This
one semester course covers the required
content for Economics. The course covers
the following information.
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Basic
principles concerning production,
consumption, and distribution of
goods and services in the United
States and a comparison with those
in other countries around the world.
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Students
examine the rights and
responsibilities of consumers and
businesses. Students analyze the
interaction of supply, demand, and
price and study the role of
financial institutions in a free
enterprise system.
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Types of
business ownership and market
structures are discussed, as are
basic concepts of consumer
economics.
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The
impact of a variety of factors
including geography, the federal
government, economic ideas, societal
values, and scientific discoveries
and technological innovations on the
national economy and economic policy
is an integral part of the course.
Students
also complete activities which will
increase their knowledge regarding
personal financial literacy. Topics
include budgeting, checking accounts,
savings and investments, and credit and
debit cards.