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On-Demand Webinar

Financial Fitness for Life, Chapter 2: The Economic Way of Thinking

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Tawni Ferrarini
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

– Identify six core principles for economic fundamentals.

– Apply these principles to teach sound personal finance and incorporate into other content.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Consumer Economics, Opportunity Cost, Scarcity

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In this economics webinar, learn six basic economic principles to teach personal finance and the process of reasoning.

Description

An overview of Chapter 2: The Economic Way of Thinking.

 

The process of reasoning called “the economic way of thinking” can easily be applied to everyday life choices. Through a six point primer — “The Handy Dandy Guide” — students can learn the basics of personal finance.

 

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