1. Provide an example of each of the factors of production and how the government may alter the factor to expand the productive ability of the economy? Provide a chart if needed?
2. Explain the concept of comparative advantage. How does this concept explain that it is advantageous for the US to trade with a country at a markedly lower level of technological development? Provide a chart if needed?
3. Explain how a minimum wage may allow for more discrimination to occur in a workplace. Is this a certain conclusion? What market conditions would mitigate this outcome? Provide a chart if needed?
4. Explain the assumptions behind the model of perfect competition? Provide a chart if needed?
5. Explain the sources of the recent housing price "bubble"? Provide a chart if needed?
6. Using the PPF and Circular Flow models explain how a government shutdown will likely alter the short- and long-run health of the economy? Provide a chart if needed?