Discussion Topic Economics affects nearly everything we do in
some way. Someone else has produced most
items we consume, or use, in our daily lives,
from food to clothes to music to gas for our
cars. Chances are, when we purchase these
daily items, we don't question the price with
the producer. But in the United States, the
interactions between the consumers and
producers determine quite a lot in terms of
business and economics.
Think about the items and services that you
and your family buy or consume. What
causes you to pay the prices that you do for
these goods and services What determines
the price that's on the price tag? What goes
into determining, or setting, that price?
Consider all the possible elements that could
influence the prices you pay?

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.