Subsidising Alternatives: Boosting Economies and Industries

Subsidising Alternatives: Boosting Economies and Industries

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand what alternative subsidies are and be able to provide examples of how subsidies can impact sectors such as transport, healthcare, food production, industry, imports and exports, housing, and employment.

What do you already know about subsidies and their impact on various sectors of the economy?

Slide 1: Introduction

Definition of subsidies and their importance in supporting various sectors of the economy.

Slide 2: Transport

Examples of alternative subsidies in the transport sector and their impact on accessibility and affordability.

Slide 3: Healthcare

How subsidies in healthcare can improve access to essential services and medications for vulnerable populations.

Slide 4: Food Production

The role of subsidies in supporting sustainable agriculture, ensuring food security, and promoting local farming.

Slide 5: Industry

How subsidies can stimulate industrial growth, innovation, and job creation.

Slide 6: Imports and Exports

Subsidies in international trade to enhance competitiveness and promote domestic industries.

Slide 7: Housing

The impact of housing subsidies on affordability and addressing housing challenges.

Slide 8: Employment

How job subsidies can incentivize hiring, reduce unemployment rates, and support workforce development.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.