2.1.3 Practice - Creating A Circular Flow Diagram (Practice)
2.1.3 Practice - Creating A Circular Flow Diagram (Practice)
Read this article about the history of Starbucks Corporation from HistoryLink.org:
"Starbucks: The Early Years" by Sheila Farr. As you read, find at least one example of
every major group in a typical circular flow diagram, including:
A business
A resource market
A household
A product market
Also find examples of a resource, good, service, or dollar amount that flowed between
each of the four groups you identified. More specifically, these examples should
include:
Once you have identified at least one example for each item in the list above, fill out
the blank circular flow diagram below.
Keep in mind that the reading may provide multiple examples for each item. You only
need to mention one or two examples, but make sure they are clear so your instructor
can easily find them in the article. Also keep in mind that since the "income" and
1. If you were a Starbucks customer, where would you fit in this circular flow
diagram? Where would you fit if you were a Starbucks employee? Explain which
2. Categorize the resource markets you listed in your circular flow diagram. Are they
banks, suppliers of raw resources, labor agencies, land, or something else? (2 points)
3. What were some examples of groups or resources that were hard to classify in
your circular flow diagram? For example, did any groups function as both a business
and a resource market? Give two examples and explain why they defied
classification. (2 points)
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