Grade 8 · Ages 13–14

💰 Economics & Finance

Grade 8 Economics & Finance moves from basics to how whole economies work. Students distinguish micro from macro, follow GDP and the business cycle, understand inflation and unemployment, the role of government and banks, global trade, and smart personal finance.

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1 How economies work

✓ Microeconomics vs macroeconomics 7 min ✓ GDP, growth and the business cycle 7 min ✓ Inflation and unemployment 6 min

2 Markets and government

✓ Market failure and government's role 7 min ✓ Taxes and public spending 6 min

3 Money and the global economy

✓ Banking, money supply and central banks 7 min ✓ International trade and exchange rates 6 min

4 Personal finance

✓ Budgeting, debt and credit scores 7 min ✓ Saving, investing and compound growth 7 min
Tip for grown-ups: sit with your child, read each lesson aloud, and let them tap the answer. Every lesson is short on purpose — little and often works best at this age.