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Here I will keep track of some of the FAQ’s about the course. This page will be periodically updated as we go. Your email address will not be published.
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Principles of Microeconomics » » Preparing for Lectures / Quizzes
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Preparing for Lectures / Quizzes. 1 Go to the TOPICS. Page of the website and find the section that will be covered in class according to the syllabus. 2 Complete all required readings for the day. Skimming through the material is not. Sufficient (although, undoubtedly, is better than not reading at all). You will have to put effort to thoroughly read everything. As you read, it is a good idea to write notes on the margins of your textbook, or notebook, highlighting important concepts and examples.
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Principles of Microeconomics » » About the Course
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Century economist, argued that economics is the study of mankind in the ordinary business of life. And, the ideas of John Stuart Mill, Maynard Keynes, Milton Friedman, and many other economists have had a profound influence on shaping the world that we live in today. This course is designed as a one-semester intensive. We will start our study by asking a simple question: What is economics and what makes it different from other social sciences? Is war good for the economy? To mention a few. C Develop your...
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Principles of Microeconomics » » Extra Credit
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There will be a number of extra credit opportunities, which will be announced during the semester. You will be required to write a short 1 and 1/2 page summary of an article, a short video, or a documentary. Extra credit is always due. A week from the day it is announced. Each paper will receive up to 10 points based on the following criteria:. 2 = at least 600 words. 1 = at least 4oo words. How well you summarized the article/video/documentary: 0-2 pts). 0 = the summary needs a complete overhaul.
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Principles of Microeconomics » » Feedback
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Student evaluations at the end of the semester are important, but the information they provide is only valuable for the next semester. In addition, students have very little incentive to give constructive feedback at the end of the course because their comments will not enhance their classroom experience and grade. This is why I have created an anonymous survey. The survey can be accessed at:. Http:/ www.surveymonkey.com/s/BFTJ86Y. You will be provided a password in the syllabus. Oxford, GA 30054.
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Principles of Microeconomics » » Discussion Forums
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There will be a number of discussion forums on variety of topics (e.g. Should we legalize drugs? Or What is the value of college education? The topics will be announced during the semester and will be posted on Blackboard. To get full credit in the course you will have to write one post per forum and reply to two posts of other students. Each post should be at least. 500 words and is worth up to 6 points. Each reply should be at least 100 words and is worth up to 2 points. 2 = at least 500 words. 3 = goo...
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Daniel L. Bennett, Ph.D. New Publication: Evaluating Alternative Measures of Institutional Protection of Private Property and Their Relative Ability to Predict Economic Development. My paper joint with Hugo Faria, James Gwartney and Daniel Morales, titled "Evaluating Alternative Measures of Institutional Protection of Private Property and Their Relative Ability to Predict Economic Development," is included in the summer 2016 issue of. The Journal of Private Enterprise. Here is a link to the paper. My art...
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