Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, & You

"Scarcity and Choice"

Introduction
In this chapter you have learned that economics is the study of how people use limited resources to meet unlimited wants or needs. Consumers, businesses, and governments all must make economic decisions based on scarcity. To make wise choices consumers must understand the type of economy they have and stay informed. They must weigh their needs and wants against the impact the production of those products and services might have on others and the environment.

Destination Title: The U.S. Department of the Interior

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Directions
Start at the USDOI Online Web site.

• In the search window, type ANWR. This stands for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
• Select the article titled, “Facts: Environmentally Responsible Energy Production in Alaska’s ANWR.”

1			How can you tell if you are placing an order on a secure Web site?
2			What is the recommended way to pay for online purchases? Why?
3			What sort of records about your purchase should you keep?
4			What is the purpose of this fact sheet?
5			Summarize the information about online shopping tips. Use this information to create an information flyer for consumers. Use colors and graphics to make your brochure visually appealing.