Economics
High School Course
Satisfying society's diverse needs and wants is limited by time, money, energy and resources. Find out how economic systems manage these limitations by developing systems of exchange and balancing the use of scarce resources. Examine the local and global consequences of economic decisions, the role of technology in economics and the function of government in shaping economic policy.
This High School Course is also offered as part of the College Prep Online Diploma program.
Credits: 0.5 Unit
Course ID: SSV13
Course Area: Social Studies
Course Type: College Prep
Study Method: Online
Course Outline:
Module 1: The Economizing Problem, Part 1
- Unit 1: Introduction to Economics
- Lesson 1: The fundamental problem of economics
- Lesson 2: The purpose of economics
- Lesson 3: Economic systems
- Lesson 4: The American economy
Module 2: The Economizing Problem, Part 2
- Unit 1: Consumer Economics
- Lesson 1: Consumerism
- Lesson 2: Debt and credit
- Lesson 3: Consumer needs
- Lesson 4: Houses and cars
- Lesson 5: Investing and saving
Module 3: Global Interdependence
- Unit 1: International Trade
- Lesson 1: Benefits and restrictions on world trade
- Lesson 2: Economic convergence
- Lesson 3: Developing nations
- Lesson 4: Results of globalism
Items Provided by Students: none
