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Regents Economics – Course Syllabus

This course is an introductory class designed to provide students with a foundation for economic and financial literacy.  It is a starting point for a lifetime of learning about broader forces that shape our economy and individual lives.


  1. Economic Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Economics

  • Economic Decision Making

  • Economic Systems

  • Scarcity, Trade-offs and Opportunity Costs


  1. Microeconomics

  • Supply and Demand

  • Markets, Equilibrium, and Prices

  • Market Structures

  • Market Failures

  • Economic Institutions and Organizations

  • Government and the Economy – Regulation


  1. Macroeconomics

  • Measuring the Economy

  • Government and the Economy – What role?

  • Fiscal Policy

  • Monetary Policy

  • Globalization- benefits and costs


  1. Personal Finance

  • Income: Career Research and College

  • Debt & Credit  Management

  • Fundamentals of  Financial Security: Budgeting, Cash flow Management, and Insurance


Grading Policy:

Tests and Projects - 30%

Student Unit Packets - 20%

Quizzes - 20%

Homework - 20%

Attendance and Participation - 10%


****Regents Economics  is a required credit for graduation. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!  SENIORITIS is not a medically recognized illness and will not excuse a student for missed work.