What Does the Data Show us About Our Economy?

What was the month of December like for our economy? How might this news impact your community or household?

This article will be used for January 15th.

Minimum Wage Increase- How will this impact you?

With what you know about economics so far...... do you think a hike in the minimum wage is a good thing for our economy or not? Please post your opinion and we will discuss this further in class. Please read article and cite their explanation of what this means as well. Do you agree or disagree?

Unemployment Rate hits 5 Year High

With poor economic times comes an even higher unemployment rate. Are you surprised with this number? Do you have concerns? Do you know someone that has lost their job?

Summer Article 7: Toughest Summer Job This Year Is Finding One

We just recently had our graduation ceremony for MHS; one of the things probably not said, was that they are stepping out into the worst job market in 50 years. The current economic problems are not just effecting your parents, they are directly impacting teenagers. Read this article and see how great the impact is. Are you working? Did you have problems finding a job?

Summer Article 3: Is the American Dream dead or alive?

"House values are plummeting, food and gas prices are rising, the unemployment rate is up and no one in power can agree on how to make things better.

All this as thousands of new college graduates across the country are starting to look for work.

Is the American Dream dead? We want to hear from you. Are you living a better life than your parents did? Will your children achieve a better life than you? Share your story." http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=34365