William B Travis High School – Persn Finan Literacy && Econ

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The course emphasizes the economic way of thinking, which serves as a framework for the personal financial decision-making opportunities introduced in the course. Students will demonstrate the ability to anticipate and address financial challenges as these challenges occur over their lifetime. In addition, students are introduced to common economic and personal financial planning terms and concepts. It provides a foundation in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students will survey the impact of demand, supply, various industry structures, and government policies on the market for goods, services, and wages for workers. Macroeconomic study involves economic systems with an emphasis on free enterprise market systems, goals of full employment, price stability, and growth while examining problems such as unemployment and inflation and the policies enacted to address them. As a result of learning objective concepts and integrating subjective information, students gain the ability to lead productive and financially self-sufficient lives. This course satisfies the high school economics graduation requirement.