Economics is the science of making tough choices. Understanding the basics of economics is key to becoming an informed and effective citizen. However, it’s a challenge for middle-school and high-school teachers to make economics interesting (particularly if they haven’t studied it in great detail in college) for students. In this 2-day conference, secondary school educators teaching economics in Southwest Virginia will meet with their peers, explore some of the key topics in economic theory that are essential for students to know before college, and discuss resources and approaches with Radford University economists. Topics covered include:
Scarcity and opportunity cost
Decision-making at the margin
Adam Smith and the market economy
Economic growth and entrepreneurship
American economic history
The Great Recession
The government in economics
Globalization and trade
Ethics in the market system
Upon successfully completing both days of activities, participants will receive a certificate of completion. Contact Dr. Tom Duncan at tduncan13@radford.edu for more information or to indicate your interest. Space is limited to 20 participants, first-come-first-served.
Indicate your interest today!
Schedule
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 Scarcity and Opportunity Cost
10:15 –10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 Decision-making at the Margin
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 Adam Smith and Markets
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 – 4:00 Growth/Entrepreneurship
4:00 – 4:15 Break
4:15 – 5:30 American Economic History
5:30 – 8:00 Dinner/Social Event
Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 The Great Recession
10:15 –10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 The Role of Government
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:15 Globalization and Trade
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 – 4:00 Ethics in the Market System
4:00 – 4:30 Closing Remarks
Contact Hours
Participants will receive credit for a two day conference* of 10 contact hours, subject to approval by their respective chief executive officer or designee.
Location
Radford University is located in southwestern Virginia, near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, 40 miles from Roanoke, VA. The University has an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students; it is a co-educational, comprehensive, and state supported institution with an emphasis on teaching. The College of Business and Economics has a student body of approximately 1,460 undergraduates and 40 graduate students (MBA), and is housed in a new $45 million state-of-the-art facility: Kyle Hall (visit our website at www.radford.edu for more information).
Accommodation/Meals/Materials/Fees
One night’s lodging, mileage expenses up to $100, and conference meals will be provided. Selected materials for the conference will also be provided free of charge. There is no registration fee. Register today by returning the completed Course Registration Form to Dr. TomDuncan at tduncan13@radford.edu.
*Refer to the “Professional Conference” description provided on Page 9 of the 2017 Virginia Licensure Renewal Manual when discussing point value assignment with your chief executive officer or designee.