Part of the Australian Homeschooling Series, this book is recommended for Years 8 to 10.
Contents
Section 1: An Introduction to Personal Finance
Economics (definition)
Income
Expenses
Basic Living Expenses
Rent or Mortgage
Further Costs
Food and General Household Expenses
Travel Costs
Utilities
Personal Costs
Entertainment
Medical
Savings
Credit Unions
Shares
Debt
Credit Cards
Buy Now, Pay Later
Hints On Managing Your Money
Section 2: An Introduction to Basic Economics
Types of Economy
Features of a Modern Economy
Organisation of Industry
Production
Historical Forms of Economic Organisation
Distribution of National Income
Trade Unions
Industrial Relations Commission
The Commonwealth Basic Wage
The Australian Banking System
History of Australian Banking Before the 20th Century
Development of Central Banking in Australia
Other Forms of Institutions
Other Financial Services
Shares
Superannuation
International Trade
International Payments
International Trade Policy
Australian Trade Policy
Post War Development
Free Trade Policy Compared with Protection Policy
Public Finance
Federal and State Expenditure
Taxation
Australian Public Debt
Answers