Critically think about GDP as a measure of growth. Economic prosperity is usually tied to GDP growth.
Question:
Link: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CA-DE
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CA
Topic 2: Economic Impacts on Climate Change
Reflect on some of the economic impacts on climate change such as higher sea levels, and extreme temperatures. What measures can be taken to reverse the trend?
Topic 3: Fractional Reserve Banking & Rising Income Inequality
Reflect on the fractional reserve banking system and how it leads to rising income inequality between rich and poor. You are required to do some research on the topic and provide a critical analysis of the banking system and its impact on households and society at large.
Topic 4: Covid 19 & Fiscal Policy
Discuss the Philippines government response to COVID-19 pandemic using fiscal policy tools. What was the response like? Was it effective? What could have been done differently?
Topic 5: Student Debt
Student debt has significantly increased over the last few years and it has become a major national debate in several countries including Canada.
- Give a brief overview of the student debt in Canada (or a country of your choice). Make sure you include some statistics and relevant data in your answer.
- What are some of the socioeconomic costs and effects of students debt ?
Discuss the difference between the income approach and expenditure approach in calculating GDP. Provide examples to support your answer.
Reflective QuestionsWhat were the high points during this Economics course? What were some of your challenges? What lessons caught your attention? What experiences are memorable? What strategies have you implemented in your online learning? How would you rate your effort level and time management in this course? Speaking generally, how did your instructor and classmates influence you?
Decisional Questions
How will this economics course and educational experience support your personal, educational and professional goals? What new study skills and strategies will you put in place for future courses in your program? How will you continue your educational growth journey in the future?
Macroeconomics Canada in the Global Environment
ISBN: 978-0321778109
8th edition
Authors: Michael Parkin, Robin Bade