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An introduction to U.S. macroeconomic policy issues, such as how we use monetary and fiscal policies to promote economic growth, low unemployment, and low inflation.

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Friday, June 6, 2008

Investing at 15% per year

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Case C: Investing $1000 at 15% per year Suppose you invest $1000 today at a 15% rate of return. Using the equation above, we can calculate...

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Investing at 10% per year

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Case B: Investing $1000 at 10% per year Suppose you invest $1000 today at a 10% rate of return. Using the equation above, we can calculate...

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Investing at 5% per year

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Case A: Investing $1000 at 5% per year Suppose you invest $1000 today at a 5% rate of return. Using the equation above, we can calculate t...

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The Power of Compound Interest

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Compound interest is a financial return that is earned on a previously earned financial return. It is interest that is earned on previousl...

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JOHN BUCK: Jacksonville, Florida; I am a professor of economics at Jacksonville University, where I teach courses in introductory economics, comparative economic development, and globalization. I use this blog to keep in touch with my current and former students. Teachers and students at other schools, as well as others interested in economic issues, are welcome to use this resource.

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