We're excited to announce a refresh of Behavioral Economics activities! We've updated popular activities, retired select content, and added a new activity, making the entire unit more concise and impactful.

What's New?

• More engaging activities: Shortened content, visually clear layouts, and student-friendly directions
• Stronger student connections: Real-world examples and thought-provoking questions to spark discussion

Go to the Behavioral Economics Unit

Explore Some of the Updated Resources

• PLAY: Dollar Auction Game
• PROJECT: Cognitive Bias - You Be the Teacher NEW!
• MOVE: Roll with the Market

How Do These Updates Affect Me?

• Get the latest version: If you’ve previously saved copies of these activities, download the newest versions from the Behavioral Economics Unit page to use with students.
• Retired resources: Some older activities have been retired. Learn more about how and why we retire curriculum.

Earn NGPF Academy Credit with Behavioral Economics On-Demand Modules

• Dark Patterns Are Trying to Trick You
• The Power of Habit 
• The Power of the Nudge

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.