Download COURSE OUTLINE:

COURSE OUTLINE:
The following chart is a tentative schedule of the topics addressed as well as possible test weeks. Please
note that this schedule is subject to change if more or less time is needed for an activity.
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CHAPTER/CONTENT
Introduction, Books, Pretest
UNIT 1: Introduction to Economics
Chapter 1 – What is Economics?
Chapter 2 – Economic Systems
Chapter 3 - Free Enterprise
UNIT 2: Elements of Microeconomics
Chapter 3, Test #1
Chapter 4 – Demand
Chapter 5 – Supply
Chapter 6 – Prices
Chapter 6 Test #2
Chapter 7 – Market Structures
Chapter 7, Test #3
UNIT 3: Free Enterprise at Work
Chapter 8 – Business Organizations
Test or Project
UNIT 4: Money, Banking, and Finance
Chapter 10 – Money & Banking
Chapter 11 – Saving & Investing
Personal Finance
Chapter 11, Test #4
UNIT 5: Elements of Macroeconomics
Chapter 12- GDP & Economic Growth
Chapter 13 – Economic Challenges
Chapter 13, Test #5
UNIT 6: Government and the Economy
Chapter 14 – Taxes & Government Spending
Chapter 15 – Fiscal Policy
Chapter 16- The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy
Chapter 16, Test #6
UNIT 7: International Economics
Chapter 17 – International Trade
Chapter 17- Exchange Rates
Personal Finance
State End of Course Test
Review
Final Review
Review, FINAL EXAM