Honors Economics Assignments

Chapter 4 & 5 Test

Chapter 3 Test

Be prepared for the debate on Friday. Debaters need to have 5 articles and be ready to lead the class debate. Class members must have 4 articles (2 for and 2 against) and be ready to participate.

 

Debate Topic: Should Welfare Recipients be Drug Tested?

Read Chp 3 Sec 4 for quiz on 2/6/14.

Read Chp 3 Sec 1 for quiz on 1/21/14. BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!!!!!

Compare and contrast the characteristics of capitalism and socialism. Discuss the benefits and problems of each system, and evaluate which system provides the greater overall benefit to society.

 

Paragraph 1: Historical background from which capitalism and socialism developed. End the paragraph with a thesis statement that indicates which system you favor.

 

Paragraph 2 & 3: Describe characteristics of each system detailing strengths and problems of capitalism and socialism.

 

Paragraph 4: Write a conclusion where you discuss the overall consequences and benefits of your favored system.

Chp 1 & 2 Test on 1/15/14

Read Chp 1 Sec 3 for quiz on 1/8/13