Section 4.2 Understanding the Economy
The goals of an economy The various measurements used to analyze an economy The four phases of the business cycle
Employee Productivity Productivity – output per worker hour that is measured over a defined period of time, such as a week, month, or year. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) A measure of the goods and services produced using labor and property located in this country Inflation Rising prices Two Measures of inflation: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Producer Price Index (PPI) Unemployment Rate Jobless
The business cycle is recurring slow-down and growth of an economy. 4 Phases: Prosperity – time when the economy is flourishing, also know as expansion. Recession – a period of economic slowdown that lasts for two quarters, or six months Depression – a period of prolonged recession Recovery – the increase in the overall economic activity.
Name four measurements used to gauge the success of an economy. T/F A depression one of the main phases of the business cycle. T/FThe definition of inflation is the rising of prices. T/FConsumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) are two measure of inflation.