Major Debates Over Macroeconomic Policy (for Macroeconomics Class)
Major Debates Over Macroeconomic Policy (for Macroeconomics Class)
Purpose of Assignment
address six unresolved issues in macroeconomics,
each of which is central to current political debates. Students are required to use
information and tools that they have accumulated in their study of the text and evaluate
both sides of those issues determine which side they can support for each issue, and
defend their positions.
Assignment Steps
Select two subjects from the following list of topics and write an analysis:
1) Introduction
2) Active monetary and fiscal policy
3) Increased government spending to fight recessions
4) Reducing federal government's discretionary powers
5) Zero-inflation target
6) Balanced government budget
7) Tax incentives for saving
8) Conclusion
Evaluate both the advocatesâ position and the critics' position.
Determine which position you support and defend you position.