Trade-Offs

Kids at a local tennis club face a series of everyday decisions that reveal the meaning of opportunity cost. Whether choosing between a ball game and an amusement park, food or rid...

Malcolm is thrilled to win “Paper Carrier of the Month,” but his $15 gift certificate quickly leads to a tough decision. With several appealing options and only one chance to choos...

When a school discovers it doesn’t have enough bike‑rack spaces for all the students who ride to class, one group must figure out a fair way to assign the limited spots. As they de...

Two brothers discover that not every decision has to be all‑or‑nothing as they negotiate how to use a limited supply of lumber for both a treehouse and their go‑kart track. At the...

When a family‑run restaurant faces rising costs and long work hours, the owner’s son steps in with new ideas to boost productivity. By introducing changes like a salad bar, deliver...

When three friends team up to wash their fathers’ taxis, they discover that dividing the work into specialized tasks dramatically boosts their speed and earnings. But as their smal...

Bobby dreams of buying his first car, but his slow lawn‑mowing business forces him to confront a tough choice: keep saving or invest in a power mower to boost productivity. As he w...

Judy and Andrea weigh the costs and benefits of taking an eight‑week training course that could qualify them for higher‑paying summer jobs as junior playground supervisors. As they...

In this episode, the series explores why money exists and how it helps people make everyday choices. Through simple examples and real‑world scenarios, viewers learn how money solve...

Sharon and her friends attempt to raise money for a school trip by selling danishes door‑to‑door, discovering firsthand how price affects consumer demand. As they adjust their pric...

Kathy discovers the real costs behind making handmade serving trays and must decide whether selling them is worth her time. As prices, wages, and opportunity costs shift, she learn...

A sporting‑goods store’s overstocked bats and a pool’s overpriced drinks show how markets react when prices are too high or too low. Through shortages, surpluses, and price adjustm...

When a young musician becomes a sudden sensation, rising demand for his records sets off surprising ripple effects across the economy. From popcorn to raincoats, motorcycles to foo...

A neighborhood conflict erupts when Jerry’s rock band lands a steady gig and must practice at home, disrupting his sister’s plans and a neighbor’s weekly chamber‑music recital. As...

When a young girl is bitten by a stray dog, the town scrambles to determine whether the animal was vaccinated for rabies. As the search unfolds, the community confronts the broader...