Introduction to AP Economics Welcome to the best subject ever!

Note-Cards (Mr. Healea’ back up system)     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?

 Why do you want to take this class?

 What do you hope to learn?

Topics of Study  Microeconomics   Thinking like an economist Supply and Demand    Production & Market Models Resource Markets Market Failure & Government Intervention  Macroeconomics   Thinking like an economist Gross Domestic Production     Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply Fiscal Policy Monetary Policy International Trade

Course Overview  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?

 It is everywhere!

 The recession      College Fast growing field Underpins most other disciplines Politics Healthcare reform & major issues of debate  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ONKxGko-JNI&feature=related  Why are bowling shoes ugly?

1 st Day Homework  Pay Karon Beers (the bookkeeper) $23  You and a guardian sign the syllabus  Chapter 1 SQ3R (Due next class)  Get SQ3R template from class website  Get textbook  Read and complete the SQ3R