Yes, the economic power game in the US has been ridiculous for some time. There is an article from 2003 that says 5th graders can learn accounting as well as collegians. When have you heard economists say that accounting should be mandatory in the schools?Speaking of economics, USA credit rating has just been down graded, and it's not the first company to downgrade the US. 30,000 employees of YELLOW trucking have been paid off. In both the US and the UK, numerous reports of people having their bank accounts closed and their money frozen
I have so many issues with the educational process in the US. Children are not being prepared for the world at all as the curriculum is too outdated and lacks focus. Economics is vital to the education and success of children, as they are our future.Yes, the economic power game in the US has been ridiculous for some time. There is an article from 2003 that says 5th graders can learn accounting as well as collegians. When have you heard economists say that accounting should be mandatory in the schools?
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Fifth-Graders Learn Accounting as Well as Collegians
Gifted and talented fifth graders are able to understand basic accounting nearly as well as college sophomores, says a case study from Ball State University.www.newswise.com
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Accounting: collegians vs 5th graders - UPI.com
A case study from Ball State University says gifted fifth graders are able to understand basic accounting nearly as well as college sophomores.www.upi.com