Monday, November 1, 2010

Unemployment

This article is for November 8th. What is the forecast for unemployment? What are your thoughts about this situation>


AIG Today- After the Bailout

Read this current article about AIG. Remember, we discussed this company with the movie, Inside the Meltdown. Where are they today? How are they doing? This article is for November 8th.

Friday, October 29, 2010

The Warning


In the aftermath of the economic meltdown, FRONTLINE looks for clues about why it happened and examines moments when it might have gone much differently. Producer/director Michael Kirk discovers early warnings of the crash, reveals an intense battle among members of the Clinton administration, and uncovers a concerted effort not to regulate the lucrative derivatives markets, which would become the ticking time-bomb within the American economy.


If you are looking for more background information on the meltdown -- watch this.

Click the title, The Warning to watch.

Middies Making Us Proud


This article is not for a grade........ just bragging about our Middies! Awesome guys!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Inside the Meltdown

Click on the title above to watch the complete program. Essay--- New due date-- Nov 1


Friday, October 22, 2010

More Working Families Getting Food Aid


This article is for November 1st. Read this article, summarize and then discuss your opinion.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Budget Hero

Click the Title above and play Budget Hero.


Monday, October 18, 2010

Why is France Running Out of Gas?

This article is Due October 25th.


Thursday, October 14, 2010

Value of the Dollar Drops


Read and respond for October 18

Stocks headed higher


Read this article and respond about the stock market

Friday, October 8, 2010

Thursday, October 7, 2010

AP Macro Period 5


AP Macro Period 4


Economics of Halloween

Read this article about and comment about the Economics of Halloween. This article is due October 11th.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The Fed Boss has spoken--- his advice?


The Fed Boss has spoken and expressed some serious concern. What did he say? What do you believe we should do? How might this impact your home? This article is due October 11th.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite

Read this article and comment--due October 4th.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Cuba: Makes a change

New rules for Cuban workers. Read this and comment. This article is for September 27th.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Episode 34: Comparative Advantage & Trade

Another explanation of comparative advantage and absolute advantage.

absolute and comparative advantage

Are you still having problems with absolute and comparative advantage? If so, watch this video for further explanation.