An introduction to personal economics decision-making emphasizing individuals' financial choices in building and managing net worth. Topics covered include education and experience, earning and spending, savings and debt, taxes and inflation, insurance, investments, and contracts.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
(May be taken concurrently)
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Familiarity with appropriate information, data, and knowledge-gathering techniques and research skills in the discipline.
- Use appropriate critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies in a variety of contexts.
- Learn the importance, and have a basic understanding of planning techniques.
- Develop and identify analytical skills to facilitate effective financial decision-making, including informed decisions regarding budgets, investment, insurance, retirement, and estate planning.
- Develop the ability to make appropriate financial decisions, both personal and business.