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Lesson 25 of 84 · Economics
Recycling Saves Money and Resources
Choosing one thing means giving up another. If you spend your allowance on a toy, you cannot also buy a book. This is called opportunity cost.
Key Facts
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Saving means keeping money for later.
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Producers make things; consumers buy them.
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Every choice means giving up something else.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is a consumer?