Taxation and Government Spending

Students entering today's workplace need to have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of economics and finance. This new series of books teaches middle school students the basic principles of economics and how modern economies work. Be a Zillionaire treats its readers as if they were true participants in the economy. Whether it's opening a savings account, purchasing a stock, or deciding which of various products or services represents the best buy, Be a Zillionaire will show kids how to make the best economic choices, and how those choices affect the workings of the larger economy.

Why are we taxed, and what does the government do with the money it collects? Here teens will learn the rationale for taxation and how the government raises money for projects such as roads, bridges, prisons and national defense. Teens will also learn how government spending affects economic growth.

Compatible with the Middle School Basic Economic Principles Curriculum Students entering today's workplace need to have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of economics and finance. This series of books teaches middle school students the basic principles of economics and how modern economies work. Be a Zillionaire treats its readers as if they were true participants in the economy.