MeganW Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 I am looking for an easy-to-grasp economics textbook. This kiddo is a super-hard worker but doesn't always grasp new principles easily, and already has algebra 2 and physics on her plate this year, so I need something that really just explains the principles in simple language. Need to get the box checked this year - can't postpone to a better time. Suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Crash Course Economics? It is free online videos; 35 videos, each about 8-12 minutes long -- so watch 2 per week (16-24 minutes of viewing) and be done in 18 weeks (one semester).Economics for Dummies? It is 380 pages, which comes out to about 10.5 pages per week (over 36-week school year), so about 3.5 pages 3x/week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 You can try Marginal Revolution University too. It's got videos and quizzes and he could read the corresponding chapter in their textbook. Get an older version of the textbook to save tons of money- the new one isn't necessary. https://mru.org/learn I'd do intro to micro and macro for a full semester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Lori D. said: Crash Course Economics? It is free online videos; 35 videos, each about 8-12 minutes long -- so watch 2 per week (16-24 minutes of viewing) and be done in 18 weeks (one semester). My kids highly recommend Jacob Clifford’s YouTube channel. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCQEbqDL8i40d83Au55lYMQ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 You can get a basic workbook for the Crash Course videos on Amazon too. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Arcadia said: My kids highly recommend Jacob Clifford’s YouTube channel. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCQEbqDL8i40d83Au55lYMQ I used this to supplement a co-op class where the text was specified. His stuff is fun and interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, cintinative said: I used this to supplement a co-op class where the text was specified. His stuff is fun and interesting. His two AP exam videos helped my kids revised for their AP Macro and Micro exams. Even if the student is not sitting for the AP exams, his videos are still worth watching. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 @Arcadia have you seen any of his "Economics at the movies" videos? He really knows how to make this material more interesting to high schoolers. 😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 These are awesome - thanks y'all, so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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