Last Macro Question (CSUSB) 3/16

President Obama has selected you to advise him on the economic policies he should adopt and promote while he runs for re-election. What THREE ideas do you have advise him to focus on? Why?

Macro Question 3/2/11

Consider the most recent recession which authorities say began in December 2007. Review the list of real shocks and spending shocks reviewed in class. In your opinion, what type of shock (or shocks) caused the downturn? Offer a couple sentences of explanation.

Macro Questions 2/7/11

What was the single most important thing you learned from watching the short film "The Crisis of Credit"?

Macro Question: February 2nd

How would you explain the concept of diminishing marginal productivity of capital to a 5th grader? (Remember: 5th graders are pretty smart people).

Macro question 1/24/11: Better than GDP?

So, some students think GDP is an inadequate measure of the economy. Can you think of a better measure? What is it and why is it better?