ECONOMICS

Mary Fleissner
mfleissner@wactc.net
(724) 746-2890 ext. 154

Course Objective:

Understand the United State’s economic system and how it affects individuals as consumers, producers, and citizens.

Course Description:

Economics investigates consumer practices and responsibilities, and skills in planning for financial security are included in the content. Skills in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, goal setting, and using technology are integrated into the course.

Course Topics:

Introduction to economics
Business in the free enterprise system
Government and the economy
Financial institutions
Setting and meeting economics goals
International economics