Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Satisfaction Please! (Part I)
Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: President Obama's Allowance
In this lesson, students will identify different expenses in the US budget and will decide on the order of importance for different expenses.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Fad or Fortune
This lesson focuses on collectibles and how they retain, lose, or gain value. In each round of a trading simulation, middle schoolers will learn more about the value of their collectibles and discuss why items gain or lose value. They...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Credit Card Mystery
Credit Cards are a risky business these days, especially for learners and those holding multiple cards. Interest rates on credit card balances have always been high relative to other rates, for several reasons. Despite this, there is...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Stock Market Price History
Each of us seek to make wise investment decisions that will make our money grow. Unfortunately, we cannot predict the future, but the past can give us a window to understanding the risks and rewards of investing in the stock market. This...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Credit for Beginners
This lesson focuses on teaching students the basics about credit. It explains why credit is important, how to keep good credit and several of the terms that are associated with credit.