Economics Students Try Hand at Investing with $100K Simulated Portfolios
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Students in an economics class are given $100,000 to invest in a simulated stock market portfolio to teach them about investing and the markets.
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The simulation allows students to experience the stress and excitement of watching their investments change in real-time along with the actual stock market.
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Students cheer when their investments do well and groan when they decrease in value.
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Beyond the simulation, students learn practical financial skills like doing taxes, planning for retirement, and managing personal finances.
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The hands-on experience aims to prepare students to handle real-world financial situations as young adults.