Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 19: Economics and The Consumer

Chapter Objectives

  • Define a free-enterprise system and identify producers and consumers.
  • Describe the marketplace and explain why prices go up and down.
  • Explain three factors to consider when measuring the economy’s health.
  • Identify ways to make wise shopping decisions.
  • Identify common types of fraud and ways to protect yourself as a consumer.

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