Welcome : Virginia Council on Economic Education

Center Name	Old Dominion University
Topic	Foundations in Economics, Globalization
Workshop Title	Fundamentals of Economics - Part B
Grade	High School
Course Date	Nov 30, 2010 to Dec 9, 2010
Course Time	4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location	Virginia Beach Higher Education Center 1881 University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Description	This is the second part of a two-part course covering all of the new economics SOLs. It will look at economic conditions – inflation, unemployment and economic growth—and how they affect individuals. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the role of the government in the US economy. Comprehension of how the economy works at this level of analysis provides the groundwork for you to help your students make more informed decisions as consumers, producers, savers, investors, employees, and citizens. Topics include: role of government, property rights, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and economic indicators, money, banking, macroeconomic goals (economic growth, full employment, price stability, etc.), the Fed, monetary and fiscal policy, absolute and comparative advantage, trade barriers, exchange rates, globalization and more. Click Workshop Description for exact dates and times of workshop, the registration deadline and other important details.
Targeted Teachers	Virginia and U.S. Government, Economics, Business, Marketing, Family and Consumer Science
Fee	No Charge Refundable Fee Required
Potential Recertification Credits	21
Additional Information	Registration deadline is October 1, 2010. Dates for workshop: Nov 30, Dec 2 from 4pm-7pm Saturday, Dec 4 from 8am-5pm Dec 7, 9 from 4pm – 7pm Registration is complete after a check payable to VCEE for a $75 deposit is received by the ODU Center for Economic Education 2033 Constant Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529. The deposit will be returned uncashed after the participant completes the institute. The room number will be posted on the TV information screen at the front entrance of the building. Please park in LOT #3 (Special Events parking) to the right of the building. If you park anywhere else you will get a ticket. Please be on time. Afternoon traffic tends to dramatically increase the amount of time it takes to get to the Higher Ed. Center.
Contact Person	Ruth Cookson, Program Manager Center for Economic Education Old Dominion University Department of Economics 2033 Constant Hall Norfolk, VA 23529-0221 (757) 683-5570 rcookson@odu.edu
Workshop Sponsors	This program made possible with support from Bank of America Charitable Foundation , BB&T Charitable Foundation , Capital One , Genworth Foundation , SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation , Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation , Virginia Credit Union , Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company