Honors Economics [KHO3122] Semester, Prerequisite: Recommendation by a social studies teacher. Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12.
Honors Economics is a one-semester survey course that introduces students to the basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts they will encounter in introductory college economics courses and throughout life. Since Honors Economics is an introductory course it will cover mostly the same content as Economics but will be more academically rigorous in terms of the depth of graphical and mathematical analysis. Economics is the study of choice. This course will assist the student in critically analyzing his or her own choices, the choices of consumers, the choices of producers, and the choices of societies and governments at local, national and international levels. Each student should achieve a level of economic literacy sufficient to evaluate both current events and historical events in economic terms. Students will demonstrate and apply their understanding of economics by writing analysis papers and/or delivering oral presentations. Each analysis will be an application of economic principles and should demonstrate a comprehensive approach to economic problem solving by including mathematical and graphical analysis as well as intuitive verbal explanations. A strong mathematical background is beneficial for success in Honors Economics.
*Dual Credit for Honors Economics [KHO3226 (Alt 11,12)] – ECON 130, UH Mānoa Academy
Students must meet UHMA qualifications to be eligible to receive dual credit. Minimum SAT scores and GPA are required. Please contact the counselor or dualcredit@ksbe.edu for more information.