Top Hat Intro Courses
The best way to teach Introduction to Economics
Everything you need to help students learn. Interactive textbook, lecture slides, assignments and more—all on one platform.
Textbooks alone are not effective
Top Hat Intro Courses seamlessly combine interactive textbooks, lectures, quizzes and assignments to deliver the most comprehensive teaching experience ever—all on one platform.
How to Buy
Principles of Economics textbook is only
$80
per
student
$200+ value*
It includes:
- Full use of the Top Hat platform at no extra charge
- Lifetime access to the Principles of Economics textbook
- Unlimited use of Top Hat for other courses for one year
*Compared to Cengage Principles of Economics, 8th Edition Mankiw & MindTap: Principles of Economics, 2 Terms
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Why this works for economics
A conventional 100-level economics course is difficult to teach in an engaging and effective way—it can be challenging to tackle complex topics like opportunity cost and production possibility frontiers, or help students develop critical thinking and application skills if they’re primarily tested with multiple choice assessments.
Top Hat Intro Course for Economics offers comprehensive coverage of the most important economic concepts, encouraging students to learn from real-world examples with interactive tools and assessments.
Everything in this course
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- Interactive graphing tools and discussion questions help students analyze and apply learnings
- Real-world news clips and articles provide context on tricky concepts
- Fully customizable textbook fits any professor’s needs
Instructor Guide
- In-depth guide helps professors prepare for class
Pre-Built Assessments and Resources
- Quizzes, midterms and a 1,400+ question test bank with auto-grading capabilities allow for frequent assessments
- Pre-made lecture slides and in-class polls, discussion questions and activities help with class prep
- Anti-cheating technology assists in administering tests and midterms
Student-Friendly Learning Tools
- Roll-over definitions encourage student learning at the time of reading
- End-of-chapter summaries support student retention
Student Insight Reports
- Weekly reports on student performance provide professors with a comprehensive view of every student’s progress
LMS Compatibility
- Import grades easily to your learning management system
About the Lead Author
Dr. Stephen Buckles is currently a Principal Senior Lecturer in Economics at Vanderbilt University, as well as Economics Adviser for the Council for Economic Education, and the Lead Judge for the National Economics Challenge.
Along with developing and refining interactive class materials, he has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (Vanderbilt, 2008), the Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award (Southern Economic Association, 2006), and the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (Vanderbilt, 2007).
He has also served on committees to develop national economics standards at the higher education level, as well as elementary and secondary education levels.
He holds a PhD in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Stephen BucklesPrincipal Senior Lecturer in Economics, Vanderbilt University
“I have been using Top Hat for a number of years. Top Hat allows for interaction with students by inserting questions into the slides and being able to show results immediately. After using Top Hat, I have seen improved grades on exams, as well as increased engagement during lectures.”
Miguel Delgado HelleseterAssistant Professor, Economics, California State University
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