syllabus_-_honors_economics.docx | |
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visual_economics_drawings_-_instructions.docx | |
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economics_by_the_numbers_game_-_statistic_summary_sheets.docx | |
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economics_by_the_numbers_game_-_scorecard_-_blank_copy.xlsx | |
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economics_by_the_numbers_game_-_leaderboard.xlsx | |
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T 1/23 - 1.1: Scarcity
topic_1.1_-__scarcity_-_answer_key.docx | |
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W 1/24 - 1.2: Untold Wealth Rise of the Super Rich Video
topics_1.2_-__untold_wealth_-_the_rise_of_the_super_rich_-_answer_key.docx | |
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H 1/25 - 1.2: Untold Wealth: Rise of the Super Rich Video (Continued)
F 1/26 - 1.3: Scarcity and Opportunity Cost (Read the following three articles for your reading question):
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_(economics))
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_good
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(economics))
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_(economics))
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_good
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(economics))
topic_1.3_-__factors_of_production_and_opportunity_cost_-_answer_key.docx | |
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M 1/29 - 1.4: Production Possibilities Curve (Read the following two articles for your reading question):
1. https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-podcast-series/episode-1-opportunity-cost
2. https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-podcast-series/episode-2-factors-of-production
* also, watch the video below and complete the 1.0 Video Practice Activity found below the video (ungraded practice)
1. https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-podcast-series/episode-1-opportunity-cost
2. https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-podcast-series/episode-2-factors-of-production
* also, watch the video below and complete the 1.0 Video Practice Activity found below the video (ungraded practice)
topic_1.4_-__the_production_possibilities_curve_-_answer_key.docx | |
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1.0_-_scarcity_opportunity_cost_and_the_production_possibilities_curve_video_practice_activity.pdf | |
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T 1/30 - 1.5: The Law of Increasing Opportunity Cost
* watch the following video for your Reading Question, the note handout for today is below the video
* watch the following video for your Reading Question, the note handout for today is below the video
topic_1.5_-__the_law_of_increasing_opportunity_cost_-_answer_key.docx | |
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W 1/31 - 2.1: Comparative Advantage and Trade
* Unit 1 Quiz Today - complete following ungraded homework assignment and check your answers with the answer key
* Unit 1 Quiz Today - complete following ungraded homework assignment and check your answers with the answer key
unit_1_homework_-_scarcity_and_opportunity_cost.docx | |
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unit_1_homework_answer_key_-_scarcity_and_opportunity_cost.pdf | |
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* The note handout for today's topic is posted below:
topic_2.1_-__comparative_advantage_and_trade_-_answer_key.docx | |
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Th 2/1 - 2.1: Comparative Advantage and Trade (Continued)
* continuation of note handout from the previous day
F 2/2 - 2.1 Comparative Advantage and Trade (Continued)
* complete the following ungraded homework assignment for practice; we will spend today's class period going over every problem (I know it says Quiz, but it's the homework)
* also read the following essay (be sure to read both parts of the essay) about comparative advantage as a supplement to what we've been talking about in class, although there will be no reading questions since you should be working on the problems for homework
http://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2006/Robertscomparativeadvantage.html
* continuation of note handout from the previous day
F 2/2 - 2.1 Comparative Advantage and Trade (Continued)
* complete the following ungraded homework assignment for practice; we will spend today's class period going over every problem (I know it says Quiz, but it's the homework)
* also read the following essay (be sure to read both parts of the essay) about comparative advantage as a supplement to what we've been talking about in class, although there will be no reading questions since you should be working on the problems for homework
http://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2006/Robertscomparativeadvantage.html
