Instructor Biography

Jim Hubert took his Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Washington in 1973.  He has a BA Degree in Business Administration, also from the University of Washington.  Hubert currently is a tenured faculty member at Seattle Central, where he teaches economics and statistics.  He has taught Money and Banking at the University of Puget Sound and Real Estate Appraising at Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University.  Hubert has nearly 17 years in the banking profession, including positions as Vice President and Economist for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Executive Vice President of the Washington Credit Union League, and President of CU Financial Services, Inc., a mortgage banking firm.

Update: A student evaluation from Spring 2007 described the instructor as “curt.” I prefer to think of this attribute as “efficient” and you may recognize it in my responses to student questions.

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Instructor's Notes

Participation Policy

Students are expected to participate in a variety of group activities throughout the course.  These group activities will be outlined in the weekly assignments.  Ad hoc assignments may be posted periodically. Note: Your analysis and responses to assignments and issues should reflect economic theory…. not personal opinions.

Study Suggestions

• Give yourself ample time! Read each chapter at least twice.  Many students (and the instructor) find that outlining the text material is very useful.  Practice using the theory and concepts discussed in the text; apply the economic concepts to issues of interest and practice.  Discuss the material with others.  Debate issues with your friends and family.
• Graphs can be difficult and, at times, confusing.  My suggestion regarding graphs is very simple: practice, practice, and practice!
• Allow adequate time to the end-of-chapter Questions for Discussion.  Refer to the Author's Responses to the Questions for Discussion solution set to help in your analysis of the questions.  It is important to note that Heyne's solution set gives hints rather than complete answers.
• Finally, exchange ideas and discuss problems with your fellow students in the chat room or other communication options within the Angel software. 

Student Responsibilities

Students have the responsibility to study and learn all material assigned, submit homework, discussion questions, and other assignments in a timely fashion, and prepare for tests. 

Student Rights

• Students have the right to expect professional and timely * support by the instructor and support staff.
• Students have the right to earn a grade in the Principles of Microeconomics.

* I typically respond to student questions and comments within 24 hours. (I do, however, occasionally take weekend breaks.)

Revised June 22, 2007