical theory
Say's Law
fiscal policy
ratchet effect
Keynesian multiplier
marginal propensity to consume
marginal propensity to save

Activities:
  1. Open with animation of AD/AS showing ratchet
  2. Discuss Keynes' AD ratchet relating it to AVC
  3. Introduce Propensity to Consume and Save
  4. Have students use Sum of Geometric Series to derive KCM
  5. Paired work on Worksheets 25 and 26

Assessment Activity: Individual assessments on worksheet activities