This book provides students with step-by-step introduction to the principles of economics and real-world applications, including how to balance a checkbook, calculate interest, develop a budget, buy a car, file taxes, and other concepts vital for economic literacy. Introduce students to the principles of economics with this dynamic, socially-relevant resource. Economics & You features an in-depth, real-world simulation activity designed to reinforce the economic and math concepts taught previously while introducing students to the consumer world. Students will learn how to balance a checkbook, calculate interest, develop a budget, buy a car, file taxes and much more. It is also correlated to state, national, and provincial standards. 64 pages