Chapter 03
Research · Data · Context
The Economic Lens
Economic & Social Relevance
The Economic Lens explores the deeper systems behind the money stories we encounter every day. Through research, data analysis, and real-world examples, this chapter examines topics like inflation, cost of living, inequality, and economic opportunity. These long-form research reports connect personal finance to larger social issues, uncovering how economic forces shape individuals, families, businesses, and communities.
FEATURED: Editor’s Pick —
FILE NO. 001
STATUS:
Published
CATEGORY:
Money & Society
Editor’s Note
This report builds on themes first introduced in our Financial Literacy 101 course.
Issue #001
WHY DOES EVERYTHING FEEL SO EXPENSIVE?
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Published July 2026
An exploration of inflation, wages, and why teenagers feel financially stuck.
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research focus:
money × people × systems
CATEGORY 01
Money & Society
The forces shaping the way we earn, spend, and experience money.
Why does everything feel so expensive?
An exploration of inflation, wages, and why teenagers feel financially stuck.
See entry →CATEGORY 02
Opportunity & Inequality
Who gets a chance, who faces barriers, and how wealth shapes futures.
CATEGORY 03
Communities & Entrepreneurship
The economics of the places we live and the businesses that shape them.
Editor’s Notebook
✓ Financial literacy explored
✓ Local businesses documented
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