Economics 2 Macroeconomics and the American Economy

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Description:

Economics 2 introduces high school students to the study of the broad flow of goods, services, money, and governmental influence and actions throughout the American economy. Part 1 examines modern-day economic systems. Part 2 focuses on the American economy from a national perspective, asking students to grapple with problems involving taxation, inflation, and unemployment. The role of the Federal Reserve and the influence of its chairperson is explored, as well as the economic impact of various social policies. Part 3 extends the students' spectrum into the international arena, calling for realistic decisions in the world of international trade, lending, protectionism, and sanctions.

Lessons are not designed to accompany a specific textbook. They supplement your economics curriculum for the macroeconomics portion of the course.

Activities:

Students read and write for a variety of purposes; evaluate conflicting sources and interpretations; draw inferences and synthesize conclusions from data; interpret graphs, charts, cartoons, and maps; recognize cause and effect relationships; form and defend opinions based upon the critical examination of data; recognize bias; summarize information; and organize ideas related to a topic.