Assignment
This is my stock question at the beginning of each Economics' course: Aside from the fact that you need the credits for this course to achieve a degree--what other factors come to mind that help you realize that at least a fundamental knowledge of Macro and Microeconomics is necessary for a fuller, richer life?
Do you think in light of what has happened to our nation over the past 10 years (the Great Recession) that having a key awareness of Economic issues is that much more important vs. turning a blind eye as some of us may have in the past?
Pick a topic to briefly discuss here in this week's forum, which will encourage others' input as well.
Some topics to consider would be: the national unemployment rate (is it still possible to achieve the "American Dream"; global market concerns... what is your opinion regarding all the controversy surrounding the results of our 2016 election; your thoughts regarding the repeal of Obamacare (its success/failures), etc. Do you feel economic conditions will now improve?
Shout out on any one/specific issue of your concern and please elaborate briefly for us, especially if you or your family have been affected/impacted negatively as a result of economic conditions and if you feel these conditions will now improve.