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Introduction to Macroeconomics: The Big Picture - Discussing the ideas of John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman. Please address the following questions: 1. Compare and contrast the way Keynes and Friedman approach the economy. What are the key differences and similarities? 2. If Keynes argues for a role for government policies in the economy what is that role and why does Friedman a...

Measures and Indicators: GDP, national income, unemployment, inflation - My reference organization is Walmart Refering to indicators of performance, particularly indicators of improving or decreasing levels of performance used by Walmart. Please address the following questions: 1. What are the three best macro-economic indicators that you could use to assess conditions that apply t...

Cigarette Smoking - Cigarette Smoking and Taxes (adapted from lesson in economics.about.com) Cigarette taxes are a hot topic in Economics for many reasons. Cigarettes are considered goods with a negative externality. This implies that some external parties are negatively affected by the private transaction of others. For instance, cigarettes produce second hand smoke such that even nonsmokers are...

Supply: Production, Costs, and Profits - Please provide a detailed explanation on the following questions: 1. How does trade affect the production possibilities frontier? 2. Give an argument for or against trade. Explain your reasons. 3. What should government do to support your argument?

Ben Bernanke - 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve - How would you rate Ben Bernanke's performance as Chairman of the Federal Reserve? Can you suggest any improvements for his management of our central bank? Reference an be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Bernanke Thanks in advance for your answer. v/r