The Economics of Valentine's Day

What is the most purchased Valentine Day gift in the USA?

• candy

• flowers

• gift cards or gift certificates

• jewelry

Inflation is defined as...

• a continuing increase in prices

• a decrease in the purchasing (buying) power of money

• both of the above

• neither

Too little of something

• depreciation

• excess

• shortage

the number of marriage proposals made on Valentine's Day each year

• 2 million

• 5 million

• 6 million

• 10 million

Answer explanation

Take a guess!

reserved, modest, shy

• coy

• demure

• mature

To use everything that is possible

• to be tapped out

• to be on the mend

• to be resourceful

Many people shower their ____ with gifts on Valentine's Day and not just their classmates, friends, family or significant others.

• pets

• grandparents

• teachers