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@EconAlabama

The core mission of the Alabama Council on Economic Education (ACEE) is to promote and improve economic & financial literacy education for students in Alabama.

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Glad to see @nytimes highlight our 2022 #SurveyoftheStates!! nytimes.com/2022/03/18/busin… #economics #personalfinance #Education

Bringing Personal Finance to the Classroom for Generation Z (Published 2022)

Twenty-three states require high schoolers to take the subject, and more could join them in an effort to boost the next generation’s financial literacy.

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In this webinar from @CouncilEconEd, take advantage of the new American Women Quarters to introduce students to diverse individuals who were pioneers in their fields. ow.ly/o0On50IbSNI
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Daily Dose of Econ Day 13: Identify the last tax you paid. #EconEdMonth investopedia.com/taxes-44277…
Taxes

Taxes

Taxes. You really can't avoid them. Browse Investopedia’s expert-written library to learn more about everything from tax terminology to laws and when taxes are applied.

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 12: What are the four factors of production? #EconEdMonth stlouisfed.org/education/eco…

Factors of Production

In economics, factors of production are the resources people use to produce goods and services; they are the building blocks of the economy. This audio assignment discusses the four factors of...

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 11: #EconEdMonth Who is the current US Secretary of the Treasury? investopedia.com/terms/t/tre…
Treasury Secretary: Meaning, What They do, History

Treasury Secretary: Meaning, What They do, History

Discover the duties, influence, and history of the U.S. Treasury Secretary, the president's key economic advisor and the head of the Department of the Treasury.

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 10 What's the opportunity cost of your last decision? #EconEdMonth econedlink.org/resources/opp…
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Daily Dose of Econ Day 9   What's the current GDP of the United States? #EconEdMonth    data.worldbank.org/indicator…
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Daily Dose of Econ Day 7: Who is the #1 private employer in the US? #EconEdMonth visualcapitalist.com/walmart…
Walmart Nation: Mapping America’s Biggest Employers

Walmart Nation: Mapping America’s Biggest Employers

On this map of biggest employers in each state, there's one regional trend that stands out the most – the broad blue expanse of Walmart country.

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 6: Name two different types of unemployment. #EconEdMonth investopedia.com/terms/u/une…
What Is Unemployment? Causes, Types, and Measurement

What Is Unemployment? Causes, Types, and Measurement

Unemployment is the term for when a person who is actively seeking a job is unable to find work.

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 5: How big of an impact does Halloween have on the US Economy? #EconEdMonth nrf.com/topics/holiday-and-s…
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Daily Dose of Econ Day4: Which country is the #1 trading partner of the US? #EconEdMonth census.gov/foreign-trade/sta… visualcapitalist.com/top-tra…

Mapped: The Top Trading Partner of Every U.S. State

At the national level, Canada and China are top U.S. trading partners. While this generally extends to the state level, there are some surprises too.

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Daily Dose of Econ Day 3: Name one function of money. #EconEdMonth econedlink.org/resources/mon…
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@EconAlabama Daily Dose of Econ Day 2: What does CPI measure? #EconEdMonth econedlink.org/resources/was…
Daily Dose of Econ Day 1: Where was your shirt made? econedlink.org/resources/com… . #EconEdMonth
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Stay tuned for a Daily Dose of Econ October 1 thru October 31. #EconEdMonth
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This. I feel all of this right here. “Teaching Introductory Economics” aier.org/article/teaching-in… HT @aier Can’t wait to celebrate #EconEdMonth every day in October! #K12EconEd #EconTwitter @UWGEconEd @NAEEnet @CouncilEconEd
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What does a crowd guessing the weight of a cow 🐄 & a cute animal beauty content 🐈 have to do with stock prices? Listen to @planetmoney's Summer School podcast to find out how the psychological forces of investors can influence the stock market. n.pr/3zJNnym

Planet Money Summer School 1: The Stock Market : Planet Money

The first class of Planet Money Summer School starts off with a field trip. With the help of a cow, two economists, and three cute animals, we learn what a stock is and how stocks are priced, and we...

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"April is Financial Literacy Month! Following along as we reveal an astonishing financial literacy statistic each week. Even more reasons why you should maintain a budget: bethebudget.com/why-is-budge…. "
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An economic lesson learned during the pandemic. Many thanks to a Barkley Bridge Elementary School student in Hartselle! @kjared87
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On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...a lesson about inflation 🕊️ 🕊️ #ChristmasPriceIndex @PNCNews
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