Summary: Today we will continue to explore the effects of poverty on individual economic behavior, specifically regarding South and Southeast Asia. We will be researching today's inquiry question in preparation for the discussion on it next class.
Inquiry Question: How does poverty shape individual economic choices in South and Southeast Asia?
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Formative Research: You will write a summative paper in lockdown at the end of this topic on a question related to this topic. The paper will be 3 paragraphs long. Today you will do research on two topics similar to the one you'll do as your summative. Next class you will write a formative paper on one of them.
Refer to this blank position paper. Choose one of the two questions linked here.
Use this format to complete a HAND WRITTEN position paper on a notecard in class today.
You must cite at least one source in addition to the ones in the DBQ docs. It must be a scholarly source (a study by a PhD in Economics).
I will use this rubric to grade the paper.
Required: Completed position paper/notecard.
Optional: Listen to the Ted Talk below. Consider this question as you listen. How does poverty shape individual economic choices?