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Welcome to the 10-Minute Economics 101 ____ for teenagers!

I’m your host, Neil. Thank you for ____ in.

We have a ____ special guest with us, the renowned economist Beth Friedman.

Please give her a warm ____!

Hello, everyone. It’s truly an honor to be here with all of ____.

____ been exploring the basics of economics.

In this 35th episode, we’ll be talking about the world of ____.

So let’s get ____.

____ we begin, Neil, I have a question for you.

Have you ____ wondered what to do with your extra money?

____, Beth. I bet all our listeners have asked themselves the same question.

Indeed. It’s a ____ that often arises, especially among young people who are beginning to explore the world of finance.

As you go about your ____ lives, you find yourself engaged in financial activities such as purchasing goods and paying bus fares.

After that, ____ might have some extra money.

You’re right. Some people ____ save it in the bank, and others might prefer keeping it in their wallets for immediate use.

There are also a few who have ____ been venturing into stock trading.

Today, we’re going to provide you with an overview of stocks and stock markets, enabling you to gain insight ____ the economy.

____, let’s start with the concept of a stock.

A ____ is a partial share of ownership in a company.

When you buy a stock, you get a portion of the company’s ____.

To put it simply, owning one stock is like having a slice of the ____ pie.

Does that mean stockholders themselves can ____ participate in the management of the company?

Not exactly, Neil. Management is ____ carried out by professional managers.

However, companies hold stockholder meetings to seek the opinions of major stockholders when they ____ important decisions.

I see. Then how do companies use the ____ market?

The stock market is very important for companies because it can provide them with the money they ____ to grow and expand.

How does that ____?

Let’s imagine that a small group of people start a footwear ____ producing innovative sneakers.

The founders are confident that their products ____ be popular with consumers, but they do not have enough funds to grow the business.

So they decide to ____ the newly formed company on the stock market.

What ____ then?

When a company is listed on the stock ____, individuals or organizations that believe in the company’s bright future can buy shares and become partial owners of the company.

This ____ makes it easy for the footwear company to raise the funds it needs to grow its business.

As the business grows, the stock value rises, and the ____’ profits increase.

____ what factors affect the prices of stocks?

Just like other transactions, the prices of stocks are decided by the law of supply and ____.

In other words, the more successful a business is, the more people will see the potential ____ of the company and start buying its stocks.

As demand for the stocks increases, so does the stock ____.

In contrast, if a company performs disappointingly, ____ stock price will fall.

Understood. Are there ____ other factors affecting the price?

Yes, companies are ____ under the influence of market factors such as raw material prices, advances in production technology, and labor costs.

For example, in terms of raw material prices, if the price of rubber rises, a shoe company may have to pay ____ to import the rubber it needs from abroad to manufacture sneakers.

This, in turn, affects production costs and leads to ____ prices in the consumer market.

As consumers hesitate to purchase the company’s sneakers, the company may suffer from poor performance, ____ to a decline in the stock price.

There are so many things to ____!

____, investors may be concerned about a company’s leadership or reputation.

Nowadays, more and more people are starting to support companies that prioritize public values such as business ____, environmental friendliness, and social justice.

In purchasing such stocks, they not only pursue their ____ goals but also contribute to building a more sustainable economic system that benefits the entire society.

All these variables can cause daily changes in stock ____ in the stock market.

It seems to get more difficult as we learn ____ about stocks.

So ____ do we invest in the stock market?

You can buy stocks through an official place called a stock ____, or stock market, where you can easily buy or sell stocks in a company.

You might think investing in ____ is an easy way to make a profit.

But if you are investing, ____ must be prepared to lose money.

Since the market constantly fluctuates, there is a ____ of loss and debt.

____ in stocks is challenging!

I bet our listeners are curious ____ the best investment options though.

That depends on ____ circumstances.

Generally, it would be smart to invest in something that interests ____, such as a company behind some products you are into.

Always remember to do your research, stay informed about the companies ____ invest in, and be mindful of your risk tolerance.

Investing can be a powerful tool for building wealth, but it’s essential to approach it with knowledge and ____.

Wise words, ____.

All right. I ____ today’s episode was helpful for you!

I’ll be back with another exciting topic ____ time, so make sure to tune in to 10-Minute Economics 101 again!

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with any friends ____ might be interested in learning more about economics!