GLYNN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
ECONOMICS
MR. DARREN LANDINGUIN
ROOM 206A
dlandinguin@glynn.k12.ga.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental economic concepts, the comparative economic systems,
the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and the decision making of individuals, firms and governments.
The students will be given an opportunity to analyze the study of choices. These choices are often financial, but they
may extend beyond the realm of “money”, to concerns about quality of life, happiness and success. Subsequently, the
bulk of the work in this class is designed to develop the students’ ability to understand the complexity of the economic,
political and social world around them.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course will be based on the criteria in the Georgia Performance Standards. Students will gain mastery of the
following areas of study:
1. Fundamental Economic Concepts
2. Microeconomic Concepts
3. Macroeconomic Concepts
4. International Economics
5. Personal Finance Economics
COURSE MATERIALS
1. 1-2 inch 3-ring binder
