AP Economics
Economics isn’t just something you find in a textbook. It can be a potent tool to right past wrongs and improve people’s lives. - Janet Yellen
Your to-do listHead to Google Classroom to take a Practice MCQ Exam. Don't fret; this exam counts for nothing in the gradebook. It is a great opportunity to identify what you know and what you and start to narrow down where each of you need to focus your review. Give it your best shot. If anything, it will help you maximize the return on your preparation for the exam and what economist wouldn't like that? Your homeworkPlease complete the Practice MCQ Exam Student Response Sheet for Tuesday, April 4th. This will help us analyze how each of you did and it will help you earn some points towards the Fourth Quarter.
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Your to-do listPlease head to Google Classroom to prepare to take the Unit 6 Exam, AP Exam Review MaterialsNow that we are at the point that we can review, I want to go over some of the resources available to you as well as some of the assignments I would like you to complete.
Please keep in mind that the Fifty Essential Questions and the Cheat Sheet are due on Monday, April 10th. Your to-do listPlease access the Unit 6 MCQ and FRQ Progress Checks from Google Classroom. What's coming upWednesday, 3/29: Unit 6 Test (will be counted on the Fourth Quarter to allow time for retakes), Unit 6 Graphing Test due, be sure that your Topic Questions are done as well
Friday: 3/31: Begin AP Exam Review Your to-do listPlease grab the notes for Topics 6.5 and 6.6. What's coming upMonday, 3/27: Unit 6 Review, Unit 6 Study Guide due
Wednesday, 3/29: Unit 6 Test (will be counted on the Fourth Quarter to allow time for retakes), Unit 6 Graphing Test due Friday: 3/31: Begin AP Exam Review Your to-do listPlease grab the notes on Topics 6.2 and 6.3. In the world of finance, where fortunes are made, There lies a market that never seems to fade, It's the foreign exchange, where currencies trade, And the ups and downs are hard to evade. It's a place where nations come to transact, And traders make deals to buy or to sell, The value of a currency is a simple fact, It rises or falls, with each buy or sell. The market's moves are often hard to predict, It's a rollercoaster ride that can make you sick, For one day the dollar may soar up high, And the next day it may take a dive. In this market, news can make or break, A currency's worth, for it's all at stake, A war, a treaty, a speech, or a quake, Can shake the market, and cause it to shake. It's a game where the players are the best, And the stakes are high, for they never rest, They analyze, they forecast, they invest, For a single mistake can put them to the test. In this world, the currency is king, And the traders, they dance to its swing, For they know that the market's a tricky thing, And they must be wise, or they'll lose everything. So here's to the foreign exchange market, A place where the brave and the bold embark, It's a place where the risks are high, But the rewards can be beyond the sky. What's coming upThursday, 3/23: Topics 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6
Monday, 3/27: Unit 6 Review, Unit 6 Study Guide due Wednesday, 3/29: Unit 6 Test (will be counted on the Fourth Quarter to allow time for retakes), Unit 6 Graphing Test due Friday: 3/31: Begin AP Exam Review Your to-do list
Balance of Payments Accounts (6.1)Let's start following the money from one country to another. Please grab the notes and activity on Balance of Payments Accounts (6.1). What's nextTuesday, 3/21: Topics 6.2 and 6.3. Be sure to have the Edpuzzles on 6.2 and 6.3 complete.
Thursday, 3/23: Topics 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6 Monday, 3/27: Unit 6 Review, Unit 6 Study Guide due Wednesday, 3/29: Unit 6 Test (will be counted on the Fourth Quarter to allow time for retakes), Unit 6 Graphing Test due Friday: 3/31: Begin AP Exam Review Your to-do listHappy Asynchronous Eve to all my economists.
For our Wednesday apart from each other, I would like you to take the time to make sure that you have completed all of your work for Unit 5: the Study Guide, Topic Questions, and the Graphing test. And don't forget to study for our test which I will administer on Friday. I may post an edPuzzle on Topic 6.1 as well. I hope everyone is safe and warm during the storm. See you on Friday. Mr. Raby Your to-do listPlease grab the Unit 5 Progress Check FRQ and Practice Sheet from Google Classroom. What's coming up
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Economic Growth (5.6) and Public Policy and Economic Growth (5.7)Public policy and growth are intertwined, A balance must be struck to keep them aligned, For policy that's well designed and just, Can spur growth and make economies robust. Investments in education and infrastructure, Can lead to long-term growth and a brighter future, While policies that promote innovation, Can lead to new ideas and transformation. Taxes and regulations must be carefully balanced, To avoid stifling growth and leaving markets challenged, While policies that focus on social welfare, Can lead to a more equitable and fair share. Public policy can also impact trade, Opening up markets and reducing barriers made, Free trade agreements and open borders, Can lead to economic growth without borders. But public policy is not a silver bullet, It must be carefully crafted and thoughtfully put, To ensure that growth is sustainable and fair, And that all have a chance to prosper and share. So let us think carefully about the policies we make, For the future of our economies is at stake, With careful planning and thoughtful design, Public policy can lead to growth that's truly divine. What's coming up
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Government Deficits and the National Debt (5.4)
How in debt is the United States? Check out the U.S. Debt clock to find out.
Visit USADebtClock.com to learn more! Crowding Out (5.5)
In economics there's a concept called crowding out,
Where government spending can lead to doubt, About the private sector's ability to thrive, As resources are diverted and taken in a dive. Investments made by private firms, Are replaced with those made by government terms, This can lead to a decrease in efficiency, As bureaucracy can slow things down indefinitely. Though it may seem like a great plan, To spend more money and help the common man, Crowding out can create a domino effect, On the economy, and ultimately neglect. While the government may try to aid, Crowding out can leave the private sector dismayed, Affecting the market and leading to decline, As private investments can no longer align. So while the concept of crowding out may seem benign, It can lead to economic decline over time, A balance must be struck between public and private, To ensure the economy remains stable and bright. |
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