• Course topics include:
• Supply and demand, market trends, and how prices are determined
• Money and banking, including the role of the Federal Reserve and financial institutions
• Key economic theories, from classical thinkers like Adam Smith to modern approaches like Keynesian economics
• The fundamentals of capitalism, including wages, productivity, investment, and growth
• Real-world issues such as inflation, unemployment, and national debt
• Global market snapshots, including China, Europe, and the Middle East

Throughout the course, students engage in simulation activities that help connect economic ideas to real-life decisions. Diagnostic assessments generate individualized study plans, allowing students to focus on the topics they need most to recover credit successfully.

Keystone Credit Recovery courses give students a valuable second chance to succeed. Designed for those who didn’t pass a class the first time, these courses provide a streamlined, supportive path to earning back credits quickly and getting back on track for graduation. It is recommended that you consult your school counselor before signing up for this class, full year and semester options are available for most courses.