Economics (2701) CA
This semester-long course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of basic economic principles, with an emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.
Topics in this course include:
- Scarcity
- Supply and demand
- The economic role of the federal government
- The benefits of the free enterprise system
- Different market structures
- Market regulations
- The macroeconomy
After completing the course, students should be able to answer a variety of economic questions and demonstrate a number of social studies skills.
Objectives
- Answer the question “What is the economy?”
- Understand how scarcity impacts decision-making
- Analyze economic data
- Apply economic data
- Demonstrate financial literacy
Additional Resources
Some assignments in this course require the use of resources that must be supplied by the user. A list of these outside resources is available below:
- Internet access
- Pens, pencils, and paper
- Printer
- Encyclopedia or other research resources
- Calculator
- Post board and art supplies
State: California
Grade Level: 12
Category: History & Social Sciences
Course Length: Year