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Broad Social Goals
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Because of scarcity, tradeoffs have to be made among the six primary goals.
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Getting the most out of one’s resources for the least cost
Efficiency Getting the most out of one’s resources for the least cost
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Fair; equal access to goods and services
Equity Fair; equal access to goods and services
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Freedom being able to live and work where you want; owning and controlling your own resources
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Increasing the amount of goods and services produced in an economy
Growth Increasing the amount of goods and services produced in an economy
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Knowing you have a job and can support yourself and your family
Security Knowing you have a job and can support yourself and your family
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Level of prices remains about the same
Stability Level of prices remains about the same
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Remember… Throughout this unit, think economically… The regular definition of words like stability, security, and equity are different than their economic definitions.
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Stand Up & Be Counted According to your personal beliefs and values, rank the six broad social goals in order of importance (1 being the most important, 6 being the least important) Be ready to defend your top and bottom choice!!!!!!!!
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What is our “Utopian Society”?
Based on the chart, what two goals does our class value the most? Were your personal goals in line with the goals of our class?
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Today’s Exit Ticket Conflict vs. Complement
Which broad social goals match up with each economic system? Explain your answers. Market: Command:
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Conflict vs. Complement
Which broad social goals match up with each economic system? Explain your answers. Market: Efficiency, Freedom, Growth Command: Equity, Security, Stability Traditional: Security, Stability
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