Major Debates Over Macroeconomic Policy

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    Major Debates Over Macroeconomic Policy

    This week requires the student to address six unresolved issues in macroeconomics, each of which is central to current political debates. Students are required to use information and tools that they have accumulated in their study of the text and evaluate both sides of those issues, determine which side they can support for each issue, and defend their positions. 

    Assignment Steps 

    Select two subjects from the following list of topics and Create and present a Power Point presentation (16-18 slides) with speaker notes analyzing the relationship between these concepts or topics:

    1. Active monetary and fiscal policy
    2. Increased government spending to fight recessions
    3. Reducing federal government's discretionary powers
    4. Zero-inflation target
    5. Balanced government budget
    6. Tax incentives for saving

    Evaluate both the advocates' position and the critics' position.

    Determine which position you support and defend your position. 

    Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources not including your textbook.

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