AP Macro W2020
AP Macro – 2/25/2020
I. Bellwork The economy of Dodgelandia is experiencing an inflationary gap. a. How could the Central Bank use monetary policy (3 specific examples) to return the economy to full employment? b. Use a correctly labeled graph of the money market to show how this monetary policy would impact the equilibrium interest rate. c. Describe how […]
AP Macro – 2/24/2020
I. Bellwork P311 FRQ #2 a-d II. Objectives: Discuss short and long run implications of monetary policy Construct economic models to demonstrate monetary policy impact on interest rates and price levels in the short and long run III. Notes: Figure 32.1 Page 313 Figure 32.2 Page 315 IV. Videos Macro 4.14- Loanable Funds & Crowding […]
AP Macro – 2/14/2020
I. Bellwork P311 – MC 1-5 II. Objectives Examine how recessions and inflation impact the deficit Determine the fiscal policy consistent with counteracting recessionary and inflationary gaps Analyze how government debt impacts the economy Identify how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy as a means to achieve macroeconomic goals Construct a flow map describing the […]
AP MACRO – 2/13/2020
I Bellwork Summarize the article below in 6-8 sentences. https://www.newsweek.com/trump-tax-cuts-deficit-debt-22-trillion-1331623 II. Objectives Describe how the Federal Reserve implements monetary policy moving the interest rate to affect aggregate output Explain why monetary policy is the main tool for stabilizing the economy III. Monetary Policy and the Interest Rate – Pages 304-310 IV. Monetary Policy and Aggregate […]
AP Macro – 2/12/2020
I. Bellwork: WS 30.3 Q&A https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2014/01/15/5-reasons-2014-is-looking-good-for-the-us-economy II Objectives: Explain why governments calculate the cyclically adjusted budget balance Identify problems posed by a large public debt Discuss why implicit liabilities of the government are also a cause for concern III Discussion Pages 293-302 Deficits & Debts: Crash Course Economics #9 A. The Budget Balance 1. The […]
AP Macro – 2/11/2020
I. Objectives Apply understanding of macroeconomic goals and the means used to measure and accomplish them. Apply knowledge and concepts related to the Circular Flow diagram, GDP, GDP deflator, Unemployment, CPI, and Inflation to solve various problems Analyze, interpret and construct economic models based upon the data provided. II. Final Exam iLearn MC FRQ MCQ
AP Macro – 2/10/2020
I. Bellwork Write the formulas to express/determine the following: · CPI · GPD deflator · Unemployment Rate II..Objectives: Review the Circular Flow diagram, GDP, GDP deflator, Unemployment, CPI, and Inflation in proportion for the exam. Analyze data from various scenarios/cases and apply economic models to provide useful information III. […]
AP Macro – 2/07/2020
I. Bellwork Page 144 MC 1-5 Page 145 FRQ #2 A-C II. Objectives: Explain what a price index is and how it is calculated Calculate the inflation rate using the values of a price index Describe the importance of the consumer price index and other price indexes III. The Measurements and Calculations of Inflation Pgs. 146-151 […]
AP Macro – 2/06/2020
I. Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low A. Based upon the article: Summarize what the Fed 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 Calculate the rate of inflation Specify […]