Capitalism for kids
Subtitle: growing up to be your own boss
By: by Karl Hess ; revised, edited, and with an introduction by Jane A. Williams.
Contributors: Williams, Jane A., 1950-
Publisher: Bluestocking Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Placerville, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780942617351
Subjects: Capitalism -- United States -- Juvenile literature; Entrepreneurship -- United States -- Juvenile literature; Liberty -- Juvenile literature; Free enterprise -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: "Presents an explanation of capitalism, democratic socialism, socialism, communism, and totalitarianism. Includes a self-test so readers can determine if they have the personality and temperament to be entrepreneurs. Discusses entrepreneurship, investments, and the market economy. Suggests a variety of small business and volunteer ideas. Discusses educational options"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Money and you; title: What kind of person are you?; title: Capitalism and other isms; title: The wonderful world of work; title: Opportunity and the computer; title: The family that works together; title: Investing time and dollars; title: Are you a volunteer?; title: Education, experience, and enterprise; title: Laws, liability, and licenses; title: Words of wisdom.