Unit 1: Intro to Econ and Behavioral Economics
1.1 Economics, Scarcity, OC and TO, incentives
1.2 Circular Flow Model
1.3 Economic Systems
Quiz
Unit 2 Basics of Microeconomics
2.1 Law of Demand
2.2 Law of Supply
2.3 Market Equilibrium
Quiz
Unit 3 Entrepreneurship
3.1 Entrepreneurial Significance and Characteristics
3.2 Types of Businesses
3.3 Productivity
3.4 Market Structures and Competition
3.5 Business Protections and Regulations
Quiz
Unit 4 Macroeconomics
4.1 Economic Indicators
4.2 Business Cycle
4.3 Fiscal Policy and Government Budgets
4.4 Types of Taxes
4.5 Monetary Policy
Quiz
Unit 5 Globalization
5.1 What is it? and Causes
5.2 Winners and Losers
5.3 Free Trade and Interdependence
5.4 Protectionism
Quiz
Business Pitch Project due
Unit 6 Wealth
6.1 Net Worth
6.2 Ways to Accumulate Wealth
6.3 Wealth Gap: Obstacles and Challenges
6.4 Significance of Financial Literacy
Quiz
Unit 7 Career
7.1 Career Research and Considerations
7.2 Job Search and Considerations
7.3 Skills
7.4 Resume and Cover Letter
7.5 Interview
Quiz
Unit 8 Career Preparation/Higher Education
8.1 Admissions and ROI
8.2 Options after Highschool
8.3 Expenses of Post-Secondary Ed
8.4 Cutting Costs
8.5 Loan Payback Options
Quiz
Unit 9 Budgeting and Money Smarts
9.1 Budgeting 101
9.2 Being Smart Consumers
Unit 10 Pay Yourself First
10.1 Banking and Checking
10.2 Interest and Saving
10.3 Investing Basics and How to Start
10.4 Retirement Planning
10.5 Retirement Income Options
Quiz
Unit 11 Credit and Loans
11.1 Types of Credit and the Pros/Cons of Borrowing
11.2 Credit Cards
11.3 Establishing Credit
11.4 Options of Buying a Car
11.5 Home Ownership: pros and cons
11.6 Mortgages
11.7 Renting: pros and cons
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Unit 12 Protecting Your Assets
12.1 Insurance: How it Works
12.2 Types of Insurance
12.3 Auto Insurance
12.4 Protecting Yourself (Identity Theft, Scams, Fraud)
Quiz
Budget Project Due