Economics Homework Due Monday April 30

Read Chapter 14, Section 3 on Inflation, Pages 389-393

Access the Online Textbook and print pages 143 and 144 of the Study guide.

These pages match the section in our book you will read.

Conplete the Study Guide pages for Chapter 14, Section 3 in addition to

the technology skill "Using the Internet" on Page 393 that asks you to locate

population increases in California from 1960 to present.

Students that also become informed on what the difference in inflation rates are

for years ending 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010 will earn 3 Extra Credit Points.

Students that investigate minimum wage rates for these same years, AND adjust them for inflation will earn an additional 6 Extra Credit Points.

Your completed Study Guide, Pages 143 and 144, PLUS the

Internet Activity on Page 393 are due first-thing Monday morning.

Sociology Homework Due Friday 4/27

Read Chapter 13 pages 339 to end of Chapter

The American Political System

Answer only question #4 on Page 345 (Two Paragraphs) AND complete some Internet research on the upsoming 2012 elections in November.

Specifically, search for 2012 Proposed Initiatives (Ballot Initiatives) with an Economics related focus.

For Instance, I searched for initiatives and found one called  California "Sustainable California State Bank" Initiative (#11-0051)

You need to find an initiative and record the title, indicate what the number is (#11-0051) as shown above, and provide a very short summary of the initiative. In this case, the proposed initiative is to create a new State Bank, initially with $200 Million from the State General Fund, and Impose a 15% minimum tax on oil and gas extracted in California, and use the funds generated by that tax to provide capital to the state-run bank.

This homework is due at the beginning of class on Friday.

Unit 3 Test is NOW PAST DUE!!

Click here for the Unit 3 test that was due by midnight, April 15th. You will receive 50% credit for your score, but you must complete your attempts by midnight, Sunday, April 22

Some students still need to complete the Chapter 4 Demand quiz. Click the link.

Economics Mutual Fund Homework Due

Thursday, April 12

Mutual Fund Homework Due at beginning of Period!

You are to read the handout and research TWO (2) distinct and different Mutual Funds

for investment by your table. You will need to tell me the 5 letter mutual fund, and if you

have time also tell me what the NAV (Net Asset Value) is of your mutual fund.

As an example, I found the following Mutual Fund for investing in mostly Gold as a precious metal.

The Fidelity Select Gold Fund symbol is FSAGX and the NAV is $38.68.

In this case, I would purchase 130 units for about $5000.

Your information should be turned in on the back side of the Mutual Fund handout passed out on Tuesday, April 10th.

Extra Credit opportunity for any student who researches the historical price of

one ounce of GOLD purchased on the date of your birth AND also computes the current price

in 2012 ACTUAL DOLLARS ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION!!

You will have to locate both the historical price for GOLD,

and find an inflation calculator in order to earn this extra credit.