Explore the Forces That Shape Economies: How do individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions in a world of limited resources? In this course, you’ll explore how consumers and producers interact to form markets, why governments sometimes step in, and an introduction to how economists measure and interpret national economic activity. Through discussions, debates, problem-solving, and reflective writing, you’ll build a strong foundation in economic theory and apply it to real-world issues.
Why Take This Course? If you’ve ever wondered why prices rise, why governments regulate, or how your choices connect to the global economy, this course helps you make sense of it all. You’ll learn to think like an economist—analyzing tradeoffs, interpreting data, and weighing competing perspectives—to better understand your role as a consumer, worker, and voter in an interconnected world.
Note: This course is a reimagined, redesigned, retitled version of the courses that were called Macroeconomics and Microeconomics through the 2025-2026 school year. Students who have already taken Macroeconomics or Microeconomics should consider choosing a different course.
Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found in the Course Outline.
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