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Personal Finance in AP Economics

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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AP Economics has many challenging topics. In this webinar, we will discuss strategies to incorporate personal finance into the AP Economic curriculum, especially as opening motivation discussions and follow-up to lessons. Students’ interest and curiosity about personal finance will help draw them into the lesson, build understanding of Macroeconomic topics and learn important college ready, career ready and life ready lessons.
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