Using animation, puppets and clay figures, this film examines fundamental factors involved in the production of goods (labour, resources etc). Discusses the importance of intelligent allocation of resources and emphasises the significance of demand in determining what to produce. Suitable for primary school level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505465
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Childrens Films → Puppet films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics - Juvenile films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics - Study and teaching
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Production (Economic theory)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Supply and demand
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Economics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)