The Economics Department's learning goals are things like:
- CT1. Apply economic analysis to evaluate everyday problems
- CT4. Understand the role of assumptions in arguments.
- PS1. Solve problems that have clear solutions.
- PS2. Propose solutions for problems that do not have clear answers, and indicate under what conditions they may be viable solutions.
- CS1. Communicate effectively in written, spoken, and graphical form about specific economic issues.
- CS2. Formulate a well-organized written argument that states assumptions and hypotheses, which are supported by evidence.
- CS3. Present an economic argument orally.
- LL3. Understand and evaluate current economic events and new economic ideas.
But, in my opinion, while these are all worthy, they are too abstract to be of much practical use...
What do people think? What should the learning goals for Principles of Economics be?
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