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Introduction
This is a class on globalization that focuses on economic development and international trade. Like Adam Smith's masterpiece, our main task is "An Inquiry Into the Wealth of Nations". Our essential question for the semester is: Why are some nations rich and others poor? We will use the conventional economic models you learned in AP Economics as well as some less conventional models from the field of behavioral economics as tools in studying development and growth. This calendar contains information about homework, assignments that are due, and class resources. It also has information about what we'll be doing each day. Click here to see a showcase of some of the work that students have done in this class over the years. My email address is phopkins@sas.edu.sg.
THIS SHORT VIDEO IS A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE KINDS OF MACRO ISSUES WE WILL STUDY.
AND THIS ONE IS A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE KINDS OF MICRO ISSUES WE WILL STUDY.
UNIT 1: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Guided and Shared Inquiry)
UNIT 1: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (Guided and Shared Inquiry)
Unit Intro: In this unit we will learn about the causes and consequences of economic growth and development. At the end of the unit we will try to use what we have learned to analyze the economic experience of Singapore.
Essential Question: What are the determinants of economic development and how can government policies influence growth?
August 6/7: Sources of Economic Growth
August 11/12: Barriers to Economic Growth
August 13/14: Consequences of Economic Growth
August 17/18: Singapore's Economic History
August 19/20: Summative Discussion #1
August 21/24: Growth and Development Models
August 25/26: Convergence
August 31/September 1: Work Day to prepare for Summative Discussion #2 and Paper #1
September 2/3: Work Day (Paper #1)
September 4/7: Summative Discussion #2
UNIT 2: INTERNATIONAL TRADE (GUIDED AND SHARED INQUIRY)
UNIT 2: INTERNATIONAL TRADE (GUIDED AND SHARED INQUIRY)
Unit Intro: In this unit we will learn about the relationship between international trade and economic growth and development. We will also explore the effects of trade policy on economic activity and development.
Essential Question: How do international trade and other factors beyond a nation's borders impact economic growth and development?
September 8/9: Comparative Advantage and the Benefits of Trade (Paper #1 Due)
September 10/11: International Trade and Trade Restrictions Part 1
September 15/16: International Trade and Trade Restrictions Part 2
September 17/18: International Trade and the Firm Part 1
September 21/22: International Trade and the Firm Part 2
September 23/24: International Trade and the Factors of Production
September 25/28: Consequences of International Trade Part 1
September 29/30: Consequences of International Trade Part 2
October 1/2: Summative Discussion #3
October 5/6: Work Day (Paper 2)
UNIT 3: SAS ECONOMICS CAPSTONE PROJECTS (OPEN INQUIRY)
UNIT 3: SAS ECONOMICS CAPSTONE PROJECTS (OPEN INQUIRY)
Unit Intro: In this unit you will do two capstone projects. The first project is a research paper in which you will analyze and propose a solution to an international development problem of your choice. In the second project you will work in groups to help a local social entrepreneur solve a business problem that he or she is currently facing.
Essential Question: How can we solve pressing development problems (global and local)?
PROJECT #1: RESEARCH PAPER
PROJECT #1: RESEARCH PAPER
October 7/8 (Paper 2 Due): Research papers (Research question due by the end of class.)
October 9/19: Research papers (Padlet created and working thesis written by end of class.)
October 20/21: Research papers (Working bibliography due by the end of class.)
October 22/23: Research papers (Start outline.) Click here to see one from a former student.
October 26/27: Research papers (Outline due by the end of class.)
October 28/30: (Start digital notecards. You must complete 20 cards, 5 for each of your paper's 4 subtheses.) Use this template for your notecards.
SUPA: Students taking ECN 203 (Syracuse Course) will begin today. Click here to see the schedule of assignments for the rest of the semester.
November 2/3: Research papers (Continue working on digital notecards.)
November 4/5: Research papers (Continue working on digital notecards.)
November 6/9: Research papers (Digital notecards due at the end of class.)
November 10/11: Research papers (Start working on first draft.)
November 12/17: Research papers Continue working on first draft. (First draft due at the end of class.)
November 18/19: Research papers. Peer Review and Work Day Work on revised draft. (Click here to open the document you will use to review your peers' papers.)
November 20/23: FINAL DRAFT DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT CLASS.
November 24/30 (Class before Thanksgiving): Work on slideshow and Loom for your presentation. LOOM DUE BY THE BEGINNING OF NEXT CLASS.
December 1/2: Oral defense in class.
EXTENSION PROJECT: POOR ECONOMICS DOCUMENTARY
EXTENSION PROJECT: POOR ECONOMICS DOCUMENTARY
This project is intended for those students interested in demonstrating further mastery of the course content. Documentaries are non-fiction films. In this documentary video (5-7 minutes) you will explore the ideas in one or more of the chapters of Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo. Your documentary should highlight a problem or issue discussed in the book by telling the story of one or more people. The documentary should include interviews that reflect multiple sides of the story, voiceover narration, music, and researched evidence about the issue or idea you are documenting. You MUST interview at least one person yourself as a part of your documentary. Watch some of the work from past students below.
Semester 2 (2019-2020)
August 27/28: Growth and Development Strategies
Semester 1 (2019-2020)
Semester 2 (2018-2019)
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