Discussion Post
Question I
What helps economists forecast the economy? Imagine you are presenting the index of the leading indicators concept to a small group of newly hired analysts. In a minimum of 200 words,
i. Discuss the index of the leading indicators.
ii. Is the Phillips curve a helpful predictor? Why or why not?
iii. As a business person, how could you use this predictive macroeconomic information to help make business decisions? (Give specific examples.)
Discussion II
What did you find most striking or unusual in the given income levels and growth rates of the different countries? Are rich countries getting richer while the poor are getting poorer? Has the United States become more or less economically free and how might this impact the future growth of the US? How does political decision-making impact the economy?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.