U-X-L Money: Making Sense of Economics & Personal Finance, 4 Volume Set (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781573029797)

U*X*L Money: Making Sense Of Economics And Personal Finance enriches middle school studentsâ understanding of key concepts in economics, investing, and personal finance, helping them develop financial literacy, improve analytical and problem-solving skills, and build a foundation for high school courses and beyond. Using abundant real-life examples to illustrate the relevancy of the topic, this set brings to life topics that are essential to studentsâ lives as consumers, workers, and citizens.

Divided into three thematic volumes, U*X*L Money: Making Sense Of Economics And Personal Finance covers the following topics: microeconomics and domestic trade; macroeconomics and international trade; and personal finance. Chapters provide easy-to-understand examples of the concepts being discussed, as well as definitions for key terms within the entry. Sidebars cover important people, concepts, and events related to understanding economics and finance. Charts and graphs illustrate concepts and provide opportunities for data analysis. Each chapter begins with critical-thinking questions to help students focus on the main points of emphasis. Chapters address such topics as economic systems, market failures, competition, fiscal policy, global trade, saving and managing your money, credit and debt, investing your money, among others. (1st edition)

Author: Julia Garbus
ISBN-10: 1573029793
ISBN-13: 9781573029797
Publisher: UXL
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2015
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 6.00lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.60w x 2.60d