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    Economy

    Economic policy, taxation, and financial systems

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    15 Skills

    Skills in Economy

    15 skills
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    Read Economic News

    Core Skill
    Level 2

    Understand what economic reports actually mean for your life. Make better decisions about jobs and money.

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    Figure Out Tax Impact

    Core Skill
    Level 2

    Calculate how tax changes affect your family's budget. Understand any policy that costs or saves you money.

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    Spot Economic BS

    Core Skill
    Level 3

    Recognize when politicians or media misuse economic statistics. Protect yourself from misleading financial information anywhere.

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    Track Government Spending

    Level 2

    See where tax money actually goes and whether programs work. Apply this accountability thinking to any organization.

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    Understand Inflation

    Level 2

    Know why prices go up and down and how it affects your purchasing power. Helps with personal budgeting and financial planning.

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    Read Jobs Reports

    Level 2

    Understand employment data and what it means for job opportunities. Useful for career planning and understanding economic trends.

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    Understand Federal Reserve

    Level 3

    Know how central banking affects interest rates and your finances. Financial literacy for personal money management.

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    Track Economic Indicators

    Level 3

    Follow GDP, unemployment, and other key economic measures. Data analysis for understanding economic health.

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    Understand Government Debt

    Level 3

    Know how national and local debt affects your future. Financial responsibility thinking for personal and public finances.

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    Research Economic Impact

    Level 3

    Study how policies affect different communities economically. Impact analysis for understanding policy consequences.

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    Understand Economic Cycles

    Level 3

    Know how recessions and recoveries work. Economic planning for personal financial security.

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    Track Minimum Wage Debates

    Level 2

    Follow discussions about wage policy and worker rights. Labor economics for understanding workplace issues.

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    Understand Healthcare Economics

    Level 3

    Know how healthcare costs affect budgets and policy. Cost analysis for major life expenses.

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    Research Economic Inequality

    Level 3

    Study income and wealth gaps and their causes. Social analysis for understanding systemic issues.

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    Understand Global Economics

    Level 3

    Know how international trade and finance affect local economies. Global perspective for local decision-making.