World Economy

Did you know that economics is the study of how the things people need and want are made and brought to them? It also studies how people and nations choose the things they buy from the many things they want.

Does money make the world go round? You decide....

When you choose whether to buy a hamburger or a toy with your allowance, that's economics! Everyone, including countries, must decide the best possible way to use their resources and money. On these pages, you'll learn how all this works. You'll learn about different kinds of economies and about how money works around the world. Learning about the economy is important since economies make countries wealthy or poor. And poor economies can lead to problems for the kids living in those countries.

To learn more follow these links...

Basic World Economy	Types of Economies	Money Around the World
Free Enterprise	Supply and Demand	Depression and Recession
Coins and Minting	Paper Money	Protecting Money
Making, Saving, and Spending Money	Banking and Checking Accounts	Federal Reserve and Taxes
Counterfeiting	The Stock Market and New York Stock Exchange

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