Economic Issues, Food & You

Students will study the economic concepts of scarcity, supply and demand, society’s income and well-being, inflation, productivity, unemployment, the basic tools of finance, labor, and the “Fed”.  Students will examine how parts of the U.S. economy function and develop an awareness of current economic issues and problems. 

Statement of Accomplishment

• Students who earn an overall score of at least 70% based on:
• 50% Quizzes
• 30% Reflection Journal Assignment & Peer Assessment
• 20% Forum Posts & Comments (out of 8 total)

Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction

• Students who earn an overall score of at least 80% based on:
• 40% Quizzes
• 30% Final Project
• 20% Reflection Journal Assignment & Peer Assessment
• 10% Forum Posts & Comments (out of 8 total)

Please note: The online offering of this class does not reflect the entire curriculum offered to students enrolled at the University of Florida. Completion of this Coursera course does not affirm that this student was enrolled as a student at the University of Florida in any way. It does not confer a University of Florida grade; it does not confer University of Florida credit; it does not confer a University of Florida degree; and it does not verify the identity of the student.