Economics

Essential Learner Outcomes

SO.9.2.2.2.2 - Evaluate investing options using criteria such as risk, return, liquidity, and time horizon; evaluate and apply risk-management strategies in investing and insuring decisions.

SO.9.2.2.2.3 - Evaluate the benefits and costs of credit; describe the “three C's" of credit (character, capacity, and collateral) and explain how these attributes can affect one's ability to borrow, rent, get a job, and achieve other financial goals.

SO.9.2.4.5.3 - Explain that market demand is based on each buyer's willingness and ability to pay and the number of buyers in the market; analyze the effect of factors that can change demand.

SO.9.2.4.5.4- Explain that market supply is based on each seller's cost and the number of sellers in the market; analyze the effect of factors that can change supply.

SO.9.2.5.11.1- Explain how various government fiscal policies are likely to impact overall output, employment, and the price level.

SO.9.5.11.2 - Describe how various monetary policies of the Federal Reserve are implemented; explain how they are likely to impact overall output, employment, and the price level.