Why Trade

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CONTENT STATEMENT

People trade to obtain goods and services they want.

CONTENT ELABORATION

Individuals are incapable of producing every good or service they want, so they trade to obtain goods and services in their community.

Goods include homes, cars, furniture, food, clothing.

Services include medical care, restaurants, hotels, lawn mowing, babysitting.

EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING

Explain why people trade.

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