BCYC Immersion Economics Track
- Session 1: June 16-21, 2024
The BCYC Immersion economics program for high school students is intended to introduce teens to the fundamental concepts of economics and Catholic Social Teaching. We aim to use economic reasoning to rationally address basic economic questions. The course is meant to assist students in using critical thinking skills to approach problems. Applications and examples will often accompany the content, and class participation will also be a part of the course.
Track Instructor
Dr. James R. Young, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
James Young grew up in Olathe, KS and is a 2001 graduate of Olathe South High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Philosophy and History from Benedictine College in 2005. James later earned his Masters (2008) and Ph.D. (2011) from the University of Notre Dame with a dissertation on international finance and economics. He currently teaches courses in both microeconomics and macroeconomics at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.