Discussion:
Topic 1: What is the role of the financial system? Name and describe two markets that are part of the financial system in the U.S. economy. Name and describe two financial intermediaries. (3 Parts to this question!)
Topic 2: In 2011, the U.S. national debt totaled approximately 15 trillion dollars, or $660,286 per family. Although the government has occasionally paid off parts of the debt, in general the amount is growing rapidly. Should the government/private citizens be concerned about the size of the national debt? Do you think the country would be better off with zero debt? (https://www.usdebtclock.org/)
Topic 3: What are the basic differences between bonds and stocks?