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=__SOCIAL 9 - US Economic Growth__=

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// How does one measure “quality of life”? Is happiness a measure of wealth? What does the Bible say about being rich? These and other significant questions will be raised during our study of US Economics Growth. Looking at geographical and historical factors that have contributed to economic growth in th eUS over the last 300 years, students will discover and face the many attributes of living in a market economy society. // ======

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// In addition to our inquiry, the class will work on the “Market Place Project”. The Market Place Project will challenge the students to develop a Business Plan and deliver a product in attempts to raise money for Grad. The Market Day will be held in early May. // ======

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= = For a brief window of time after the fall of communism, it really seemed that the world was at the ‘**end of history**‘. That phrase was coined by Francis Fukuyama, and also was the title of the book in which the American philosopher explained that the fall of the Berlin Wall signified the final victory of liberal democracy. The sole remaining ideology would go on to ‘conquer’ the rest of the world. = =
 * What is at the root of liberal democracy?
 * What part did economics of the West play in the changing economic and ideology realites of the world?
 * How does a Market Economy have so much influence over all of society?
 * What does our faith have to say about issues of money, spending and stewardship?