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Is College Still Worth the High Price? Weighing Costs and Benefits of Investing in Human Capital
College enrollment for recent high school graduates has dropped, and some people are challenging the notion that college is the best route for the majority of students. This article examines whether college is still a good investment.
"How Does Where You Live Influence How You Live?" A Lesson Plan on Redlining
Learn about the history of redlining and its impact on wealth and health inequalities using historical maps and other primary sources. This three-module lesson plan includes handouts, video links, and a podcast to examine the connection between homeownership and disparities in wealth and health.
The Productivity Puzzle (Page One Economics)
Are many products made in the United States anymore? As it turns out, yes. In fact, U.S. manufacturing output is near its highest level ever—and with fewer workers. How is that possible? Productivity growth. This issue of Page One Economics describes what affects productivity, why economists are concerned about its recent slowdown, and what can be done about it.
Common Cents: Investments
This article reviews the different investment options for youth, including savings accounts, certificates of deposit, saving bonds, 529 savings plans and stocks. An investment word match activity is included.
GDP and Pizza Online Course for Consumers
GDP and Pizza: Economics for Life is designed to help consumers grasp the challenging economic content-and to explain why these topics are important for citizens to understand.