3.3 Capitalism and Economic Freedom
Unit 1 Lesson 9: Capitalism and Economic Freedom
Main Idea
Under capitalism, the basic economic decisions are made through the free interation of individuals looking out for their own best interests.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Under capitalism, the basic economic decisions are made through the free interation of individuals looking out for their own best interests.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain the characteristics of a free enterprise system..
- Describe the role of the entrepreneur, the consumer, and government in a free enterprise economy.
Reading Assignment
Read pages 75 - 79 in Economics: Principles & Practices. Complete the Guided Reading Activity (print it) as you read. Turn it in after you have completed it.