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Economy

The economy of a community depends on the production,
distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Businesses are important to a community's economy because they provide jobs, products, and services.

What products and services do businesses in my community provide?

Essential Understandings
Communities provide many products and services.

General and Tacoma Knowledge
Businesses in and around Tacoma provide many goods and services to Tacoma's residents.

Student Outcomes
Understand that the community offers many products and services.

  • Use phone book and the newspaper to see the products and services offered in the community.
  • Classify local businesses as either providers of products or services.