Everyday Economics

Economics is the study of how individuals and organizations use their resources to gain targeted incentives.  This class will apply economic concepts to daily scenarios that provide students with a more detailed understanding of their immediate world including topics such as economic philosophies, business structures, fraud, the stock market, careers, real estate, taxes, federal/local budgets, current political debates, global trade, poverty, and the Crash of 2008.  If time permits applied economic concepts will also be explored such as the economics of happiness, death, sports, the music industry, etc.  The goal of this course is to give students the theoretical tools necessary to investigate the causes of our economic problems, ask the right questions, and be able to judge for themselves the implications of proposed solutions while analyzing current issues and events.

UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in a variety of disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)