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The History of Social Security: Inquiry Based for Understanding Fiscal Responsibility

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Examine primary and secondary sources for information and interpretations.
  • Outline the reasons for establishing Social Security in 1935.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Interest, Markets and Prices, Opportunity Cost

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Subjects:
Business,Social Studies,Personal Finance

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