ECO 561

Influence of Economics on Household Decision Making University of Phoenix, School of Business Economics ECO/561 Introduction The base level understanding of general economics can have a profound effect on how an individual rationalizes big purchases such a car, appliances, home repairs, home purchase, computer equipment, college tuition, or another “big-ticket” item, which are often purchased […]

Research Analysis for Business ECO/561 Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to create an analysis for a publicly traded company that can show the recommendation of the future and current success in its market. The company that I have chosen is the Target. Target Corporation (TGT) is a retail company known to many Americans

Inflation and Analyses of Monetary Policies ECO/561 Introduction Over a lifetime a person will spend a good portion of their money on gas and motor oil for their vehicle. Americans spend a little less than $1,968 a year on gas and motor oil. That works out to $164 a month. Spending in this category increased

Effectiveness of the Counter-Cyclical Policies ECO/561 The Great Recession Declines began in the early 2000’sWorldwide shift in the marketThe largest down turn since the Great DepressionBackdrop of sharp credit boomsSignificant declines in the unemployment rate The Housing bubble Vital force to the debt crisisSparked a global recessionFueled a down turn in European Sovereign debt crisisWhose

Government Intervention ECO/561 Overview Intervention & history of Social Security retirement benefitsArguments for government intervention Arguments on market based solutionsWho may be helped?Who may be hurt?Externalities & unintended consequencesCost trendsEvaluation of interventionRecommendations Social Security Retirement Benefits Arguments for Government Intervention Arguments for Market Based Solutions Raise the full retirement ageRaise the earnings capChange the cost

Effectiveness of the Counter-Cyclical Policies ECO/561 Table of Contents IntroductionThe Great RecessionThe Housing MarketSupply and DemandGovernment PoliciesFiscal PoliciesMonetary PoliciesConclusion Introduction Between December 2007-June 2009 the United States experienced the Great Recession. During the worst part of the Great Recession, virtually every segment of the U.S. economy was adversely affected. Employment losses were severe, but also

Comparative and Absolute Advantage A nation with a comparative or an absolute advantage to produce a specific good or service benefits from the enhancement of the total output and an increase in the standard of living. Distribution of resources varies greatly from one nation to another. International trade provides for countries the landscape to specialize

Inflation and Analysis of Monetary Policies ECO 561 Date Instructor Inflation and Analysis of Monetary Policies “Inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time” (Litra 2009). Inflation is measured by calculating the percentage change from year to year, or over a