I’m planning my son’s Economics course and have read many of the threads already posted. My question is, is Lessons for the Young Economist still a good choice? I can add in books/videos but I’m thinking of the main course. He has read several of the Uncle Eric books already so any others would be helpful. Videos, too 🙂
I have listed in my notes the Russell Roberts books and Economics in One Lesson (not sure what that is, I’ll look it up).
What age/grade is this for? Bookworm suggested those books. The text is a free ebook on their website or $2.99 kindle. The Russell Roberts books seemed more for college to me, or maybe Sr. High advanced.
He’ll be in grade 12. I did download the text and TG of Lessons..from the website. I may be able to add in an UE book and some videos, as well. I don’t know about the Roberts books…maybe A Free Market Reader instead. We’ll see.
I have taken some business courses, but am no economics expert. These books are all on the Austrian school of economics, which is what bookworm supports . I do plan to use these books, but it bothers me that it seems unbalanced without a comparison to other theories. I think it is also important for the student to be more involved personally to gain more interest in the subject and to study current events too. I am sure you and your son will have many great discussions together while studying this. Please post if you find any other resources to use.
I’ve been watching both the Constitution 101 and the Economics 101 videos and have tried to read some of the recommended reading. I think my son would like both of these. I *think* there would still be time to read a book or two and watch some other videos that have been suggested. He needs 5 credits of each and I’d like him to have a few things going or to pull from that gives him a well-rounded course. So thank you for all of the suggestions! Very much appreciated 🙂