The students examine opportunities and responsibilities associated with borrowing. They experience an opportunity to borrow time for an extended activity and repay the borrowed time the next day. They analyze the borrowing decisions of Penny, Nicholas, and their classmates, determining who is a responsible borrower and who is not.
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- Services
- Wants
- Credit
- Goods
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