Lesson Plan

• Define deregulation and explain how it shifts the long‑run aggregate supply curve.
• Identify and describe the four main types of deregulation measures.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of deregulation on output, unemployment and inflation.
• Apply real‑world examples to assess likely macro‑economic impacts of deregulation.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout summarising deregulation types
• Case‑study worksheets (UK, US, Australia)
• LRAS diagram template sheets
• Quick‑quiz cards for the do‑now

Begin with a 30‑second video clip showing a crowded market before competition. Ask students what barriers might be limiting firms and link this to prior knowledge of supply‑side policies. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe deregulation, evaluate its effects and use real examples to support arguments.

1. Do‑now (5') – quick revision quiz on supply‑side measures; collect answers.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – definition, rationale and the four types of deregulation, using slides.
3. Group case‑study analysis (15') – each group works on one country example, fills the evaluation checklist, and prepares a short presentation.
4. Diagram activity (10') – students sketch the LRAS shift and label expected changes in output, unemployment and inflation.
5. Whole‑class discussion (10') – groups share findings; teacher highlights advantages, disadvantages and potential risks.
6. Exit ticket (5') – students write one key impact of deregulation and one mitigation strategy.

Recap the main points: how deregulation can boost potential output and lower unemployment, but may create consumer‑protection risks. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign homework to research a recent deregulation in their own country and write a brief evaluation.