Economic Basics

Common Sense Economics Badge is earned by individuals successfully demonstrating understanding of key economics concepts including incentives, scarcity, marginalism, trade, profits and losses. 

Why Some Nations Prosper

Common Sense Economics Badge is earned by individuals successfully demonstrating understanding of key economics concepts including private property and incentives, trade, stable government, sound monetary policy, and taxes.

Economics of Government

Common Sense Economics Badge is earned by individuals successfully demonstrating key economics concepts including market and government failure, public debt, political vs. market allocation, transfers, and subsidies. 

Financial Fitness

Financial Fitness Badge for the Common Sense Economics Badge is earned by individuals successfully demonstrating understanding of key economics concepts including comparative advantage, debt-financing, compound interest, risk versus returns, stocks, and long-term investing.