Enroll in Economics with Financial Literacy with Dolphin STEM Academy
Course Overview
PLATO Course Florida Economics with Financial Literacy will introduce you to important
concepts in economics such as economic systems, market economies, and supply and
demand. You will learn about free market and business structures. You will study the
role of government in regulating the economy. You will examine global trade and
processes that change the distribution of Earth’s natural resources. You will learn about
consumer economics, and familiarize yourself with personal financial management and
the importance of saving and investing.
Course Goals
This course will help you meet these goals:
Describe how different economic systems answer the basic economic questions.
Explain the elements of the US labor market.
Analyze the role of government in regulating the economy.
Explain the reasons for international trade and how it impacts the US economy.
Describe the working of, and influencing factors within, global trade.
Analyze processes that change the distribution of Earth’s natural resources.
Identify various sources of consumer information and their effects on consumer decisions.
Describe the types and services of financial institutions and their role in personal financial
planning.
Evaluate services and related costs associated with personal banking.
Explain the basic principles of taxation and how taxes affect consumers.
Identify reasons for saving and investing and different savings and investment options.
Use a decision-making model to analyze a health-policy issue.