The Hudsucker Proxy: Using Media to Teach Economics
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This film chronicles the introduction of the hula hoop, a toy that set off one of the greatest fads in United States history. According to Wham-O, the manufacturer of the hoop, when the toy was first introduced in the late 1950s, over 25 million were sold in four months. This short scene illustrates the difference between a movement along a demand curve and a shift of the entire curve, a subtle point that many students struggle with.
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Grade: Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: History-Social Science, Professional Development, Economics
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- Teacher Materials
- Interactives
Tool for: Teachers