Business & Economics - Teens

When one thinks of money laundering, the first thing that might come to mind is its connection to organized crime, with gangs and drug cartels hiding away large amounts of illegally obtained cash. However, many other groups and individuals also partake in money laundering,...

For many, the gig economy is part of everyday life. It affects how our food and groceries are delivered, our transportation options, and where we stay when we travel. But while apps like Uber tend to receive the most attention, this shift in the...

Notebook Features: - 64 pages, about 8 inches x 11 inches- Ages 10-14, grades 5-8- Covers the Roaring 20's, economic crisis, and FDR's New Deal- Helps students record, store, and organize information for review/test prep- Correlated to state standardsHands-On Learning: The Great Depression Interactive...

Leadership is the differentiator between success and failure. Based on years of research on What makes a Great Leader, What the Owls told Alex guides readers on how to be a leader in their sphere of life. The book presents a simple yet comprehensive...

Real Estate 100 continues its real estate series for the next generation. This time around, the focus shifts to income property. Anthony Lee, real estate professional and seasoned investor partners with Lisa Puerto, Super Agent℠ to share savvy tips and real experiences on real...

Provides tips for financial success including facts about earning money, creating budget, savings and investments, banking, credit unions, credit cards, debt and financial technology along with a list of apps available for various financial processes and resources for additional information.Author: Kevin HayesISBN-10: 0780819667ISBN-13: 9780780819665Publisher:...

As the number of digital devices used in daily life grows, it comes as no surprise that the next step in technological evolution is to conveniently interconnect these devices. This is where the Internet of Things fits in. The Internet of Things refers to...

Taking care of children is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities in the world. Many people dedicate their lives to making sure youngsters are given proper care and attention. For someone who wants to join these ranks but doesn't think they can...

Freak (n): A markedly exceptional or extraordinary person who has withdrawn from normal behavior and activities to pursue one interest or obsession.FI Freak (n): A young person obsessed with making intelligent money decisions to allow themselves to reach early financial independence and live their...

Cut through the chaos and find the path that's right for you! Deciding what to do after high school is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. And that's a lot of pressure to deal with (especially when everyone else is telling you...

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDEBOOK DESIGNED TO BRING OUT THE BOSS IN GIRLS BY GIVING THEM THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO TRANSFORM THEIR PASSIONS INTO A THRIVING BUSINESSWhether you already have an idea for a business or you're mulling how to turn the things...

To many Americans, the term big pharma evokes thoughts of greedy organizations that put profits ahead of people's health. It's difficult to put a price tag on drugs that improve or save lives. It's even harder to stomach the thought of being unable to...

This authoritative and comprehensive resource provides readers with an extensive and compelling look at the world of stocks. Through an accessible narrative, readers learn how they can begin stock investing as teens and young adults. From why companies engage in equity financing to how...

"These are things we wish someone had told us early in life." With Lessons and Suggestions for Building Your Wealth, Nick and Mary Beth Claps offer advice that everyone can use, especially young people. The perfect financial primer for anyone ten and older, Lessons...

With the threat of climate change looming over the present, many consumers and companies have prioritized minimizing their environmental impact through making more sustainable choices. This volume examines the role that individual consumption plays in climate change, and how companies have attempted to become...

Fifteen-year-old Jennie Stockitt struggles to score well in her economics tests, but a series of dreams come to her rescue. Jennie's alter ego, Drennie, leads her on the journey from ancient barter, through old and new commercial practices, to modern-day blockchain, cryptocurrencies and 'future-proofing'....

This revised set of resources for Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level Business Studies syllabuses (0450, 0986, 7115) is thoroughly updated for first examinations from 2020. This coursebook contains exam-style case studies and stimulus material from businesses around the world - ranging from...

Financial literacy books for kids ages 11+ Make economics easy for middle school and high school students to understand (and enjoy!) with the activity-packed Mark Twain Economic Literacy Economics Workbook. Basic Economics Workbooks are a great way for students to learn and reinforce important...

Our cellphones, our clothes, our food: All are everyday things we consider essential, but we seldom think of what and who is involved in making them and getting them into our hands. In Follow Your Stuff, award-winning children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor...

Parents would love to see their children grow up with more financial knowledge than they did. Teenagers cannot wait to move out and be on their own. With the growing popularity of Instagram and other Social Medias, young adults think it is normal that...

