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CENTRAL YORK HIGH SCHOOL == // Economics // == Course Syllabus ** Fall 2012 **


 * Teacher: **Brian Stormes** Phone Number: **846-6789 ext 2321
 * E-mail: **bstormes@cysd.k12.pa.us

** COURSE DESCRIPTION ** This is an introductory course to economics centering on basic economic theories, practices and concepts. Students will examine the events, factors, and processes that shape the global, national, and local economies. They will also assess the ways in which their economic decisions affect themselves and the world around them. ** COURSE OUTLINE ** Unit 1 – Introduction to Economics What is Economics? Economic Systems American Free Enterprise Unit 2 – How Markets Work Demand Supply Prices Market Structures Unit 3 – Business and Labor Business Organizations Unit 4 – Money Banking and Finance Financial Markets Unit 5 – Measuring Economic Performance Gross Domestic Product and Growth Economic Challenges Unit 6 – Government and the Economy Taxes and Government Spending

** TEXTBOOKS, RESOURCE MATERIALS ** Economics – Principles in Action Supplemental materials – supplied by instructor ** GRADING: ** Your overall grade will be based on the following criteria and a total points system: Please check grades online! If you have any questions about your online grade see me after class or during ACP ** Make-up Work ** It is **__your responsibility__** to view the wiki page the day you return from an absence about make-up work. If you have questions and don’t understand an assignment it is **__your responsibility__** to ask questions. You have the number of days to submit missed work equivalent to your absence. The maximum number of days you have to submit missed work is 5 school days. ** Rules and Expectations: **
 * Classwork
 * Projects
 * Participation
 * Quizzes and Tests
 * 1) All school rules apply!
 * 2) Be Responsible
 * 3) Be Respectful