Stocks and bonds offer potential gains for investors, but they can also help fuel the economy. The October 2016 issue of Page One Economics: Focus on Finance explains how stocks and bonds can help companies grow, entrepreneurs start businesses, and governments fund public projects.

Note: This version of the Page One Focus on Finance is written at a lower reading level for use with middle school students, but it can also be an alternative for high school students struggling to comprehend the original Page One Focus on Finance content.

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