DQ 1
Why is economics considered a social science? What role does economics play in your personal and professional lives?
DQ 2
What are the different types of unemployment? How do they affect the economy in terms of growth, labor force, and price of labor? Cite specific examples to support your response.
Week 2
DQ 1
Explain the viewpoints of classical and Keynesian economists. How did the economy that existed at the time of these theories influence them? Which theory is more appropriate for the economy today? Why?
DQ 2
What is the difference between contractionary and expansionary fiscal policies? Which is more appropriate today? Explain your answer. How might contractionary and expansionary fiscal policies affect your organization?
Week 3
DQ 1
What is the difference between contractionary and expansionary monetary policy? What is the intention of each policy under a depression, recession, or robust economy? Which type of monetary policy is more appropriate today and why?
DQ 2
What happens to the money supply, interest rates, and the economy if the Federal Reserve is a net seller of government bonds? What happens to the money supply, interest rates, and the economy if the Federal Reserve is a net buyer of government bonds. Why would the government implement a stimulus program into the economy?
Week 4
DQ 1
What are the potential consequences of a country having a large overall debt? If you were in the position to implement a solution for the country's long-term debt, what would it be and why?
DQ 2
What are the positive and negative aspects of budget deficits and surpluses? What policy is best for today's economy? Explain your answer.