Economics

In this engaging introductory course, students will understand the foundational principles of economics, including how local economies develop and the concepts of supply and demand. Students will explore ideal pricing and resource allocation, develop awareness of how different economies interact to form a global marketplace, and discover how economics forces individuals to make choices -- and then investigate how those choices govern our behaviors. Students will learn concepts related to personal finance, the stock market, and wealth management, ending the term with a firm grasp on local and global economies and on how economics governs our individual lives and the decisions governments make. Grades 9-12. Honors section available.

(1 credit)