2007/2008

HONORS ECONOMICS
SCHEDULE

UNIT TITLE CHAPTER

UNIT ONE: Fundamentals of Economics

unit objectives

  Ten Principles of Economics 1

film

"Brewster's millions"
Thinking like an Economist 2
  Interdependence and the Gains from Trade 3

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UNIT TWO:  Supply and Demand

unit objectives

  The Market Forces of Supply and Demand 4

film

"cinderella man"
  Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand 15

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UNIT THREE:  Measures of Economic Performance

unit objectives

  Measuring a Nation's Income 5
  Measuring the Cost of Living 6
  Unemployment 10

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UNIT FOUR:  Economic Policy

unit objectives

  Money and Monetary Policy 11

film

"Dave"
  The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy 16
simulation *RUSE*  

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