Standards in Economics
Below are the National Standards in Economics that most closely relate to the following interactive tool.
Consumers ~ http://www.econedlink.org/i209
Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Name: Markets and Prices
- Students will understand that: Markets exist when buyers and sellers interact. This interaction determines market prices and thereby allocates scarce goods and services.
- Students will be able to use this knowledge to: Identify markets in which they have participated as a buyer and seller and describe how the interaction of all buyers and sellers influences prices. Also, predict how prices change when there is either a shortage or surplus of the product available.