Economics

1. Why doesn't the government pay for all its goods simply by printing money? 2. What was the cause of the S & L crisis? What role did the government guarantees play in that crisis? 3. Is the current US Banking system susceptible to panic? If so, how might a panic occur? 4. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. How might this be relevant to expansionary (as opposed to contractionary) monetary policy? 5. Which is considered the more effective tool: monetary or fiscal policy? Why? 6. What are two ways government can finance a budget deficit? 7. "The deficit should be of concern." What additional information do you... click for more

The Federal Reserve Bank and economics discussion questions

The Federal Reserve Bank publishes a report called the Beige Book eight times a year that summarizes the current economic conditions in each of the 12 bank districts. 1. Report the recent conditions of consumer spending, labor markets, wages and prices, and industrial activity. 2. What is the most recent monetary policy action taken by the FOMC? 3. Based on your answer to 1 and 2, what monetary policy action do you recommend the FOMC take at its next meeting?

bus presentation

You have a meeting with a distance learning investment company's CEO and a few other high ranking officers. You are trying to obtain a loan for a distance learning company that you would like to start. Fortunately, you have a mentor to whom you can turn for help. Write your mentor a 2-page email in which you address the following: Analyze the audience (be creative and imagine who the CEO and other officers are) State the objectives for your presentation List topics that will be covered in the presentation Select a medium for your presentation to the CEO and explain why you chose it Determine the image you wish to portray at this presentation and provide details on how you will pro... click for more

What is data mining?

Data mining is it a unique science used in the business world. Long version: When is using data mining appropriate and not appropriate. And why might use data mining instead of other analytic methods?

What are the basic types of business questions that data mining will help answer?

or not answer?