Economic education has a great deal to offer students during their journey through school towards a career.

A sound K-12, economic education program can provide students with an understanding of economic concepts, topics and issues as well as the ability to use critical thinking skills such as problem solving and decision making.

Moreover, economic education allows students to see and understand the interrelationships among individuals, business, government and nations.  Investment in human capital improves productivity. Students learn that by staying in school and improving their skills and knowledge, they will be able to obtain a better job.

• Those with more education earn more, in general, over a lifetime than those with less.
• Employers will often locate businesses where there is a well-trained workforce.
• There are cause and effect relationships between economic development, an educated workforce, and standards of living.
• Entrepreneurship is a career option. Some people make, rather than take, a job.
• When citizens exercise their right to vote, they often make choices with economic implications for themselves and others. An understanding of how the overall economy works helps students predict the economic consequences of public policy proposals.
• Sound personal financial decisions have positive present and future consequences, both for the individual and for society. When income exceeds spending, there are savings and the possibility of investment for the future.
  

For information regarding teacher workshops, contact Dr. Glen Blankenship at the Georgia Council.