Class+Discussion+Page

March 4, 2009. Hello, This is the class discussion page where I (and soon you also) will add updates from the class. At our first class meeting we went over the syllabus, took an economics literacy test and I handed out the readings. Unfortunately, time ran out before we could finish reviewing the answers (which all happened to be choice C except for the last question) but we got through most of them.

At our next class we will review the reading from Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society. It is unlikely that we will get a chance to read both handouts from the Boyes, Melvin book this week so just read the Economics and the World Around You for Thursday night's homework. Please read the Markets and Market Process for weekend reading. See you Thursday!

March 5, 2009 Here are the instructions for the country assignments.

Discussion of positive economics vs. political economy, quick overview of mercantilism to orthodox to liberal economics video: Is Wal-Mart Good for America?

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__March 6, 2009

I will be absent, When you are in the Library complete this economics education [|Assignment] After you complete the assignment please update your Country Page and commit to learning 2 things, perhaps "how to insert a widget" "how to embed a video" or "how to insert a RSS feed" I'll find some youtube videos on how to do those things and post them or links for you. Have a Great Weekend!__ _