Life Expectancy at Birth and Net Migration by Nation
Learn about the relationship between educational attainment and employment.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Jargon Alert: Business Cycles
OVERVIEW
This reading assignment on the business cycles includes information on the characteristics of the business cycle, theories on the causes of the business cycle, and how those theories have evolved since the Great Recession.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
MODULES
46-60 MIN
Long-Run Equilibrium
Introduce the aggregate demand / aggregate supply model.
VIDEO Q&A
16-30 MIN
Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply: Negative Demand Shock
Introduces the benefits and costs of international trade.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Business Cycle
This audio assignment describes how the economy moves through phases of the business cycle.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
A Cotton Tale
Analyze the causes and consequences of cotton production in the U.S.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
The Financial Crisis of 2007 - 2009
Learn about the Fed's actions during the financial crisis of 2007-2009.
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READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Full Employment
Learn about factors influencing the unemployment rate.
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16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Helicopter Money
Learn about a tool to stimulate economies and fight deflationary pressures.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Leading Indicators
Learn about leading economic indicators and their use in forecasting the economy.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Jargon Alert: Real Interest Rate
Learn about what the real interest rate is.
