McGraw-Hill Mathematics 2003  
Missouri
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Chapter 8: Missouri’s Economy

Step 1. Questions

People who live in Missouri are allowed to open their own businesses. This is because the United States has a free-enterprise system. Another important part of Missouri’s economy is its industries. Analyze how people in Missouri keep the economy strong by thinking of new products to sell and by working in these industries.

Research Missouri’s economy. Here are some questions to guide your research.
  • What is the relationship between producers and consumers in the free enterprise system?
  • How does the free enterprise system improve life in Missouri?
  • Which are the most important industries in Missouri?
  • How do other states and countries help Missouri’s economy?
  • How do people in Missouri keep the economy strong?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read an encyclopedia, or look at an atlas. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.



Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Missouri's Economy
Read about Missouri’s producers and consumers.
Take Notes:



Industry
Learn about the industries that keep Missouri’s economy strong.
Take Notes:



International Trade
Find out how Missouri benefits from importing and exporting goods to other countries.
Take Notes:



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