Econ Camp South (Camp Carson)

Econ Camp South
Camp Carson
Princeton, IN
October 21-22, 2009

Registration for the 2009 Econ Camps will be available in July 2009.

Photos from 2008

    Program Elements

    The overall purpose of the Econ Camp is to improve economic literacy in Indiana, focusing on economic concepts identified in the Indiana Economics Standards. The Camp is an integral part of Indiana's contribution to the National Campaign for Economic Literacy, initiated by the National Council on Economic Education.

    There are three primary goals of the Camp program:

      1. Review and reinforce an understanding of economic concepts identified in the Economics Standards.
      2. Share best teaching practices relating these concepts to current public policy issues.
      3. Promote economics as an important part of the curriculum in the high school.

    2008 Presenter Sessions (South):

    "Monetary Policy--the Fed's New Tool Kit"

    Panel Discussion – Economics and Politics – Strange Bed Fellows?

    • Dr. John Conant, Professor of Economics, Indiana State University
    • Dr. Brian Posler, Associate Professor, Political Science, USI
    • Dr. Robert Dion, Associate Professor, Political Science, U of E

    This highly relevant panel will focus on the differing economic policies of the two presidential candidates.  What are they?  How are they different?  Should the average citizen care?  This is a panel discussion you don’t want to miss.

    Concurrent Sessions (South):

    Economics of Sports – Dr. Tim Schibik - USI

    Financing Your Future/Risky Business – Jeff Sanson - ICEE

    Command to Market Economies - Dr. Daria Sevastianova - USI

    Simulations in Economics - Dr. Devon Yoho, Ball State Univ.

    Fed 101 –David Ballard – FRB, St. Louis

    Health Economics - Dr. Katie Sauer, USI

    All participants will receive a set of ICEE’s new Interest Posters! (See www.kidseconposters.com)

     

    2008 South Agenda

    Tuesday, October 21, 2008

    4:00 p.m. Registration
    5:00 p.m. Reception - Get to Know One Another
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Presentation from St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank "Monetary Policy--the Fed's New Tool Kit."  w/ Q &A
    8:30 p.m. Camp Fire with Smores and Cobbler

    Wednesday, October 22, 2008

    7:00 a.m. Breakfast
    8:00 a.m. Announcements & What’s New?
    9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
    10:15 a.m. Break
    10:30 a.m. Key Issues in Teaching Economics:             Discussion
    10:50 a.m. Break
    10:30a.m. Concurrent Sessions
    11:45 a.m. Lunch
    1:00 p.m.

    Panel Discussion – Economics and Politics – Strange Bed Fellows?!
    2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
    3:15 p.m. Adjourn
    3:30 p.m.

    Evaluations and Wrap-up

    Costs

    Thanks to the generosity of the funders all direct Camp costs, including registration, room, and board, will be covered. Because of limited room availability, participants will share rooms. Participants will be reponsible for transportation costs and must attend the entire Econ Camp.

    Sponsors

    • George and Frances Ball Foundation
    • Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Louisville Branch
    • Old National Bank
    • Indiana Department of Education