Gabriella Megyesi
Paul Heyne Fellow in Economic Education at Economic Thinking
Video from Gabriella Megyesi presentation
- Gabriella Megyesi is available for programs in America.
- Guest Talks for Students
- Teacher Training Seminars
- Lesson Plans
- Resume
- Photo Gallery
Ms. Megyesi is a popular presenter at Workshops for Public, Private and Homeschool audiences. She shares her experiences growing up under communism and engages students in active learning simulations of economic concepts, including The Trading Game, The Tragedy of the Commons, The Market Game in Oil, and other games and simulations.
Ms. Megyesi taught economics at the Britannica International School in Budapest, Hungary, and earlier taught economics (in English) at Alternaltív Kôzgazdásgi Gimnázium, a private school in Budapest. She is currently developing course materials on economics, entrepreneurship, savings, and investment, as well as speaking regularly for Economic Thinking and the Foundation for Teaching Economics.
Guest Talks (Homeschool, Public, Private School)
To schedule a Guest Talk, email Greg Rehmke grehmke@aol.com.
Ms. Megyesi tells students of the everyday difficulties under socialism in Hungary, and also the problems faced in the transition to a market economy. Economic principles are illustrated through active learning lessons that engage students and allow them to experience economic forces first-hand. Her experiences provide lively examples of the contrast between socialist promises and reality. In addition, her presentations offer students insights into the problems of the still-unfinished transition to a market economy in Hungary. With an emphasis on trade, international and environmental issues, her presentations are valuable for world history, international studies, economics and government classes. Visit our photo gallery of past presentations: Photo Gallery
Teacher Training Seminars
Gabriella Megyesi has presented her training sessions for the Foundation for Teaching Economics annual seminars for students and teachers in Budapest as well as in the United States. Ms. Megyesi has worked with the Foundation for Economic Education and The Fraser Institute to develop and present workshops to American students and teachers.
- Economic principles covered:
- Property Rights
- Supply and Demand
- Comparative Advantage
- and more!
Ms. Megyesi's first-hand experience under communism (her university class was the first to be taught market principles) provides lively examples of the stark contrast between the promise of socialism, and the reality. In addition, her presentations offer teachers insights into the problems of the transition to a market economy. With an emphasis on trade, international and environmental issues, her presentations are valuable for global studies, current events, economics and government.
Lesson Plans
- Download pdf files from The Fraser Institute:
- Economic Systems
- Supply & Demand: Market Game in Oil
- Trade & Voluntary Exchange
- Property Rights & the Tragedy of the Commons
Pictures shows classroom activities box of games and simulations prepared for Hungarian teachers.
Questions?
Gabriella Megyesi's presentations are suitable for for teachers with or without economics background. Her methods of experiential learning use fast-paced, hands-on, real-world games and simulations and make these classes ideal for students in the United States and Canada. For further information, please contact Gabriella Megyesi gabimegyesi@hotmail.com, or Greg Rehmke GRehmke@aol.com