Common Sense Economics 2015-2016

Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 (i.e. Part 1) presents 12 basic economic elements.  These elements can be used to understand how to make purposeful consumption, savings, investment, business, job, government and other decisions that help individuals build wealth and nations prosper.

1. After completing Day One activities, offer your first thoughts to one (1) of the questions in the Discussion Board: Module 01. No preparation is needed, and you automatically earn 1 point.
2. After completing Module 01, to earn up to an additional 4 points, locate and build out your pre-learning thoughts.  Provide page references from Common Sense Economics (2010) to support your work. Hit reply to your original post and expand your initial answer to include what you have learned. 
3. The questions follow. (Please copy and paste the question into your reply.  It makes grading easier; thanks!)

• Why did you choose to take this course?  Is every decision an economic one?  Explain.
• Can the government provide services like education and health care for "free"?  Explain.
• Is perfection ever worth achieving? For example, should we eliminate all pollution? Explain.