I.  Bellwork Q&A  (See chart below) Country Unemployment Rate % of Average Wage Received in Unemployment Benefits Length of Time Benefits Are Paid       U.S. 4.6% 48% 6 months Japan 4.2% 51% 1 year France 9.7% 58% 2 years Germany 10.4% 36% 5 years Source: The World Factbook, 2007. Which country had the highest unemployment benefits […]

I.  Bellwork:  Q&A: Page 408 Examining the Newsclip 1-2 Q&A II.  Objective Identify how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy as a means to achieve macroeconomic goals Calculate how the money supply is increased using the reserve requirement. III.  Review (Macro) Episode 30: Creating Money (Macro) Episode 32: Monetary Policy Figure 14.5 Charts in Motion […]

I.  Bellwork: Which of the two measures listed below do you believe is the best for determining unemployment?  Explain. Page R53 1-4 Q&A II. Objective: Students will review and apply concepts and principles relating to the three major economic indicators. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address […]

I.  Bellwork P.360 Examining the NewsClip 1-2 Q&A P. 365  Cartoon:  What type of inflation is the father discussing? Explain II.  Objective Apply the criteria for being unemployed and using various scenarios classify different types of unemployment including frictional, structural, and cyclical. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]

I.  Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is Too Low Q&A A. Based upon the article:  Summarize what the Fed is planning to do. Explain the methods they will employ. Explain the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. What did you learn about inflation from this article? II.  Objective Analyze the circumstances behind […]

I  .Bellwork: Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you believe may happen in 2015? Explain.     II.  Objective: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats Identify how inflation is measured, […]

I.  Bellwork :  Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II.  Objective: Explore the benefits and disadvantages associated with production (GDP) and consumption in a a market/capitalistic […]

I.  Bellwork:  Business Week News Clip Page 346  Q&A Summarize the article. ( 3-4 sentences) What words or phrases identify the author’s point of view? Do you believe income inequality is a problem in our society?  Explain why or why not.. II.  Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, […]

I. Bellwork: Four Square:  GPI offers useful counterpoint to GDP II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Review GDP Basics […]

I.  Bellwork: Q&A Identify each as being included or not included in the GDP of the United States. A car built in Michigan and shipped to Brazil A car made by Ford in Mexico TV made in China Buying lunch at Fordson A Toyota made in Tennessee A partially completed house A freeway II.  Objective […]