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Economics and Personal Finance: Supply vs. Demand/Wants vs. Needs

In this 4 week online class we will learn about earning power, saving money and the global economy
Ms. Linda, MBA - Financial Literacy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(270)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

The student will learn the content through various homework assignments, graphs, and online class discussions. We will explore the concepts of earning power, saving money for the future, monthly budgeting, scarcity, globalization, and affects of technology.  

Session #1 
*Define Macro vs. Micro Economics
*Discuss Wants vs. Needs
*Supply and Demand (Surplus and Shortage)
*50/30/20 Rule (Budgeting) - Spending, Saving, Donating
*Checking & Savings Accounts (Paying Bills On Time)

Session # 2
*What is globalization?
*How does technology affect consumer spending?
*What is a FICO or Credit Score? 
*Discuss Inflation and how it affects spending.
*Debt and Interest (Loans)

Session #3
*Earning Power 
*Career/Internship 
*Assets vs. Liabilities 
*Calculate Net Worth 
*Understand the Business Cycle

Session#4 
*Capitalism 
*Monopoly  
*Income Taxes & Sales Taxes 
*Government & Unemployment 
*Foreign Currency
*Natural Resources

Learning Goals

The students will learning about the local, domestic and global economy. They will also improve their understanding of money, foreign currency, budgeting, investing, and saving for the future.
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Joined April, 2020
4.8
270reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree from Cal state Dominguez
I have been teaching financial literacy and leadership to youth for about 15 years. 

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$60

for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 136 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class

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