Producers and Consumers
Exploring the roles of producers (those who make or provide goods/services) and consumers (those who buy/use them) in a local economy.
Key Questions
- Explain the role of a producer and a consumer in a local market.
- Analyze how producers decide what goods or services to offer.
- Predict the impact on consumers if there are too few producers for a popular good.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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