Typically counted as 1/4 high school credit for economics.
Bluestocking Economics
Economics looks at how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations find ways to reconcile unlimited wants with limited resources. And isn’t unlimited wants with limited resources the plight of every teen? At the most basic level, economics attempts to explain how and why we make purchasing choices. Scarcity, supply and demand, costs and benefits, and incentives are all issues teens can begin to understand.
Bluestocking Economics Bundle is a clearly written, award-winning source for teaching in a way teens can grasp. Beginning with Whatever Happened to Penny Candy, the author assumes the role of an economist writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew (Chris). Economic principles are explained in simple terms using relatable stories and examples, even a bit of Roman history. Of particular interest to teens will be how economics impacts their personal finances. They will be exposed to real-life examples of many economic terms like investment cycles, taxes, business cycles, recessions, inflation, and unemployment, some very timely topics.
The second book in the Bluestocking Economics Bundle, A Bluestocking Guide: Economics, will reinforce and enhance your teen’s understanding of the subject matter presented in Whatever Happened to Penny Candy. It includes additional articles that expand on the concepts, suggested activities, a list of recommended movies and documentaries that contain economic history, and a list of websites with good financial content. A Bluestocking Guide: Economics also includes some discussion questions and tests, which are optional but some families may find helpful. A study in high school economics is required in nearly half the US states. A basic understanding of economics should help your student build strong money habits and avoid mistakes leading to lifelong money struggles.
