Economics

The purpose to the economics semester course is to explore the important concepts related to the study of economics.  Students will be exposed to fundamental themes of economics through reading, lecture, and analysis in combination with both individual and cooperative learning.  In addition to learning the introductory concepts of decision-making, and the laws of supply and demand, students will participate in a stock market project, and be exposed to financial markets, savings and investment strategies, and government spending.  The goals of this course are for students to develop critical thinking and writing skills, participate productively in class discussions and activities, understand strategies in savings and financial planning, be prepared for college-level economics courses, and prepare and present information to a group. Students are expected to read the daily newspaper, and keep informed about business and current events.

Textbook(s): Economics, Principles and Practices, Glencoe/McGraw Hill and An Introduction to Comparative Government, Curtis.  Additional readings will be provided throughout the semester from other textbooks, literature, magazines, newspapers, and journals. 

Prerequisites: Students should have completed at least one year of American History or its equivalent.

Instructor: Laurel Colborn