Suggested Age:

15-18

Prerequisites:

None

Process:

This is a one-year economics course that uses economic simulations and classroom lectures to teach micro and macro economics in a way that is both interesting and relevant. This class is interactive and specifically designed to engage the student through the use of classroom discussion and exercises. Students will study all of the basic concepts of economics including supply and demand, types of markets, competition and monopolies, stocks and bonds, government and the economy and money and banking. We will also integrate real life economics where students will learn how to invest in the stock market, fill out simple tax forms, and learn concepts like budgeting. As we study real life economics we will pay special attention to biblical integration and look at God’s perspective about money. To be successful in economics students will be expected to spend three hours outside of class reading the textbook and reviewing their notes.

Curriculum:

Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw, 3rd Edition

ISBN-13 9780324168624