People's Pie vs TradeL

People's Pie is a balancing act! You must fund important programs without setting tax rates too high or borrowing too much money. To succeed, you must keep your residents happy and avoid a burdensome national debt. Are you ready for a piece of People’s Pie? For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover, and glossary. Teachers: Visit the iCivics "teach" page to check out classroom resources for People's Pie! Learning Objectives: -Analyze how federal tax and spending policies affect the national budget and the national debt -Explain how corporate, income, and payroll taxes support the economy as a function of the government -Describe various types of projects and services provided through federal taxes -Explain how federal departments request funding for discretionary projects in their department Game Features: - Set taxes and retirement age over a three-year period - Weigh a variety of policies and funding needs across the federal government - Assess policy pitches to determine funding commitments - Review your proposed annual budget and make hard decisions to reach a balance or surplus - Manage public approval, as each decision you make will have an impact

TradeL is a geography trivia game with a twist – instead of flags or capitals, you guess countries based on what they export. Every round shows you a real breakdown of a country's exports. Apparel? Oil? Electronics? Use the clues to figure out which country you're looking at. The more you play, the more you start to see patterns in the global economy. DAILY CHALLENGES A new country every day. Play in under two minutes and compare your score with players around the world. 200+ COUNTRIES From major economies to tiny island nations, every country is in the mix. You'll discover places you've never heard of. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your all-time best score, build streaks, and watch yourself improve over time. LEARN WITHOUT TRYING TradeL is built around real trade data. Every round teaches you something about how the world economy works – without feeling like a lesson. Simple to pick up, surprisingly hard to master. How well do you really know the world?