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Economics

Economics is not just about money—it is about the choices we make, the resources we allocate, and the future we envision. It’s the key to unlocking the power of a prosperous tomorrow.

In this course, you’ll explore human behavior, incentives, and the intricate web of influence that shapes our global economy. Along the way, you’ll gain the tools to decipher the complex world of markets, the economy, unemployment, inflation, growth, and more.

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Guided Discovery

ASU Prep Pedagogy

Guided discovery encourages you to build knowledge through answering questions and gathering information, while receiving support and feedback. This approach fosters self-discovery and ownership of learning.

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Image of a slide within the course that reads, "The year is 1950".
Image of a slide within the course that reads, "Who is part of the labor force?".
Image of a slide within the course that reads, "It's time to play.. The cost is right".
Image of a slide within the course that shows a math equation or formula.
Female student looking up at images of the inside of the course with a finger on her chin, as though she is thinking.
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In this course you’ll encounter interactive experiences and real-life data and statistics that will require you uncover information and explore economic problems using prior knowledge and context clues to both ask and answer questions. Meaningful feedback will guide you to understanding.

Economics Special Features

  • Custom short animated videos and GIFs
  • Real-world case studies and economic examples
  • Summary graphics for study aids
  • Interactive experiences to apply concepts such as exchange rate, supply, and demand, budget
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