Summer Programs for High School Students

Fundamentals of Economics

Overview
Learn about key economic principles as you study topics ranging from price controls and market structure to production and inflation. Case studies and small group work allow students to apply their interpretive and analytical skills and acquire new knowledge in a hands-on setting. Students will gain exposure to basic concepts and theories in micro and macroeconomics and will complete the summer with a solid foundation for future college-level economics courses.

Core Topics Covered*

Market failure
Financial markets
Inflation
Consumer behavior
Price determination
Supply and demand
Investment strategies
Production and costs
Growth
International trade
Economic measurement

Hands-on Experience*

Learn from Georgetown professors and field experts
Visit area sites such as the IMF, World Bank, Federal Reserve, and U.S. Treasury
Engage in topical case studies
Tackle problem sets with classmates

Sample Day*

Monday, July 16 *

8:30 – 12:00 p.m.: Students can use this time period to take a second class and earn an additional three credits.
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.: Lecture Topic: Banking and Monetary Policy
Georgetown University Professor
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.: Case Study: Currency Crisis in Europe
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Students can use this time to work on class assignments in the library, visit Yates Field House, or explore campus.
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Summer Hoya Evening Program: Evening on M Street