An Introduction to Modern Economics

Practice reading comprehension with this informational economics activity. Learners read a 2-page explanation of the beginnings of modern economics and how it plays a role in society. This reading discusses natural, human and capital resources, microeconomics and macroeconomics, and the 3 types of economies. Learners then use the information they read to answer the 9 questions in the packet, which are multiple-choice and true/false. Consider having students mark the text.