Introduction to AP Economics
Welcome to the best subject ever!
Note-Cards
(Mr. Healea’ back up system)
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Name
Guardians’ Names
Guardians’ Phone Numbers
Guardians’ Emails
Your Hobbies
How You Learn Best
Things Your Teacher Should Know
Questions You Have
Why learn economics?
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Why do you want to take this class?
What do you hope to learn?
Topics of Study
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Microeconomics
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Thinking like an
economist
Supply and Demand
Production & Market
Models
Resource Markets
Market Failure &
Government
Intervention
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Macroeconomics
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Thinking like an
economist
Gross Domestic
Production
Aggregate Demand &
Aggregate Supply
Fiscal Policy
Monetary Policy
International Trade
Course Overview
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Syllabus
Notebooks
Workbooks
Current Events
Website: http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-healeaj/default.htm
AP Testing: http://www.collegeboard.com/
How is economics different?
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It is everywhere!
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The recession
College
Fast growing field
Underpins most other
disciplines
Politics
Healthcare reform &
major issues of debate
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
ONKxGko-JNI&feature=related
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Why are bowling
shoes ugly?
1st Day Homework
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Pay Karon Beers (the bookkeeper) $23
You and a guardian sign the syllabus
Chapter 1 SQ3R (Due next class)
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Get SQ3R template from class website
Get textbook
Read and complete the SQ3R