Economic Systems and Global Trade
Advanced economic systems courses use data and case studies to examine the interplay between trade, economics, and society.
Description : This course explores economic systems and global trade through data‑driven projects and detailed case studies, enabling students to analyze how historical economic trends have influenced modern markets and international relations.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Economic Systems Section 1: Basic Economic Concepts - Lesson 1: What Is an Economy? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is an Economy? - Lesson 2: The Role of Needs and Wants - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Role of Needs and Wants Section 2: Scarcity and Choice - Lesson 1: Understanding Scarcity - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Scarcity - Lesson 2: Making Choices in a Limited World - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Making Choices in a Limited World Section 3: Factors of Production - Lesson 1: Land, Labor, and Capital - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Land, Labor, and Capital - Lesson 2: Entrepreneurship and Risk - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Entrepreneurship and Risk Section 4: Economic Decision-Making - Lesson 1: How Decisions Shape Economies - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 How Decisions Shape Economies - Lesson 2: The Impact of Personal Choices on Society - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 The Impact of Personal Choices on Society Section 5: Opportunity Cost - Lesson 1: Defining Opportunity Cost - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Defining Opportunity Cost - Lesson 2: Opportunity Cost in Everyday Situations - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Opportunity Cost in Everyday Situations Module 2: Global Trade Fundamentals Section 1: Introduction to Trade - Lesson 1: What Is Trade? - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is Trade? - Lesson 2: The History of Trade - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 The History of Trade Section 2: Comparative Advantage - Lesson 1: Understanding Comparative Advantage - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Comparative Advantage - Lesson 2: Comparative Advantage in Practice - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparative Advantage in Practice Section 3: Trade Routes and Networks - Lesson 1: Classic Trade Routes - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Classic Trade Routes - Lesson 2: Modern Trade Networks - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Modern Trade Networks Section 4: Barriers to Trade - Lesson 1: Tariffs and Quotas - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Tariffs and Quotas - Lesson 2: Non-Tariff Barriers and Regulations - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Non-Tariff Barriers and Regulations Section 5: Benefits and Costs of Trade - Lesson 1: Economic Benefits of Trade - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Economic Benefits of Trade - Lesson 2: Social and Environmental Costs - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Social and Environmental Costs Module 3: Market Dynamics and Economic Systems Section 1: Types of Economic Systems - Lesson 1: Market Economies and Command Economies - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Market Economies and Command Economies - Lesson 2: Mixed Economies Explained - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Mixed Economies Explained Section 2: Price Mechanisms - Lesson 1: Supply, Demand, and Price - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Supply, Demand, and Price - Lesson 2: How Prices Adjust in Markets - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 How Prices Adjust in Markets Section 3: Role of Government in the Economy - Lesson 1: Government Regulations and Policies - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Government Regulations and Policies - Lesson 2: Balancing Free Markets and Regulation - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Balancing Free Markets and Regulation Section 4: Economic Indicators - Lesson 1: Understanding GDP and Inflation - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Understanding GDP and Inflation - Lesson 2: Unemployment and Other Key Indicators - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Unemployment and Other Key Indicators Section 5: Markets in Everyday Life - Lesson 1: How Markets Affect Our Daily Choices - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 How Markets Affect Our Daily Choices - Lesson 2: The Intersection of Culture and the Economy - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 The Intersection of Culture and the Economy Module 4: Historical Developments and Case Studies Section 1: Economic History Overview - Lesson 1: Evolution of Economic Systems - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Evolution of Economic Systems - Lesson 2: Key Historical Economic Milestones - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Key Historical Economic Milestones Section 2: The Industrial Revolution - Lesson 1: Causes and Consequences - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Causes and Consequences - Lesson 2: Impact on Global Trade - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Impact on Global Trade Section 3: The Great Depression and Recovery - Lesson 1: Causes of the Great Depression - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Causes of the Great Depression - Lesson 2: Lessons Learned and Recovery Strategies - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Lessons Learned and Recovery Strategies Section 4: Post-War Economic Growth - Lesson 1: Rebuilding Economies after Conflict - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Rebuilding Economies after Conflict - Lesson 2: The Rise of Global Trade Institutions - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 The Rise of Global Trade Institutions Section 5: Case Studies in Economic Development - Lesson 1: Emerging Economies: Success Stories - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Emerging Economies: Success Stories - Lesson 2: Challenges Faced by Developing Nations - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Challenges Faced by Developing Nations Module 5: Data-Driven Analysis and Modern Trends Section 1: Introduction to Economic Data - Lesson 1: Sources of Economic Data - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Sources of Economic Data - Lesson 2: How to Interpret Basic Data Sets - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 How to Interpret Basic Data Sets Section 2: Visualizing Economic Trends - Lesson 1: Creating Graphs and Charts - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Creating Graphs and Charts - Lesson 2: Interpreting Visual Data - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Interpreting Visual Data Section 3: Economic Projections and Forecasting - Lesson 1: Basic Principles of Economic Forecasting - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basic Principles of Economic Forecasting - Lesson 2: Analyzing Trends Over Time - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Analyzing Trends Over Time Section 4: Global Trade Today - Lesson 1: Current Trends in International Trade - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Current Trends in International Trade - Lesson 2: The Impact of Technology on Trade - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 The Impact of Technology on Trade Section 5: Summarizing and Looking Ahead - Lesson 1: Review of Key Economic Concepts and Trends - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Review of Key Economic Concepts and Trends - Lesson 2: Preparing for Future Economic Changes - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Preparing for Future Economic Changes