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National
Standards in Economics

Below are the National Standards in Economics that most closely relate to the following lesson.

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LESSON

Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Gross Domestic Product - October 27, 2006 ~ http://www.econedlink.org/e713

Grades: 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.