Standards

Enduring Understandings

• The US Government uses monetary and fiscal policy to influence the economy.

• Trade, global interdependence and specialization contribute to economic growth.

Essential Questions

• How does the US government use monetary and fiscal policy to influence the economy? 

• How do trade, global interdependence and specialization contribute to economic growth?

Standards and Benchmarks 

Standard E2:  Students understand how different economic systems employ different means to produce, distribute, and exchange goods and services.

Benchmark C:  Students understand that government actions and policies, including taxes, spending and regulations influence the operation of economies.                                                 

Standard E3:  Students understand the results of trade, exchange, and interdependence among individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies.

Benchmark A:  Students understand that the exchange of goods and services creates economic interdependence and change.

Benchmark B:  Students understand how a country's monetary system facilitates the exchange of resources.     

• Unit 1  
• Unit 2 
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Integrated Reading and Writing

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