Questions:
1. Choose an industry and discuss market forces that are increasing aggregate demand.
2. For your industry in question #1, what future forces could decrease aggregate demand?
3. Is the Federal Reserve taking any action to influence the movement of interest rates? Explain.
4. Is the trend of bank mergers and acquisitions good for the future health of the financial industry? Explain.
5. Do you agree with the current fiscal policy that is being followed in the U.S.?
6. What are some of the political factors affecting current fiscal policy?
7. Should the U.S. continue to promote trade liberalization?
8. Will current U.S. trade policy help it to successfully compete in the future global market?