Economics and Personal Finance
by Virginia Department of Education
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Description
These podcasts help teachers with teaching students to function effectively as consumers, savers, investors, entrepreneurs, and active citizens. Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the United States’ economy is interconnected with the global economy. On a personal level, students learn that their own human capital (knowledge and skills) is their most valuable resource.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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1 |
Examine Fundamental Principles of Economics | -- | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Apply Economic Principles to Personal Finances | -- | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Analyze How Economic Conditions Affect Income and Goal Attainment | -- | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Correlate Career Choice to Education, Income, and Goal Attainment | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Identify Trends that Cause Changes in the Labor Market | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Describe the Purposes of Taxation and How Tax Resources Are Used | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Relate Taxes, Government Transfer Payments (Deductions), and Employee Benefits to Disposable Income | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Set Financial Goals | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Construct a Budget/Spending Plan | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Compare Financial Institutions in Terms of Personal Banking Needs | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Simulate Opening an Account (i.e., Checking, Savings, and Certificates of Deposit) and Managing an Account | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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12 |
Explain the Differences, Benefits, and Risks of ATM Cards, Debit Cards, and Credit Cards | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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13 |
Evaluate Insurance as a Risk Management Strategy | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14 |
Examine Types of Insurance to Understand Choices Available | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15 |
Explain the Concept of a Loan and Describe Types of Loans | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16 |
Examine a Variety of Loan Sources | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17 |
Evaluate Factors that Affect Creditworthiness and Explain Purpose and Components of Credit Reports and Laws Affecting Credit | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18 |
Evaulate Terms and Conditions of Consumer Loans, Including Length of Time to Pay Off Loans | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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19 |
Analyze Benefits and Cost of Consumer Credit and Compare Sources of Consumer Credit | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20 |
Evaluate Terms and Conditions of Credit Cards Including Annual Percentage Rates | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 |
Describe Benefits of Credit Counseling | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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22 |
Evaluate Advantages and Disadvantages of Purchasing, Leasing, and Renting | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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23 |
Negotiate Prices/Terms | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24 |
Ensure Consumer Protection, Maintain Consumer Vigilance, and Accept Consumer Responsibilities | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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25 |
Describe a Contract's Purpose and Identify Legal Responsibilities Incurred When Signing Contract and Examine Types of Contracts | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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26 |
Compare and Contrast Saving and Investing | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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27 |
Analyze Interest Rates | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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28 |
Evaluate Time-Value of Money as it Relates to Wealth Accumulation and Retirement Savings | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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29 |
Investigate and Compare Savings and Investment Options | -- | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 29 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
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