Economics focuses on the American economic system; covers fundamental economic systems, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economic interdependence. This course stresses the ability to analyze and to make decisions concerning public and private financial issues. Lessons for the Semester What is Economics Economic Systems Your Role as Consumer Going Into Debt Wring Checks and Using Credit Cards Individual Research Project Presentaitons Saving and Investing Supply and Demand Business Organizations Competition and Monopolies American Labor Force Measuring the Economy Money and Banking The Federal Reserve Government Spends, Collects, and Owes Review for Exams EXAM WEEK |