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Cover Story

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Comprehension Quiz

Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

Money Talk

Economy

The way a country manages money and resources to produce, buy and sell goods (products) and work done for others (services).

Recession

A time when the economy is not growing. People and companies spend less money; they produce less; and fewer have jobs.

Stock Market

The place where stocks, which are part-ownerships of companies, are bought and sold. A stock is a share, or piece, of a company that is sold to the public. People buy a stock with the hope that they can make money by selling it later for a higher price. When many stock prices fall at once, it is often a sign of a weakening economy.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of workers who don't have jobs and are seeking employment. For example, if 5 out of every 100 workers need jobs, the unemployment rate is 5%.

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