This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
This class is geared toward providing young people with a holistic approach toward economic principles based on six objectives: (1) introducing students to basic economic principles such as supply and demand, competition, etc.; (2) studying and the life and thought of eminent economists; (3) introducing principles of personal financial management (budgeting, frugality, etc.); (4) looking at economic problems through a Catholic perspective; (5) critically examining current economic problems
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Economics
Description
This class is geared toward providing young people with a holistic approach toward economic principles based on six objectives: (1) introducing students to basic economic principles such as supply and demand, competition, etc.; (2) studying and the life and thought of eminent economists; (3) introducing principles of personal financial management (budgeting, frugality, etc.); (4) looking at economic problems through a Catholic perspective; (5) critically examining current economic problems
Outline
Economics Class 1: Fundamental Questions
Economics Class 2: The Economy
Economics Class 3: Supply and Demand
Economics Class 4: Employment
Economics Class 5: Property
Economics Class 6: Taxation and U.S. Tax System
Economics Class 7: The Stock Market
Economics Class 8: Currency and Banking
Economic Class 9: The Federal Reserve
Economics Class 10: Keynesian Economics
Economics Class 11: Alternative Economic Systems
Economics Week 12: International Trade
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The Worldly Philosophers by Robert Heilbroner (please use the 3rd edition linked at left; newer editions are far inferior to this one and do not line up exactly with the assignments). In addition to the text, you will also need to use the Answer Key provided below.
Homework: Consists of moderate reading (30-50 pages per week) and essay questions and four quizzes. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback.
