Unit 2: Macro Measures and International Trade

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THE BUSINESS THE BUSINESS CYCLECYCLE

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1. Define Macroeconomics2. What are the 3 economic goals that all

countries have3. Identify the 3 key parts of the definition of

GDP4. How do we use GDP5. Identify w hat is NOT included in GDP6. List the 4 components of GDP7. Define Inflation8. Explain the difference between Nominal and

Real GDP9. Explain Real GDP per Capita10.Name 10 Disney Movies

Paul Solman Video:

The Roller Coaster Ride

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THE BUSINESS CYCLEThe national economy fluctuates resulting in periods of

boom and bust.

A Recession is 6 month period of decline in output, income, employment, and trade. (If really bad…then depression)

Inflation Unemployment

Full employment

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1. Why is the business cycle like a roller coaster?2. How do wars affect the economy?

200 Years of the Business Cycle

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The Business CycleWhy does the economy fluctuate?•Retailer and Producers send misleading information about consumer demand.

•Advances in tech, productivity, or resources. •Outside influences (wars, supply shocks, panic).

•Macroeconomics measures these fluctuations and guides policies to keep the economy stable.

•The government has the responsibility to:• Promote long-term growth.• Prevent unemployment (resulting from a bust).• Prevent inflation (resulting form a boom).

Who cares?

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2010 GDP Growth Rate= 2.8%

What is Economic Growth?1. An increase in real GDP over time2. An increase in real GDP per capita over

time (usually used to determine standard of living)

Why is economic growth the goal of every society?

• Provides better goods and services• Increases wages and standard of living• Allows more leisure time• Economy can better meet wants

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Connection to PPCThe same information shown on the business

cycle can be shown on a production possibilities curve.

1. Full employment2. Unemployment3. Inflation

The shifters of the PPC affect GDP1. Change in quantity/quality of resources2. Changes in technology3. Changes in trade

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