Synopses & Reviews
Consumer Education and Economics is a comprehensive consumer education program covering three broad areas: understanding our economy, managing family and personal finances, and making well-informed purchasing decisions. The up-to-date content includes credit, identity theft, new investment options, estate planning, using financial software, consumer ethics, and choosing child and adult care services.
Updated content is particularly time sensitive, with many recent developments being addressed: new consumer laws, changes in our health care system, and the rapid growth of Internet resources. Skill development in critical thinking, decision-making, and resources management is emphasized. Colorful charts and graphs summarize information in easy-to-grasp, visually interesting ways.
Synopsis
Consumer Education & Economics is a comprehensive consumer education program covering three broad areas: understanding our economy, managing family and personal finances, and making well-informed purchasing decisions.
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Table of Contents
UNIT ONE: PREPARING FOR CONSUMER CHOICES
Chapter 1: Consumer Powers and Protections
Chapter 2: Consumer Management Skills
Chapter 3: Responsible Choices
Chapter 4: Career Decisions
UNIT TWO: UNDERSTANDING ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
Chapter 5: The U.S. Economic System
Chapter 6: The Health of the Economy
Chapter 7: Global Economics
UNIT THREE: MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Chapter 8: Income and Taxes
Chapter 9: Financial Planning
Chapter 10: Banking
Chapter 11: Consumer Credit
UNIT FOUR: BUILDING FINANCIAL SECURITY
Chapter 12: Savings
Chapter 13: Investments
Chapter 14: Insurance
UNIT FIVE: BECOMING A SMART SHOPPER
Chapter 15: Persuasion in the Marketplace
Chapter 16: Shopping Skills
UNIT SIX: MAKING SPENDING DECISIONS
Chapter 17: Technology Products
Chapter 18: Clothing and Grooming
Chapter 19: Transportation
Chapter 20: Recreation
Chapter 21: Food and Nutrition
Chapter 22: Health Care
Chapter 23: Housing and Furnishings