Focus: Economic Systems (Focus) (Focus)

Students use a comparative approach to explore concepts and materials that are frequently neglected in other economics courses. An introductory essay provides background information to the 12 classroom- ready lessons. Students examine and answer: What is the economic basis for land ownership and resources? What are the advantages and disadvantages of central decision-making? What is the appropriate scope of, and limits to, competition? What is governmentÂ’s role in a market economy? How much security should government provide for low-income workers? How much inequality in distribution of wealth is acceptable? Table of Contents | IntroductionAlso Available:Focus: Globalization - ISBN 1561836354Focus: International Economics - ISBN 1561834963The 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.