USA National Standards for Concept "Prices"
National Standard Number: 6
When individuals, regions, and nations specialize in what they can produce at the lowest cost and then trade with others, both production and consumption increase.
Online lessons on US Standard 6 from the National Council on Economic Education Website.
National Standard Number: 7
Markets exist when buyers and sellers interact. This interaction determines market prices and thereby allocates scarce goods and services.
Online lessons on US Standard 7 from the National Council on Economic Education Website.
National Standard Number: 8
Prices send signals and provide incentives to buyers and sellers. When supply or demand changes, market prices adjust, affecting incentives.
Online lessons on US Standard 8 from the National Council on Economic Education Website.