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• Integrating Core Values into
• FB2400 (Economics I)
• Ryan Man
• Department of Economics and Finance

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Our Philosophy

• To incorporate values education into the course
  indirectly via
• In-class discussions
• Illustrative examples relevant to economics
  theories (in-class and on-line)
• Role-modeling

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1. In-class discussions

• Example
• Utility Maximization
• Besides goods and services, other attributes,
  such as family relations and benevolence,
  contribute to peoples happiness.
• http//fbstaff.cityu.edu.hk/efming/fisheye1.htm
  (in 2001)

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2. Relevant examples (in-class)

• Example
• Oligopolistic Behaviors
• Raises questions regarding honestly and fairness
  in some daily life cases in which the
  oligopolists cooperate to exploit their market
  power by forming cartel.

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2. Relevant examples (online)

• Values and Economics in the FB2400 website
• http//fbstaff.cityu.edu.hk/efming/values.htm
• Outcomes about 50 visits per day.

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3. Role-modeling

• Example
• Intentionally turned off his own mobile in front
  of the students to show respect.
• Definitely say No whenever students ask for
  tips for the examination to demonstrate fairness.