Revised and updated, this stimulating book explains the American economic system in a way that's easy to understand. From supply and demand, taxation, and the stock market to banking, credit, debt, savings, and personal finance, these engaging readings and activities teach students all they need to know about basic economics concepts and terms. Updated charts, terms, figures, and references show them how the concepts they learn in the classroom today affect their daily lives. Thought-provoking... Read full description

Revised and updated, this stimulating book explains the American economic system in a way that's easy to understand. From supply and demand, taxation, and the stock market to banking, credit, debt, savings, and personal finance, these engaging readings and activities teach students all they need to know about basic economics concepts and terms.

Updated charts, terms, figures, and references show them how the concepts they learn in the classroom today affect their daily lives. Thought-provoking activities—including short-answer questions, word games, and puzzles—follow each short reading selection to help students apply what they've learned to the world around them.

As students work through the readings and activities in UNDERSTANDING OUR ECONOMY, they will develop a clear understanding of the American economic system and how it affects them and their families every day. Each 168-page student book contains a final test, answers and a glossary. Short description