Course Description
This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related economic issues.
| CIA4U COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name | Time Allocation |
| 1 | Foundations/Fundamentals of Economics | 25 |
| 2 | Firms, Markets, and Economic Stakeholders | 34 |
| 3 | Macroeconomics | 26 |
| 4 | Global Interdependence and Inequalities | 15 |
| 5 | Culminating Assignments and Final Exam | 10 |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- Canadian and World Studies Economics Now © 2002
- Moodle Site
FAQ
What is CIA4U?
CIA4U is a Grade 12 Analyzing Current Economic Issues course at a university level.
What is the prerequisite course for CIA4U?
Any grade 11 or 12 university(U) or university/college(M) preparation course in social sciences and humanities English, or Canadian and world studies.
How long does it take to complete the CIA4U online course?
You can complete a grade 12 online high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 5 months.