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                Week 1: Self Introduction and Understanding Plagiarism

 

Part I: Please tell the class about your background and reasons for taking this course and what you expect to gain from this class. Part II: Understanding Plagiarism–Access the following site: 

http://www.apus.edu/ctl/students/academic-integrity/plagiarism.htm  

(you may have to copy and paste this into your browser). When you enter this site, locate and review the section on Plagiarism, and then briefly discuss any one of the 12 Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) on plagiarism, and what you will do to avoid plagiarism.

  

Week 1 Discussion Post 2: Discuss the three primary concerns in macroeconomic analysis. 

               

               

Week 2 Discussion Post2: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of output for an economy.  However, GDP does not
perfectly measure
well-being of a nation
and its citizens’ welfare.  Discuss what GDP is and what it measures?  Discuss what the shortcomings (limitations) of GDP as a measure of
well-being and welfare of a nation are?

Please note that a minimum of 250-300 words for the initial discussion posts is required.

  

Week 3 Discussion Post 3 What are the three types of unemployment? Unemployment is seen by some as undesirable. Are all three types of unemployment undesirable?
Could the advent of the Internet completely eliminate frictional unemployment? 
Are all three types of unemployment undesirable? Explain.

Please note that a minimum of 250-300 words for the initial discussion posts is required. Week 5 Discussion Post 4 An interesting paradox called the “Paradox of Thrift” arises when households become concern about their future and attempt to increase their saving.   As a consequence of such action the overall economy will suffer. Explain.  Do you agree with this assessment? 

 Please note that a minimum of 250-300 words for the initial discussion posts is required.

 

Week 6 Discussion Post 5 What are the basic objectives of monetary policy?  Comment on the cause-effect chain through which monetary policy is made effective. What are the major strengths of monetary policy?

 Please note that a minimum of 250-300 words for the initial discussion posts is required.   

Discussion Forum 6: Limits to the U.S. long-term economic growth

Week 7 Discussion Post 7 What are the limits to the U.S. long-term economic growth? Is there anything that our government can do to address these limits, or would it be a bad idea to try?  Please note that a minimum of 250-300 words for the initial discussion posts is required.