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2. GovernmentGovernment –Laws are passed to fulfill needs or wants expressed by the public. –Public officials are elected in hopes of changing those things that the public desires. MedicalMedical –New discoveries or changes are made to increase life spans. –New discoveries or changes are made to help us live more comfortably and to improve our quality of life. T Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

3. TechnologyTechnology –Products are created that make work easier. –New ways are developed to access and share information. EconomicsEconomics –The amount of money available to purchase products and services changes. –The price of goods and services available for purchase changes. T Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

4. WorkforceWorkforce –Changes will create new jobs and do away with some jobs. –More women will enter careers previously held by men only. DemographicsDemographics –The older adult population is growing. –Cultural demographics are changing as the U.S. population becomes more ethnically diverse. T Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

5. LifestylesLifestyles –Technology will open many possibilities for leisure and for working at home. –Individuals and families have become more mobile—moving more often. OtherOther – – T Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.