"Additionally, since 2022, 12 states have implemented requirements for high schools to teach financial literacy, with some also incorporating the fundamentals of free-market capitalism. Nearly a dozen high school teachers told Business Insider that they've noticed their students are increasingly engaged in lessons on capitalism - and are skeptical toward the model. That's largely because they're more aware of economic conditions, such as the persistent wealth gap."
"In recent years, Americans of all ages' positive views about capitalism have declined, according to a range of surveys. The shift is particularly pronounced among younger generations and Democrats. Regardless of their views on it, said David Ring, a 12th-grade economics teacher in Texas, capitalism is the dominant economic system in the US, and to teach it effectively, it's helpful to start with the basics."
American confidence in capitalism has eroded, with positive views declining in recent years across age groups and especially among younger generations and Democrats. High school courses increasingly address financial literacy and elements of free-market capitalism, with 12 states adopting financial-literacy requirements since 2022. Teachers report students are more engaged and more skeptical of capitalism, often citing awareness of economic conditions such as a persistent wealth gap. Educators emphasize teaching foundational concepts, noting that no large-scale economy is purely free-market or purely communist. Classroom materials include quizzes and discussions aimed at grounding students in basic economic principles.
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