University:
College
Course:
College Economics
Academic year:

2023
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426

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2
Author:

Ireland Murray

Suzanne’s Candy Craze CHAPTER 1, LESSON 1 DIRECTIONS Write notes for each people group below as your teacher explains what each candy represents. 1. Payday—Millionaire’s Club 2. Smarties—Debt-Free and Living Large 3. Dum Dums—Normal: Debt-Ridden and Disgusted 4. Jawbreakers—Struggle Bus: Broke and Busted 5. Milk Duds—Bankrupt: Decline by Debt Suzanne’s Candy Craze CHAPTER 1, LESSON 1 DIRECTIONS Write your answers to the following questions and be ready to discuss your answers with the class. 1. Did you know that 72% of Americans are burdened with debt? What makes this percentage surprising? 2. Even though America is the wealthiest nation in the world, why do you think so many Americans are struggling with money problems? 3. What kind of loan debt is not alleviated when you file for bankruptcy? 4. How do a person’s financial decisions impact his or her financial well-being over a lifetime? 5. What did you learn from this lesson?