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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: problems and conflicts arising from the outcome of these policies
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the four macroeconomic objectives and how policy instruments aim to achieve them.
  • Explain the main trade‑offs and conflicts that arise from fiscal, monetary, supply‑side and trade policies.
  • Analyse real‑world case studies to evaluate the effectiveness and unintended consequences of policy mixes.
  • Apply the IS‑LM‑BP framework to predict how policy changes affect employment, inflation and the balance of payments.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen for slides
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Handout summarizing policy tools and trade‑offs
  • Case‑study worksheets (2008 crisis, Eurozone crisis)
  • Graphing calculator or spreadsheet software for IS‑LM‑BP diagrams
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which macroeconomic goal do you think is most important for a country today?” Use responses to segue into today’s focus on how policy actions can create unintended conflicts. Students will learn to identify and evaluate these problems and will be able to articulate clear success criteria by the end of the lesson.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students list the four macroeconomic objectives on sticky notes; teacher displays them.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Review policy instruments and intended outcomes using slides and the summary table.
  3. Group analysis (15') – Teams examine one policy area (fiscal, monetary, supply‑side, trade) and identify its associated problems/conflicts.
  4. Case‑study comparison (10') – Groups discuss the 2008 crisis and Eurozone crisis, linking outcomes to trade‑offs.
  5. IS‑LM‑BP diagram activity (10') – Students sketch the impact of expansionary fiscal policy on the IS curve and BP curve, noting employment vs balance‑of‑payments effects.
  6. Whole‑class debrief (5') – Share findings, clarify misconceptions, and connect back to objectives.
Conclusion:
Summarise how each policy can simultaneously advance one objective while hindering another, reinforcing the importance of balanced policy mixes. For the exit ticket, pupils write one policy conflict they found most surprising. Homework: read the provided article on recent fiscal‑monetary coordination and prepare a brief critique.