Download or read book Basic Economics, Grades 5 - 8 written by Karl Biedenweg, Ph.D. and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make money talk with Basic Economics for grades 5 and up! This 80-page book helps students develop economic awareness and an awareness of resources and trade. It includes 12 sections, each with worksheets and Internet activities. These sections introduce students to supply and demand, the government's effects on economic behavior, the economic cycle, and global trade. The book also includes an answer key, reproducibles, and review pages.