Common-Sense Business shows that this current economic model is both detrimental and unsustainable, and that we must transform the global economy along the lines of common sense toward the common good.

Overall, though, this is a nice supplemental tool for the government, social studies, or economics classroom.“Has the potential to transform how all companies are run…Nothing could be more valuable!”-Mark Drewell, CEO, Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI)įrom two of the world’s most successful business leaders comes Common-Sense Business-an accessible, actionable guide to better leadership, increased profits, and a more sustainable economic model predicated on prudence and socially conscious business.Ĭommon sense and prudence have long been among the guiding tenets of society, but in today’s economy they have been completely abandoned in the interest of blindly maximizing profits. It should be noted that some of the content does get lost with all of the bells and whistles, and teachers will need to determine which of the films will be useful for their particular group of students and learning objectives. Film topics are amusing and relatable: The film on supply and demand includes a sales competition between two students who are selling canes to dancers, and an animated film on economic inequality uses a magical land of lollipops and friendship to demonstrate the growing divide in wealth distribution. The films are a good supplement to just reading a textbook and completing worksheets. Important concepts like supply and demand, the role of government in the economy, and economic inequality are addressed with humor, music, and stories that students should find relevant and interesting. Overall, the films simplify complex content in a way that should be accessible to a variety of learners. This site can be a valuable resource for teachers to help students become informed about economic issues.

A common sense guide to the economy