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National
Standards in Economics
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INTERACTIVE
Economic Growth ~ http://www.econedlink.org/i201
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
STANDARDS
Name: Economic Growth
Standard: 15
- Students will understand that: Investment in factories, machinery, new technology, and in the health, education, and training of people stimulates economic growth and can raise future standards of living.
- Students will be able to use this knowledge to: Predict the consequences of investment decisions made by individuals, businesses, and governments.