1. U.S. Economy 2008 to 2011
Stock Market 13,000 → 6,500 → 12,000
Unemployment 5% → %
GDP Recession → 2-3% Growth
Inflation Low → low/moderate
Debt 10 Trillion → Tril.
Interest Rates 5.25% → %
AS1
Inflation
AD1
Real
GDP

2. Question #1 1) Discuss some possible solutions to increase.
1) Discuss some possible solutions to increase
the current rate of GDP growth.
Benefits
Costs/Risks

3. What makes an economy expand?
GDP
GDP
- Focus on what will shift the PPF
graph to the right
- Think long run & short run

4. Growing the U.S. Economy
Economists argue over the benefits/costs of both Expansionary Fiscal Policy & Loose Monetary Policy.
Base your policy on a cost/benefit analysis.
Be sure to talk about the risk of your policy.
Costs/Risks
Idea to Grow Economy