unit_2_quiz_-_comparative_advantage_and_trade.docx | |
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M - 2/5 - 3.1: Methods of Analysis
* be prepared for Unit 2 Quiz today at the end of class
* the note handout for today is posted below:
* be prepared for Unit 2 Quiz today at the end of class
* the note handout for today is posted below:
3.1_-_methods_of_analysis_-_answer_key.docx | |
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T - 2/6 - 3.2 - Behavioral and Neuroeconomics
topic_3.2_-__behavioral_economics_-_answer_key.docx | |
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W - 2/7 - 3.3 - Game Theory
topic_3.3_-_game_theory_-_student_copy.docx | |
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M - 2/12 - 3.4 - Unit 3 Wrap Up
* complete the following practice homework and be ready for a Unit 3 Quiz
* complete the following practice homework and be ready for a Unit 3 Quiz
unit_3_homework_-_student_copy.pdf | |
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unit_3_homework_-_answer_key.pdf | |
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T - 2/13 - 4.1: The Circular Flow and Free Market Structures
* Notes on whiteboard
W - 2/14 - 4.2: The Market Mechanism
* Notes on handout
* Notes on whiteboard
W - 2/14 - 4.2: The Market Mechanism
* Notes on handout
topic_4.2_-_market_mechanism_-_answer_key.docx | |
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H- 2/15 - 5.1: Market Failures I: Public and Commons Goods
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Notes on Whiteboard
W - 2/21 - 5.1: Market Failures I: Public and Commons Goods (Continued)
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Read the attached Chapter on "Public Goods and Common Resources" and watch the attached video. A reading question will come from the chapter
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Read the attached Chapter on "Public Goods and Common Resources" and watch the attached video. A reading question will come from the chapter
public_goods_and_common_resources.pdf | |
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H - 2/22 - 5.2: Externalities
* Notes on Powerpoint
* Read the attached Chapter on "Externalities" for your reading question
* Notes on Powerpoint
* Read the attached Chapter on "Externalities" for your reading question
externalities.pdf | |
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F - 2/23 - 5.3: Asymmetric Information
* Notes on PowerPoint
* Read the attached chapter on "Asymmetric Information" for a Reading Question
* Be prepared for a Unit 4 and 5 Combined Quiz (mainly Unit 5)
* Notes on PowerPoint
* Read the attached chapter on "Asymmetric Information" for a Reading Question
* Be prepared for a Unit 4 and 5 Combined Quiz (mainly Unit 5)
asymmetric_information.pdf | |
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M - 2/26 - Theme 1 Exam
T - 2/27 - 2/22 - 6.1: Demand Curve Basics
* Read Pages 65-73 of the attached textbook chapter on Demand for a reading question
* the comprehensive PowerPoint for the next several topics of Unit 6 is also attached below
T - 2/27 - 2/22 - 6.1: Demand Curve Basics
* Read Pages 65-73 of the attached textbook chapter on Demand for a reading question
* the comprehensive PowerPoint for the next several topics of Unit 6 is also attached below
demand.pdf | |
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6.1_-_demand_curve_basics.pptx | |
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W - 2/28 - 6.2: The Downward Slope of the Demand Curve (Diminishing Marginal Utility)
* Continuation of same PowerPoint from previous topic
Th 3/1 - 6.2: The Downward Slope of the Demand Curve (Diminishing Marginal Utility)
* Continuation of same PowerPoint from previous topic
* Please complete the following ungraded practice homework assignment on Marginal and Total Utility and check with the attached answer key
* Continuation of same PowerPoint from previous topic
Th 3/1 - 6.2: The Downward Slope of the Demand Curve (Diminishing Marginal Utility)
* Continuation of same PowerPoint from previous topic
* Please complete the following ungraded practice homework assignment on Marginal and Total Utility and check with the attached answer key
marginal_and_total_utility_problems_-_student_copy.doc | |
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unit_6_-_marginal_and_total_utility_problems_-_answer_key.pdf | |
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F 3/2 - 6.3: Price Elasticity of Demand
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Please read the attached Chapter on Price Elasticity of Demand for a reading question
elasticity_of_demand.pdf | |
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M - 3/5 - 6.4: Factors that Affect Price Elasticity of Demand
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Complete the following ungraded practice homework assignment on calculating elasticity and check your answers with the attached answer key
