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Economics & Culture

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15S086R-J9TT

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1.Explain “culture” in your own words.
2.Explain “demand” in your own words.
3.Explain “tariff” in your own words.
4.Explain “specialization” in your own words.
5.Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.
6.Explain “supply” in your own words.
7.Explain “cultural diffusion” in your own words.
8.Explain “import” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “culture” in your own words.shared practices, beliefs, arts, and ways of life
  2. Explain “demand” in your own words.the amount buyers are willing to purchase
  3. Explain “tariff” in your own words.a tax placed on imported goods
  4. Explain “specialization” in your own words.focusing on particular tasks or products
  5. Explain “comparative advantage” in your own words.the ability to produce at a lower opportunity cost
  6. Explain “supply” in your own words.the amount sellers are willing to offer
  7. Explain “cultural diffusion” in your own words.the spread of ideas and customs between groups
  8. Explain “import” in your own words.a good or service brought into a country

Worked example

Identify resources, choices, tradeoffs, and the cultural context of an exchange.

Common mistake

Ignoring the next-best choice given up.

Helpful hint

Name both the benefit chosen and the opportunity cost.