Activity: Property Rights and Rule of Law
Australia and Argentina: A Study in Contrast
- Australia and Argentina: A Study in Contrast - Handout (Word Document)
Class Activities
Teaching supplements for Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?
Unit 2 Supplemental Activities (added 01/06):
The background outline to Lesson 2, "Property Rights and the Rule of Law,"
explains the roles of both institutions in helping the poor help themselves.
The curriculum already includes the student activity, "You're the Economist,"
which shows how secure property rights provide incentives for economic growth.
We're pleased to make available 2 new lessons addressing the second institution
- the rule of law - and its importance in securing property rights and preparing
a foundation for ongoing prosperity.
"Property Rights and the Rule of Law" draws from the National Content Standards
in Civics in distinguishing the rule of law from other, less effective methods
of securing property rights. "Australia and Argentina" is a data interpretation
exercise, demonstrating the devastating economic impact of deteriorating
rule of law in Argentina. Both activities are linked below and may be downloaded
for classroom use.