Assignment
Part One:
Assume the United States has a potential GDP of approximately $20.6 trillion. Use economic indicators from the last eight quarters to make a determination about the state of the economy, whether the U.S is in a recession, expansion or macroeconomic equilibrium. You must explain and support your answer with information you have researched and learned during the semester. Any research that is used must be cited in the paper. This information should include the following:
· Real GDP
· Unemployment rate
· Labor Force Participation rate
· Inflation rate
Part Two:
Draw a graph (AD-AS w/LRAS) showing the economic situation you have stated in Part One. The graph should be clearly labeled. Include a paragraph which describes the graph. Bar graphs, circle graphs and the PPF are not appropriate graphs for this part.
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Q1' 2016
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Q2' 2016
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Q3' 2016
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Q4' 2016
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Q1' 2017
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Q2' 2017
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Q3' 2017
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Q4' 2017
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Real GDP (Growth Rate)
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0.6%
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2.2%
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2.8%
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1.8%
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1.2%
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3.1%
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3.2%
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2.5%
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Unemployment Rate
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5.01%
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4.9%
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4.9%
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4.8%
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4.6%
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4.3%
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4.3%
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4.1%
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Labor Force Participation
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62.8%
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62.8%
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62.8%
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62.8%
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62.9%
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62.9%
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62.9%
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62.7%
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Inflation Rate
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0.9%
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1.0%
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1.5%
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2.1%
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2.4%
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1.6%
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2.2%
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2.1%
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