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Essay Instructions: Money Train Multimedia Activity

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Students learn the role the Federal Reserve plays in managing a nation's monetary system. Students gain the foundation for understanding monetary policies by understanding the role of the Federal Reserve and the tools it uses to shape the monetary system.

Resource Required

Ch. 29 of Principles of Economics

http://www.federalreserve.gov/default.htm

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Student covers all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

* How the tool that they have chosen affected the economy

* How the action may affect economic growth

* Why it is important to affect economic growth

* The student must provide a rationale for the use of each tool of the Fed.

* Each answer is 150 to 200 words in length.

Student states major points clearly with specific details, examples, or analysis; and organizes logically

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct

Essay Instructions: Money and Interest Rates

Money and interest rates are important for individuals and businesses making decisions to finance purchases. The following articles deal with assessing conditions to finance purchases and important aspects of policy.

Allen, Bruce. "Leading Economic Indicators Predict Market Trends " Retrieved February 28, 2011 from:
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/leading-economic-indicators.asp



Chan, Sewell (2010) "Fed Study Suggest..." The New York Times, Retrieved February 17, 2011.

Economic Focus: "What goes around", The Economist, Retrieved February 17, 2011.

Read the above articles and write a 4-5 pages that address each of the following questions:

1. Suppose the Federal Reserve wanted to reduce the money supply. What are some of the tools the Fed would use to achieve this policy objective. (Be sure to use the background materials in your answer).

2. The government predicts that economic growth will be slower than expected. What can the Federal Reserve do to increase economic growth? What should it do if it wanted to reduce inflation in terms of the money supply?

3. What major economic indicators would you examine if you were planning to purchase a new car, some business equipment or a house and needed a loan? Explain. How does the Chan article affect decisions by the firm and household?

Case Assignment Expectations:

Use concepts from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resources you can find from the cyberlibrary or other internet search engines. Pleas be sure to cite all sources within the text and provide a reference list at the end of the paper.

Length: 3 pages double spaced and typed.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

Your ability to understand the relationship between the supply of money and the Federal Reserve.

Some in-text references to the modular background material (APA formatting not required).

The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the case readings.

Essay Instructions: Money and Interest Rates


Money and Interest Rates

Money and interest rates are important for individuals and businesses making decisions to finance purchases. The following articles deal with assessing conditions to finance purchases and important aspects of policy.

Tom Woodruff has written an interesting and to-the-point article about effects of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and changes in interest rates.

"A borrower's guide to forecasting interest rates" Retrieved on November 15, 2009.

Economic Focus: "What goes around", The Economist, Retrieved on November 15, 2009.

Read the above articles and write a 4-5 pages that address each of the following questions:

1. What major economic indicators would you examine if you were planning to make a large purchase and needed a loan? For example, think about buying a new car, some business equipment or a house?

2. Describe how the Federal Reserve?s (Fed for short) policy-makers can influence interest rates.

3. Do you think prospects for changes in Fed policy would affect your decision to make a purchase that requires financing? Explain.

4. How can the Fed can influence interest rates in the current economy? What would be your suggestion to stimulate or "fix" the economy?

Case Assignment Expectations:

Use concepts from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resources you can find from the cyberlibrary or other internet search engines. Pleas be sure to cite all sources within the text and provide a reference list at the end of the paper.

Length: 4-5 pages double spaced and typed.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

Your ability to understand the relationship between the supply of money and the Federal Reserve.

Some in-text references to the modular background material (APA formatting not required).

The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the case readings.


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Essay Instructions: ‘Money as a motivator has a positive effect on a safety culture’. Discuss the validity of this statement.

Please remember this is related to Health and Safety when answering the question.