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Advanced Economics Students will use Scoodle, other links and handouts for class activities and assignments. The following chapters will be covered during the semester with additions made where applicable. The emphasis of the course is on Macroeconomics with an introduction to Microeconomic principles. Advanced Economics is a weighted course. Activities include class discussions, research, and written and oral presentations that utilize technology skills Title: Economics 7th edition (hard copy) Author: David C. Colander Online access: **please note that the online text is the 8th editionCareful reading of the text according to schedules provided in class is necessary for success in the course.
An Introduction: Chapter 1 - Economics and Economic Reasoning Chapter 2 - The Production Possibilities Model, Trade, and Globalization Chapter 3 - Economic Institutions Chapter 4 - Supply and Demand Chapter 5 – Using Supply and Demand Chapter 6 (7) – Describing Supply and Demand: Elasticities Introduction to Macroeconomics and Economic Growth Chapter 22(24) – Economic Growth,Business Cycles, Unemployment, and Inflation Chapter 23 (25) - Measuring the Aggregate Economy Chapter 24 (26) – Growth, Productivity,and the Wealth of Nations Money, Monetary Policy, and Stabilization Chapter 27 (30) - Money and the Banking System Chapter 28 (31)- Money Creation and Deposit Insurance Fiscal Policy Chapter 30 - Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Chapter 31 (34)– Politics, Deficits,and Debt Microeconomics Introduction Chapter 7 (8)- Taxation and Government Intervention - Tax unit Chapter 18 – Who Gets What? The Distribution of Income All student work is to be original. The State College Area School High School Student Handbook defines plagiarism as ‘using someone else’s words or ideas without citing the source of the information’. It is considered a Level II violation. Grading: Based on Total Points A variety of assessments are used when compiling student grades including: projects, debates, class participation, tests, quizzes, reports, simulations, and a final exam. AP information: While this course does not specifically teach to the AP exam, study groups during the school year are available for those interested in taking the exam. Example: PSU grants 3 credits for scoring a 3 on the exam. AP Exam dates: - Macroeconomics Thursday May 16 – morning - Microeconomics Friday May 17 - afternoon Please check: apcentral.collegeboard.com
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