Essential Questions for Consumer Education
Unit 1, Economics and The Global Economy, Topical:
How do economic systems contribute to the culture of consumers?
Why is the study of supply & demand so important in economics?
What role do both consumers and producers play in global business?
How can consumers arm themselves to protect against scams, frauds and identity
theft?
Unit 1 Essential:
What does it mean to be an educated consumer?
Unit 2, Career Search Process, Essential:
How do you make yourself a valuable candidate for a desired career?
Unit 3, Money and Banking, Essential:
Why is it important for consumers to open and maintain a checking account?
Why do employees need to fill out tax forms each year?
Unit 4, Investing and Saving Money, Essential:
How do I select the best investments to maximize the earning potential of my income?
What is the importance of protecting yourself from identity theft?
Unit 5, Credit, Topical:
What are credit options for consumers?
How do I use consumer credit wisely?
What is Credit and why should it be used responsibly?
Unit 5 Essential:
Is credit an asset or a hindrance to financial independence?
Unit 6, Consumer Purchasing, Topical:
What is the importance of conducting research and determining the affordability of
housing and transportation?
Unit 6 Essential:
What determines value?
Unit 7, Insurance, Topical:
Why is it important for homeowners and renters to obtain an insurance policy to
protect their property?
Why is it important for consumers to be aware of the Health & Life insurance options
available to them?
What is the purpose of insurance?
Unit 7 Essential:
What should I control or what should I leave to chance?