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Complete the following ungraded practice homework assignment on calculating elasticity and check your answers with the attached answer key
elasticity_problems_-_student_copy.pdf | |
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unit_6_-_elasticity_problems_-_answer_key.pdf | |
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T - 3/6 - 6.4: Factors that Affect Price Elasticity of Demand (continued)
* finished PowerPoint on Demand (just continued from previous day)
* completed study guide on Unit 6: Demand (attached below)
* finished PowerPoint on Demand (just continued from previous day)
* completed study guide on Unit 6: Demand (attached below)
unit_6_-_demand_study_guide.doc | |
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W - 3/7 - 7.1: Supply Curve Basics
* Quiz on Unit 6: Demand today
* Powerpoint notes attached below (only print out this topic if you choose to do so bc you will eventually all receive handouts for the later topics on the PowerPoint)
* Quiz on Unit 6: Demand today
* Powerpoint notes attached below (only print out this topic if you choose to do so bc you will eventually all receive handouts for the later topics on the PowerPoint)
7.1_-_supply_curve_basics.pptx | |
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TH - 3/8 - 7.1: Supply Curve Basics (Continued)
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read the textbook excerpt on Supply attached below for a reading question:
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read the textbook excerpt on Supply attached below for a reading question:
supply_curve.pdf | |
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F - 3/9 - 7.2: The Upward Slope of the Supply Curve I: Physical Product
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 6 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
M - 3/12 - 7.3: The Upward Slope of the Supply Curve II: The Costs of Production
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 6 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
T - 3/13 - 7.4: The Upward Slope of the Supply Curve III: Revenue and Profit Maximization
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 7 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
W - 3/14 - 7.5: Short and Long-run Shutdown Decisions
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 7 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
* Watch the following videos to supplement classroom discussion:
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 6 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
M - 3/12 - 7.3: The Upward Slope of the Supply Curve II: The Costs of Production
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 6 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
T - 3/13 - 7.4: The Upward Slope of the Supply Curve III: Revenue and Profit Maximization
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 7 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
W - 3/14 - 7.5: Short and Long-run Shutdown Decisions
* Continuation of same PowerPoint
* Read Chapter 7 of YOUR textbook to supplement lectures (no reading question)
* Watch the following videos to supplement classroom discussion:
H - 3/15 - 7.6: Economies of Scale
* Continuation of same Powerpoint
* Complete the Unit 7 Homework and check your answers on the attached answer key
* watch the following video on Economies of Scale
* also, study Unit Study Guide attached below
* Continuation of same Powerpoint
* Complete the Unit 7 Homework and check your answers on the attached answer key
* watch the following video on Economies of Scale
* also, study Unit Study Guide attached below
unit_7_homework_-_student_copy.docx | |
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unit_7_homework_-_answer_key.docx | |
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unit_7_-_supply_study_guide.docx | |
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F - 3/16 - 8.1: Prices
* Notes on Handout (attached below)
* UNIT 7 QUIZ ON SUPPLY TODAY!!!!
* Notes on Handout (attached below)
* UNIT 7 QUIZ ON SUPPLY TODAY!!!!
8.1_-_prices_-_student_copy.doc | |
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8.1_-_prices_-_answer_key.doc | |
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M - 3/19 - 8.2: Prices
* notes on handout attached below
* notes on handout attached below
8.2_-_prices_-_price_signals,_ceilings_and_floors_-_student_copy.doc | |
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8.2_prices_-_price_signals,_ceilings_and_floors_-_answer_key.doc | |
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T - 3/20 - 9.1: Monopoly I
* Read the excerpt from the textbook chapter posted below for a reading question
* also watch the video posted below on monopolies
* Read the excerpt from the textbook chapter posted below for a reading question
* also watch the video posted below on monopolies
monopoly.pdf | |
