Antitrust policy. What does the U.S. government hope to achieve through the use of its antitrust policy? How does international competition affect domestic antitrust policy?

What does the U.S. government hope to achieve through the use of its antitrust policy? How does international competition affect domestic antitrust policy?

Economic policies

How are economic policies impacted by politics? Does politics make a positive or a negative contribution to economic policy? Explain.

What US economic policies have affected the automotive industry

How have US economic or fiscal policies affected employment rates? What US economic or fiscal policies might affect the growth or decline of the automotive industry? Have US economic or fiscal policies affected the pricing of autos?

Similarities and differences in the roles economists play

Discuss similarities and differences in the roles economists play as policy makers and as scientists. How would advice offered to policymakers differ depending on which role an economist assumes? Please offer an educated opinion.

Federal Reserve

Peruse the following link to the Federal Reserve and find the latest meeting minutes. Discuss how the Fed's latest interest rate decision might impact the economy. http://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/default.htm