Entrepreneurship in the U.S. economy

Designed for use in business and economic courses, Entrepreneurship in the U.S. Economy, helps students develop the attitudes and skills of successful entrepreneurs while expanding their understanding of how our economy works. Students discover how basic economic reasoning can help in evaluating opportunities. Lessons, activities, and readings show how risk-taking is really reasoned decision-making based on a foundation of economic understanding. A collection of student readings is also available to supplement the program with additional reading and further reinforcement of the basic skills.Also Available:From Plan to Market: Teaching Ideas for Social Studies, Economics, and Business Classes - ISBN 1561834955Master Curriculum Guide: Economics and Entrepreneurship - ISBN 1561834238The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and financial literacy to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, savers, investors, workers, citizens, and participants in our global economy. Some of the areas in K-12 education we publish in include: - Establishing and building credit - Managing personal finances - Understanding economics on a local, national, and global level - Using economics in other subject areas: Social Studies, Geography, History, etc.