Economics with Financial Literacy
Welcome to Class!
The primary emphasis will focus on the study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. Content will include currency, banking, monetary policy, the fundamental concepts relevant to the major economic systems, the global market and economy, major economic theories and economists, the role and influence of the government and fiscal policies, economic measurements, tools and methodology, financial and investment markets, and the business cycle.
Content Units:
1. Intro to Economics
2. Supply and Demand
3. Corporate World
4. Macroeconomics
5. Financial Literacy
6. Global Economics
General Materials and Supplies:
- Binder or folder
- Notebook
- Filler Paper
- Pens and Pencils
Activities to Expect:
Note taking, Individual and Group Work, Projects and Presentations, Article Reading, and Exams
* There will also be opportunities for students to use a personal device for the sole purpose of in-class research (you will be able to use your internet capable device to complete these assignments in class, if you do not have a device you will need to work with a partner that does).
The course syllabus can be found in the link below:
syllabus_2019-20_econ.docx