Cents Ability

The stock market and all market terminology is not easy information to convey to students without a business background. Yes stock might be ownership in a company and a stock market might be just like a regular market, but it’s hard to overcome some of the layers of complexity. I really tried to tackle making the stock market material as simple as possible this past Wednesday, but I think I did not do my best in tying some of the intricate concepts together. One such idea I did not make as clear as I could have in retrospect was the idea that a stock market is essentially like a market place where buyers and sellers exchange financial instruments. I tried to say that a stock market was similar to an ice cream market in which buyers and sellers traded ice cream, but it is hard to say whether I got my point across. In a way, however, I am thankful because now I really need to go back to this material for next semester and make sure I am spot on. Last week is our last class and I am a little upset. I really look forward to teaching every week. Maybe I should rethink being an accountant J.