Economics

Course Description

The purpose of a course in Economics is to provide a thorough understanding of how day to day choice that must be made about the use of scarce resources impact individuals, societies, and the world at large. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of basic economic concepts, financial literacy and creating a sound budget, investing for the future, and macroeconomic indicators and policies.

Course Goals and Objectives

Students will...

• Develop a knowledge of the basic principles of economics.
• Interpret economic events in society as they occur.
• Understand the role of the citizen in today’s economy.
• Correctly construct and interpret graphs, charts, and tables.
• Develop an understanding of Entrepreneurship and the U.S. Stock Market.
• Interpret literature written on the subject of economics.