The United States’ monetary policy is largely determined by the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed). For this discussion, you will cordially debate the necessity of the Fed. For your initial post, address the following: How does the Fed control the money supply? Be sure to explain how they can expand or restrict the money supply. How…

https://www.usdebtclock.org/ In your post, you will cordially debate a controversial and often misunderstood macroeconomic topic. The huge U.S. government debt continues to grow and is constantly reported in the news. For your initial post address the following: Is the large and increasing national debt an issue Americans should be concerned about? Your initial response should…

How is unemployment calculated, and what is and is not included in the calculation? What were the unemployment figures for the last three quarters in the United States? Why is unemployment often mentioned in business news and used as an important metric for the economy? What might cause the unemployment numbers to be questioned from…

What is measured and, just as importantly, what is not measured in the GDP? What has GDP been for the last three quarters in the United States? Why is GDP often mentioned in business news and used as an important metric for the economy? Is this number accurate? What are the pros and cons of…

For this discussion you will debate with your peers the concept of increasing minimum wage. To participate in a knowledgeable debate, you must have a firm understanding of each side of the issue. Your textbook discusses minimum wage in detail and like many traditional economists, for the most part, does not support increasing the minimum…

Define capitalism and socialism and provide examples of countries that govern using each structure. Discuss why capitalism and socialism are currently spotlighted in U.S. politics giving the pros and cons of each organizational structure. Be specific and give supporting facts, not just opinions. Finally, address the question: Does capitalism create wealth inequality and is this…

Equal employment opportunity and subsequent discrimination are major factors in today’s workplace. For a quick review, you can access the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Employees & Job Applicants webpage to review discrimination by type. Considering the many types of employment discrimination, share which discrimination law you believe is the most important. Explain your rationale.…

Select two of the three cases presented below and prepare a three-page written analysis of each case (six pages total). These case studies provide a real-world application of the concepts you have studied during this course. Case 1: Government Spending and Taxation Review Special Topic 1 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice. Review Chapters 5…

For this assignment, assume the role of an economic advisor to Steve Forbes. Using this week’s required resources and at least two additional credible sources, prepare an 8-10 slide audio (I WILL DO THIS) PowerPoint presentation, with speaker notes, to communicate with Mr. Forbes about the pandemic’s causes and responses. Address the following questions in…

The role of government in the economy is often debated by economists and businesspeople. The debate ranges from having little to no government intervention to having a strong government presence in both business and social settings. Research and identify two government agencies, departments, or regulations where the government is heavily involved in the economy that…