Introduction to the Economics of Freedom

This is a seminar about ideas: ideas that have shaped the modern world.  We will explore the relationship between economics and liberty.  What is the proper role of government? Was Jesus a socialist? How should we respond to poverty?

Economics is the study of human choice.  We will look at how ideas affect our choices of organizing as a society.  We will read and compare major economic thinkers and discuss the relevance of their ideas.  We will explore basic economic terms and policies that have been implemented and with what results.

This class is reading and discussion oriented for advanced high school students. This is a core class intended to provide 0.5 High School Economics Credits based on 90 hours of coursework.  Students will have 3-4 hours of homework per week (one hour for each of four days they are not in class).  Homework will be reading and watching videos.  There will not be worksheets, graphing or math. Students will be evaluated on: class participation (demonstrating they have read the material); two essays; and one presentation.  This is a college-level class that won't be found at any liberal university. 

This class should be coupled with US Government in the fall in order to meet high school requirements for government and economics.

For ages 16+ (or 14+ with approved writing sample)

Contact:  Mona Koerner [email protected] 505-228-0029

Students will be required to purchase:

Mover of Men and Mountains by R. G. LeTourneau

A copy of The Freeman Fall 2016 Magazine will be included for those registered by December 15, 2025.  This includes several articles we will read.

In addition, there are several required books, pamplets and articles for this class, all of which are available on-line for free.  However, students will be better served if they have a physical copy that they can mark-up. Please be prepared to either print copies, purchase copies, or as a last resort send students with a tablet or reader to class.  Many are also available on audio or mp3 for your audio learners.  Students will need internet access to watch several assigned videos.