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W - 3/21 - 9.2: Monopoly II
* Watch the video posted below for a reading question
* Watch the video posted below for a reading question
H - 3/22 - 9.3: Monopolistic Competition
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Watch the video posted below (no reading question)
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Watch the video posted below (no reading question)
F - 3/23 - Units 8 and 9 Combined Quiz/Study for Test
* even if you are not here today, you must take the test tomorrow...no new information today
* even if you are not here today, you must take the test tomorrow...no new information today
H - 3/23 - Theme II Exam
* even if you were not here on Wednesday, you still must take the exam today as there was no new information yesterday
* even if you were not here on Wednesday, you still must take the exam today as there was no new information yesterday
M - 3/26 - 11:1 GDP
* Notes on Handout (Attached below)
* Notes on Handout (Attached below)
11.1_-_gdp_-_answer_key.doc | |
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T - 3/27 - 11.2: Other National Income Accounting Statistics
* Notes on Handout Posted Below
* Sample GDP Problem Posted Below (To Be Done in Class)
* Notes on Handout Posted Below
* Sample GDP Problem Posted Below (To Be Done in Class)
11.3_other_national_income_accounting_statistics_-_answer_key.doc | |
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11.3_homework_-_student_copy.doc | |
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W - 3/28 - 11.3: GDP and Changes in the Business Cycle
* Notes on Handout Posted Below
* Watch Video Posted Below for a Reading Question for Today
* Notes on Handout Posted Below
* Watch Video Posted Below for a Reading Question for Today
11.4_gdp_and_the_business_cycle_-_answer_key.doc | |
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T - 4/3 - 11.4: Applying GDP and Unit 11 Quiz
* Notes on Whiteboard followed by Unit 11 Quiz
W - 4/4 - 12.1: Unemployment
* Notes on Whiteboard (Posted below)
* Read the textbook excerpt scanned below for a reading question
* Notes on Whiteboard followed by Unit 11 Quiz
W - 4/4 - 12.1: Unemployment
* Notes on Whiteboard (Posted below)
* Read the textbook excerpt scanned below for a reading question
12.1_-_unemployment.pdf | |
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unemployment.pdf | |
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H - 4/5 - 12.2: Inflation
* notes on whiteboard (posted below)
* read the textbook excerpt about inflation scanned below for your reading question
* notes on whiteboard (posted below)
* read the textbook excerpt about inflation scanned below for your reading question
12.2_-_inflation.pdf | |
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inflation.pdf | |
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F - 4/6 - 12.3: Causes of Inflation
* notes on whiteboard (scanned below)
* notes on whiteboard (scanned below)
12.3_-_causes_of_inflation.pdf | |
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M - 4/9 - 12.4: Effects of Inflation
* Notes on PowerPoint (attached below)
* Notes on PowerPoint (attached below)
effects_of_inflation.ppt | |
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T - 4/10 - 12.5: Poverty and Income Inequality
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Read textbook excerpt about Poverty (Posted Below)
* Notes on Whiteboard
* Read textbook excerpt about Poverty (Posted Below)
income_inequality_and_poverty.pdf | |
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M - 4/16 - 13.1: Taxes
* Notes on Handout (Posted Below)
* Unit 12 Quiz Economic Problems
* Notes on Handout (Posted Below)
* Unit 12 Quiz Economic Problems
tax_handout.pdf | |
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T - 4/17 - 13.1: Taxes
* Notes on Handout (same as previous day)
* Complete homework and check answer keys posted below:
* Notes on Handout (same as previous day)
* Complete homework and check answer keys posted below:
unit_13_-_tax_problems_answer_key.pdf | |
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unit_13_homework_-_discussion_questions_-_answer_key.doc | |
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W - 4/18 - Law of Unintended Consequences Video I
H - 4/19 - Law of Unintended Consequences Video II
H - 4/19 - Law of Unintended Consequences Video II
F - 4/20 - 14.1: Congress and Fiscal Policy
* Notes on Whiteboard
T - 4/25 - 14.2: Demand and Supply Side Fiscal Policy
* Notes on Whiteboard
W - 4/26 - 14.3: National Debt
* Notes on Handout (Key Below)
* Notes on Whiteboard
T - 4/25 - 14.2: Demand and Supply Side Fiscal Policy
* Notes on Whiteboard
W - 4/26 - 14.3: National Debt
* Notes on Handout (Key Below)
14.3_-_the_national_debt_-_answer_key.doc | |
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H - 4/27 - 15.1: The Federal Reserve and Monetary System
* Notes on Handout
* Take Home Unit 14 Quiz
* Notes on Handout
* Take Home Unit 14 Quiz