Taking care of children is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities in the world. Many people dedicate their lives to making sure youngsters are given proper care and attention. For someone who wants to join these ranks but doesn't think they can...

This is the FIRST TEEN real estate book teaching young readers the basics of real estate concepts. "Real Estate 100: The Teen Home Buying Experience" is a short and insightful book addressing the most common misconceptions or brain implants about the real estate experience....

Collins Cambridge IGCSE (R) Accounting Workbook supports the Student Book by providing additional material for skills development and reinforcement of understanding. It is fully matched to the Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) syllabus and offers carefully-graded exercises to meet the needs of all learners. The...

FINALIST: Goody Business Book Awards - Entrepreneur: Young EntrepreneurIf you have a great start-up idea and know how to think like an entrepreneur, but are still at college or university, then this book will show you how to run your business without having to...

During the 2020 Democratic primary campaign, candidate Andrew Yang's policy of universal basic income was something many Americans had never heard of. Yang's background as a tech entrepreneur likely influenced his platform, as he projected that within the next decade 1 of every 3...

As of 2018, 85 percent of global energy consumption was made up by fossil fuels, including petroleum, coal, and natural gas. However, the burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, which has drawn negative attention as the effects of...

"These are things we wish someone had told us early in life." With Lessons and Suggestions for Building Your Wealth, Nick and Mary Beth Claps offer advice that everyone can use, especially young people. The perfect financial primer for anyone ten and older, Lessons...

Contrary to the claims made by neoliberal governments and mainstream academics, this book argues that the huge increase in trade in recent decades has not made the world a fairer place: instead, the age of globalization has become a time of mass migration caused...

The retail industry is changing rapidly, and it is technology that will change it irrevocably this coming century. Automation, sophisticated marketing and store design, anti-theft and loss prevention techniques, and many more topics make this book an ideal compendium of tech deployed in retail...

This authoritative and comprehensive resource provides readers with an extensive and compelling look at the world of stocks. Through an accessible narrative, readers learn how they can begin stock investing as teens and young adults. From why companies engage in equity financing to how...

Agriculture has existed for approximately 12,000 years and has played an important role in shaping human history. It enabled the development of the United States, and the family farm has become an indelible image of American resilience and self-sufficiency. However, with changes in technology,...

The United States boasts the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. Perhaps not coincidentally, mass incarceration has been a financial boon to the private prison industry. Privatization of prisons is seen by some as a solution to state governments' budget problems, but the...

The United States boasts the highest incarceration rate in the entire world. Perhaps not coincidentally, mass incarceration has been a financial boon to the private prison industry. Privatization of prisons is seen by some as a solution to state governments' budget problems, but the...

Teens make mistakes. Sometimes fatal ones. In today's world, parents and educators are often baffled about how to impart values and discuss the virtues of conscientiousness, rational thinking, and empathy into wired, stressed, and over-stimulated teens! Through an engaging and relatable story, "Taming CHAOS"...

This volume helps demonstrate the interconnectedness of international economies and cultures in the twenty-first century. Through discussions of economic, political, and cultural globalization, students will begin to understand the varied dimensions of global economies. This book presents twenty-first-century examples of globalization ranging from Apple's...

This volume helps demonstrate the interconnectedness of international economies and cultures in the twenty-first century. Through discussions of economic, political, and cultural globalization, students will begin to understand the varied dimensions of global economies. This book presents twenty-first-century examples of globalization ranging from Apple's...

Industry leaders have transformed their visions into businesses, products, and ideas that have changed the way people live. The world as we know it looks significantly different than it did just 15 years ago due to innovators such as Reed Hastings, Steve Jobs, Larry...

Many large companies and business owners have experienced failures. In an attempt to grow their companies and keep up with the demands of consumers, businesses like Sony, Ford, and Frito-Lay took risks that crash-landed instead of paying off. Learn about some of the biggest...

Real Estate 100 continues its real estate series for the next generation. This time around, the focus shifts to income property. Anthony Lee, real estate professional and seasoned investor partners with Lisa Puerto, Super Agent℠ to share savvy tips and real experiences on real...

Collins Cambridge IGCSE (R) Accounting Teacher's Guide supports the Student's Book and Workbook by providing full and comprehensive guidance on how to teach the course, with clear lesson notes and syllabus information. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 The...

Collins Cambridge IGCSE (R) Economics Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) syllabus, with in-depth content presented in a clear and easily accessible format. Written by experienced teachers, it offers a wide range of carefully developed features to help students...