AWARE: Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

Family and Consumer Sciences

Related Academic Standards

6.1.6.C 6.1.6.C

Define opportunity cost and describe the opportunity cost of personal choice.

6.1.7.C 6.1.7.C

Define opportunity cost and describe the opportunity cost of personal choice.

6.1.8.C 6.1.8.C

Compare choices to determine the best action.

6.1.12.C 6.1.12.C

Analyze the opportunity cost of decisions made by individuals, businesses, communities, and nations.

6.5.6.H 6.5.6.H

Explain the differences between interest rates for saving and borrowing.

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Description

AWARE was formed to build a greater understanding among consumers about how auto financing works. The group aims to ensure that potential buyers of new and used autos have the tools and resources they need to successfully navigate the auto financing process. AWARE focuses exclusively on the auto finance process, educating consumers in a web environment free of advertising or lead generation sales tactics.

Web-based Resource

Access this resource at: http://www.autofinancing101.org/

Content Provider

Automotive industry leaders formed Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics (AWARE), a collaborative industry effort, to provide consumers with information, tools, and other resources to better understand the auto financing system.

AWARE: Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics