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In the aftermath of 2007's crushing recession, young people everywhere are feeling the effects of economic forces. This informative and timely series answers their questions while encouraging them to invest wisely in their own economic futures. With topics ranging from credit, debt, fiat money, and the stock market to labor unions, command economies, and inflation, the Economy in Action series arms readers with the tips and tools they need for fiscal fitness. By examining the mechanisms that drive our family and global economies, students will be ready to take part in the Economy in Action Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.