Basic distinction between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

(1) What are the main differences between microeconomics and macroeconomics? Provide an example of a microeconomic and macroeconomic phenomenon. (2) Would you give an example of a microeconomic decision you've made at work or home? (3) Would you give an example of how a macroeconomic phenomenon has impacted a personal or business decision of yours? In the end, what was the result of your decision?

Economics for business

What potential problems arise from government guarantees? What is the difference between contractionary and expansionary monetary policy? Which do you think is more appropriate today? Briefly describe the three tools of monetary policy. Discuss how the monetary policy tools work to help achieve the monetary policy targets.

Economics for business

Why do nations sometimes decide to restrict free trade? What is the balance of payments?

Economics for business

Characterize the state of the economy. Is the Federal Reserve more concerned about high inflation or the possibility of a recession? Or, is the Federal Reserve more concerned about other issues? If so, what are they? What is the stated direction of recent monetary policy? What policy actions have the Federal Reserve taken to confirm that direction?

Fed Meeting

Please read the attached article and answer this question: What do you think will happen after Tuesday's meeting?