Slime Tariffs: A Classroom Debate

This chapter presents an entertaining discussion among fifth and sixth graders at Smoky Brook Elementary about the concept of tariffs, sparked by a student selling slime. The debate revolves around the implications of a proposed $2 tariff on imported slime, exploring its effects on local production and consumer prices. Through humor and spirited exchanges, the students discover the complexities of economic policies and their unintended consequences, all within the context of their school ecosystem.