Discussion:
1. An increase in the sale of new houses is often a sign that an economic expansion is coming. Why would this be the case? Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
2. Explain why the aggregate demand curve slopes down.
3. How is the U.S. national economy different from those of other nations?
4. What impact did the Great Depression have on the way government set policy?
5. Why is it difficult to test macroeconomic theories?