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Introduction to Macroeconomics
What is macroeconomics, and why should you care? A quick intro to how the world works.
Macroeconomics
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Disasters of Macroeconomic Proportions
Begin with one of the more dramatic aspects of macroeconomics – financial crises – and see why macroeconomics matters.
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Wealth: Why and How?
How do we measure a country’s economic success? Let’s walk through a common yardstick: the gross domestic product.
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Alarm Bells of the Economy
Why are uncontrolled inflation and unemployment such menaces? This tile provides a brief guide.
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Macroeconomics, Government, Money, and You
Meet the main characters of an economy, the roles they play, and their interactions with each other.
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The Ebbs and Flows of a Business Cycle
Read about 2 crucial elements in an economy’s growth journey – aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
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Taxes and Spending
Taxation and government spending are commonly used intervention tools during crises. What dangers and limitations do they present?
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A Lever on Money Supply
What does the Federal Reserve do? Learn about monetary policy and the role of ‘The Fed.’
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Free Trade, the Good and the Bad
Why free trade can be good for an economy, and a brief explanation of its potential undesirable unintended consequences
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Growth Ad Infinitum
How can developed countries sustain growth? Let’s take a look at Robert Solow’s Growth Model.
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Macroeconomics on the Ground
Examine universal basic income, the 4-hour workweek, and cryptocurrency from the perspective of macroeconomics.