1. Introduction to AP Economics Welcome to the best subject ever!

2. 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

3. Why learn economics? Why do you want to take this class? What do you hope to learn?

4. 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

5. Course Overview Syllabus Notebooks Workbooks Current Events Website: http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-healeaj/default.htm http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-healeaj/default.htm AP Testing: http://www.collegeboard.com/ http://www.collegeboard.com/

6. How is economics different? Why are bowling shoes ugly? 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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ONKxGko-JNI&feature=related

7. 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