Econ2

3pages; *Not Including Title and reference*; APA; Double-spaced 12pt Times

Title: Economies

Introduction

Analyze the economic environment and the role of the federal government in establishing fiscal and monetary policies.

Do you think that, at this time, the United States should try to decrease or increase federal spending?

What reasons do you have for your position?

How will the increase or decrease impact GDP and national income?

Automatic Stabilizers

Analyze the effect of built-in (or automatic) stabilizers on a country’s economy. Explain how built-in stabilizers work.

Explain the differences between proportional, progressive, and regressive tax systems as they relate to an economy’s built-in stability.

Multiplier Effect

*Include related equations/computations*

Analyze the concept of the multiplier effect.

How does this concept relate to both economic recessions and vigorous economic expansion?

Net Exports

*Include related equations/computations*

Explain the impact of an increase in net exports on real GDP, assuming the economy is operating below its potential output.

Explain why it is difficult for a country to boost its net exports by increasing its tariffs during a global recession.

Conclusion

1 paragraph summation

Reference Page 3 scholarly references needed

3pages; *Not Including Title and reference*; APA; Double-spaced 12pt Times New Roman

Title: Monetary Policy

Introduction: Monetary Policy Overview

Does the company have characteristics of a perfect competition, monopoly, or oligopoly?

How does competition in this industry help or hurt consumers?

What does the annual report say about the corporation’s view of future business challenges and the market in which it operates?

Does this corporation see long-run adjustments?

Consider both the microeconomic and macroeconomic views. Do you agree with the corporation’s view? Why or why not?

2007-2008 Financial Crisis

Explain how each of the following relate to the financial crisis of 2007–2008:

• Declines in real estate values.

• Subprime mortgage loans.

• Mortgage-backed securities.

Cyclical Asymmetry

Analyze what economists mean when they say that monetary policy can exhibit cyclical asymmetry.

How does the idea of a liquidity trap relate to cyclical asymmetry?

Why is the possibility of a liquidity trap significant to policymakers?

Conclusion

1 paragraph summation

Reference Page: 3 scholarly needed