1. Welcome to Economics!
Room 205
Mrs. Tuite

2. The dictionary definition of Economics is that Economics is the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
But Economics is much more than that!
Economics is about YOU and the CHOICES you make.
What is economics?

4. Toward the top of the paper – you are positive and optimistic.
Toward the middle – you are a realist
Toward the bottom - you are pessimistic and have a tendency toward negative behavior
If the pig is drawn…

5. Left: you believe in tradition, are friendly and remember dates
Right: you are innovative and active, but you don’t have a strong sense of family nor do you remember dates.
Facing you: you are direct, enjoy playing the devil’s advocate and neither fear nor avoid discussion.
If the pig is facing…

6. Many details: you are analytical, cautious, and distrustful
Few Details: you are emotional and naive, you care little about details and you are a risk taker
Less than 4 legs showing: you are insecure or you are living through a period of major change.
More than 4 legs – you are unrealistic.
If the pig has…

7. Ear size indicates how good a listener you are – bigger the better
Regarding ear size…

8. Tail length indicates the quality of your love life- longer is better
Who didn’t draw a tail???
Regarding tail length

9. Questions and Concerns.
On the back of your “pig” paper, please record and respond to the following information:
What are you most worried about with this course?
What are three things you feel like it would be useful to learn in this course?
Questions and Concerns.