Economics Blog #1 - Wealth of Nations

Please answer the following questions thoughtfully (at least 4-5 sentences for questions 3 & 4) by Wednesday 1/30/08 11:59pm!

1.What are the words you do not understand? Make a list. Don’t worry about definitions.
2.What do you anticipate to be the most difficult about this reading?
3.According to Adam Smith, what is the importance of “labour” to a nation?
4.According to Adam Smith what is the difference between “savage nations” and “civilized and thriving nations?”

Semester 1 - Reflection

Please answer the following questions in 5-7 thoughtful sentences. This will be due on 11:59pm on Friday 1/25/08.


1. From what work products (projects, essays, in-class assignments, discussions, etc.) did you feel the largest sense of accomplishment? Describe why.

2. What work products (projects, essays, in-class assignments, discussions, etc.) did you feel the most frustrations with? Describe why.

3. What expectations did you have of yourself this semester in all classes? In what ways did you meet them? In what ways do feel you did not meet them?

4. What do you look forward for next semester in Economics. The planned units are to study principles of economics through projects related to food courts, and monolpolies. Also, we will be completing a unit on personal finance. Are there other topics in Economics that you would like to cover?