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Dear Student,
This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024. You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.
https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=4152#section-0
Total Classes: 12
Duration: 55 minutes
How to get the most out of Economics as if People Matter with Phillip Campbell:
- First, read the course details below and purchase the textbook. if possible, get the 3rd edition, but the 7th will work too if you can't find the 3rd.
- Prepare a notebook just for this course for note taking and homework.
- Students begin their coursework by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Mr. Campbell's lecture for Class One.
- Next, students should click on "Reading Assignment".
- Once the reading is complete, click on "Essay Questions" and complete the work in your notebook or on your computer to turn into your parent.
- Answer Key to help your parents grade essays. Answer Key is available below and can be found near the grading & homework policy.
- If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
- Repeat until all 12 classes are complete.
- Note: Links to additional resources may be provided for some classes.
- Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: 1 full semester Economics
Instructor: Phillip Campbell
Course Description: This class is geared toward providing young people with a holistic approach toward economic principles based on six objectives: (1) introducing students to basic economic principles such as supply and demand, competition, etc.; (2) studying and the life and thought of eminent economists; (3) introducing principles of personal financial management (budgeting, frugality, etc.); (4) looking at economic problems through a Catholic perspective; (5) critically examining current economic problems
Course Outline:
Economics Class 1: Fundamental Questions
Economics Class 2: The Economy
Economics Class 3: Supply and Demand
Economics Class 4: Employment
Economics Class 5: Property
Economics Class 6: Taxation and U.S. Tax System
Economics Class 7: The Stock Market
Economics Class 8: Currency and Banking
Economic Class 9: The Federal Reserve
Economics Class 10: Keynesian Economics
Economics Class 11: Alternative Economic Systems
Economics Week 12: International Trade
Course Materials: The Worldly Philosophers by Robert Heilbroner (please use the 3rd edition linked at left; newer editions are far inferior to this one and do not line up exactly with the assignments). In addition to the text, you will also need to use the Answer Key provided below.
Homework: Consists of moderate reading (30-50 pages per week) and essay questions and four quizzes. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback.
Answer Key: An answer key booklet is included with this course.
- Teacher: Phillip Campbell