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Ponder and Predict In the old days, when a business failed, the owner could languish for years in debtor’s prison or be forced into indentured servitude until its debts were repaid. No longer! How do business owners avoid personal responsibility for the debts of their company, and what effect has that had on commerce? Write your prediction here, and in the next lesson, see if you’re correct. Assign • Blog, debate, discuss: In your opinion, what invention has had the most positive impact on the world? Which has had the most negative impact? SLIDE 11L The Street Business News (www.thestreet.com) Reuters (www.reuters.com/video/technology) • Each week compare and contrast tweets from students' selected financial journalists. Compare journalists' opinions about events and stories. PRODUCT PREVIEW • To prepare for the next lesson: read Chapter 12 of the student workbook. • Watch business or financial news at least 15 minutes per day: Bloomberg West (www.bloomberg.com/video/bloomberg-west)
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