Fundamentals of Macroeconomics D.A. Torrez ECO/372 October 25‚ 2012 Kirk Marangi Fundamentals of Macroeconomics What is economics? Economics is the study of what people do to coordinate their want and desires through production‚ distribution‚ and consumption of goods and services (Colander‚ 2010). To understand economics‚ one has to understand the basic fundamentals of economics. Economics is based on two groups’ macroeconomics and microeconomics. So what is macroeconomics? Macroeconomics is the
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Introduction: With the interest rates having been cut four times since December 2009‚ by 350 basis points‚ the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) declared that the domestic economy is slowing. Two consecutive quarters of negative growth is evidence that an economy is in recession. The contraction in growth is believed to have been caused by a slump in export demand‚ forcing both manufacturers and miners to cut production. The SARB’s monetary policy committee is in meeting to discuss further rate
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University of Phoenix ECO/372 – Principles of Macroeconomics Individual: Fundamentals of Macroeconomics Instructor: Robert Watson 08 June 2013 Donna Montante Describe the following terms in your word. • Gross domestic product (GDP) The total market value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a given year‚ equal to total consumer‚ investment and government spending‚ plus the value of exports‚ minus the value of imports. • Real GDP
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University of Phoenix Material Macroeconomic Terms Describe the following terms in your words. Term Definition Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Is the total market value of a country’s goods and services been produced or made within that country for a precise period of time. It is also known as the toatal value of a nation’s goods and services produced domestically in that particular year. Real GDP Is the calculation of an economy which involves the quantifying of inflation on how the market
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Fundamentals of Macroeconomics Lisa Rasch ECO/372 June 18th‚ 2012 Sigmund Karczewski Fundamental of Macroeconomics Part 1 * Gross Domestic Product (GDP)- GDP is the value of all goods and services that have been produced in a country within a period of time. * Real GDP- Real GDP refers to the value of all goods and services that has been adjusted for inflation or deflation. * Nominal GDP- Nominal GDP refers to the value of all goods and services that has not been adjusted for
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CHAPTER 3 National Income: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes Questions for Review 1. The factors of production and the production technology determine the amount of output an economy can produce. The factors of production are the inputs used to produce goods and services: the most important factors are capital and labor. The production technology determines how much output can be produced from any given amounts of these inputs. An increase in one of the factors of production or
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Team Member Skill Inventory (Areas individual members can contribute/want to develop) Team member one- I will participate fully on all team exercises. I will make it a point to be on time and make it to every team meeting. I will give my honest best effort each time I participate in a team activity paper. Learning Team Goals Complete assignments/projects in a timely and successful manner. Learn effective collaboration methods for online learning. Meet at regularly scheduled times‚ weekly. What
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This file comprises ECO 372 Week 5 Learning Team Fiscal Policy Paper General Questions - General General Questions Discuss within your Learning Team how and why the U.S.’s deficit‚ surplus and debt have an effect on the following: · Tax payers · Future Social Security and Medicare users · Unemployed individuals · University of Phoenix student · The United State’s financial reputation on an international level · A domestic automotive manufacturing (exporter)
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Energy conservation is the basic performance of diminishing the amount of energy consumption that takes place in our daily lives. energy conservation is that it can save households and businesses money. Energy Information Administration. (2009‚ May). Energy Kids Page. Retrieved August 10‚ 2009‚ from Energy Information Administration: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/geothermal.html Energy Informaiton Administration. (2009). Financial News for Independent Energy Companies
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Comparing and Contrasting Auto and Health Insurance FP/101 Version 5 Comparing and Contrasting Auto and Health Insurance If you own a vehicle‚ you are required by law to purchase at least minimum liability insurance coverage and most states compulsory automobile insurance laws‚ which you must have to register your car. And all states have financial responsibility laws that require drivers who have been involved in traffic accidents have proof of insurance or the means to pay a claim. In
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