The purpose of this course of study is to improve economic citizenship through the study of the business and economic environment. Topics cover a wide range and are divided into twelve major units with lesson plans for each: Unit I--Our Economic World, Unit II--Our Economic System, Unit III--Economic Risks and Insurance, Unit IV--Money Management, Unit V--Our American Tax System, Unit VI--Planning Your Future, Unit VII--Using Credit Wisely, Unit VIII--Banks and Banking Services, Unit IX--Labor and Labor Unions, Unit X--Transportation, Unit XI--Communication, and Unit XII--You and the Law. A bibliography is appended. (HD)