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Financial Literacy Fundamentals

$100.00
Course Duration
Learning Format

Financial Literacy Fundamentals has students explore their choices as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers. They also learn financial literacy skills emphasizing investments, markets, and taxation.

Students apply what they learn to real-world simulation problems.

Topics of study include:

  • Markets from historical and contemporary perspectives
  • Supply and demand
  • Budgeting
  • Understanding creditworthiness and credit reports
  • Saving options and debt reduction
  • Theories of value and of early economic philosophers such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo
  • History of money (what it is, how it evolves, and the role of banks, investment houses, and the Federal Reserve)
  • Keynesian economics
  • How capitalism functions, focusing on productivity, wages, investment, and growth
  • Issues of capitalism, such as unemployment, inflation, and the national debt
  • Profiles of individuals who make their mark in business and economics
  • Survey of markets in areas such as China, Europe, and the Middle East

Ready your student for life outside the classroom. When learners gain the skills to get to the next level, opportunities come calling. 

Details
  • Subject
    Social Studies, History & Social Sciences
  • Course Level
    High School
  • Course Type
    Regular

Teacher Support

Our optional teacher support solution gives students and parents access to state-certified teahers to help throughout the course. Support includes:

  • Access to teachers during scheduled office hours
  • Access to academic support team, Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm Eastern
  • Teacher feedback including grading assistance

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