Economics is a way of looking at the world and making rational decisions based on costs and benefits. Wondering how??
Over the summer, please read the book, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science, by Charles Wheelan.
As you read the book, take notes that will help you answer some important questions and understand economic concepts.
Your task is described below.
Choose any five concepts discussed and analyzed by Wheelan. (The concepts should be from different chapters in the book.)
Understanding the examples used in the book, try to relate these concepts to other situations that you might have experienced, or read about in the business/economic news.
Create a poster, collage or a scrapbook related to your 5 economic events.
Be ready to discuss your work in class.
As you read the book, make a list of all the Nobel Prize winners mentioned.
Be creative and have fun with the assignment. This assignment is due the first day of class.
Enjoy your summer!
AP Microeconomics Summer Assignment
Economics is a way of looking at the world and making rational decisions based on costs and benefits. Wondering how??
Over the summer, please read the book, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science, by Charles Wheelan.
As you read the book, take notes that will help you answer some important questions and understand economic concepts.
Your task is described below.
Choose any five concepts discussed and analyzed by Wheelan. (The concepts should be from different chapters in the book.)
Understanding the examples used in the book, try to relate these concepts to other situations that you might have experienced, or read about in the business/economic news.
Create a poster, collage or a scrapbook related to your 5 economic events.
Be ready to discuss your work in class.
As you read the book, make a list of all the Nobel Prize winners mentioned.
Be creative and have fun with the assignment. This assignment is