Standard 2: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.

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Number: SS.8.E.2
Title: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Economics

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SS.8.E.2.AP.1
Identify contributions of entrepreneurs, inventors, and other key individuals from various gender, social, and ethnic backgrounds in the development of the United States economy.
SS.8.E.2.AP.2
Identify the economic impact of government policies.
SS.8.E.2.AP.3
Identify the role of Africans and other minority groups in the economic development of the United States.

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