Money, Markets & Mindsets: Intro to Economics

Economics isn’t just about money — it’s about choices. Every day you make decisions about what to buy, how to spend your time, and what matters most to you. This course will help you understand the forces that shape those choices, from scarcity and opportunity cost to global markets and the U.S. free enterprise system.

In Money, Markets & Mindsets, you’ll learn the building blocks of economics through videos, interactive worksheets, and real-world examples that actually connect to your life. You’ll explore how businesses make money, how governments influence economies, and why competition drives innovation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Define economics in your own words

• Explain the difference between needs and wants

• Identify the four factors of production and how they shape industries

• Compare traditional, command, market, and mixed economies

• Understand the major features of the American free enterprise system

• Apply economic thinking to your own daily choices and future goals

This isn’t about memorizing boring terms — it’s about learning how the world really works so you can make smarter decisions now and in the future.