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Free Markets: How Do They Work and Does the US Have One?

Liberty Nation GenZ  believes in educating young Americans about the U.S. and its Constitution. This high school lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student abilities. Objectives Students will be able to describe… Read More

The Economic Cost of COVID-19

What started as a promising year quickly turned sour thanks to Coronavirus. Small businesses are losing money, millions of Americans are out of work, and the medical system is strained in several areas nationwide. The biggest story surrounding the COVID-19… Read More

What is Interest?

Everybody is a borrower and a lender in today’s economy. Every time a person uses a credit card, they are borrowing money from a credit lender. In each transaction, interest is involved. But what is interest exactly, and how does… Read More

National Debt: Will It Continue to Grow?

You have probably heard by now that the national debt is the biggest it has ever been and that it’s only growing, as each year sees a new record high.  But what is the national debt? And why should we… Read More

The Spill: International Foot

Two Trade Deals – China and USMCA This week saw big news in terms of U.S. trade with other countries. An agreement was finally reached with China in phase one of trade negotiations, while the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is soon… Read More

Dollars and Cents: How Money is Made

Have you ever made money doing chores at home or by setting up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood? Have you earned pocket money, worked a summer job, or paid for items with cash? Most people use money almost every… Read More

What’s Up with the Minimum Wage?

Since July 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour. The House of Representatives voted to raise it to $15 by 2025, but the Senate probably won’t. But why is the minimum wage such an issue between Republicans and… Read More