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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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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Purchasing power: An alternative Big Mac index

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According to the August 20, 2009 Economist.com article " Purchasing power: An alternative Big Mac index ," an average worker in Ch...

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

The Big Mac index

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The Economist magazine uses the Big Mac Index to measure the relative purchasing power of various currencies. (Click the image below to e...

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

The Big Mac index

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The Economist magazine publishes the Big Mac index which "seeks to make exchange-rate theory more digestible. It is arguably the worl...

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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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