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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.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Life, Inc.

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http://www.boingboing.net/2009/05/04/life-inc.html
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Most Lucrative College Degrees

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The July 24, 2009 CNN Money article " Most Lucrative College Degrees " by Julianne Pepitone demonstrates how supply and demand in...
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Five freedoms you would lose in health care reform

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Do not misunderstand me. The U.S. needs to reform its health care system. It spends more on health care than any other country, but only r...
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Minimum wage hike: More money or fewer jobs?

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Embedded video from CNNMoney.com Video According to " Minimum wage hike: More money or fewer jobs? ", a July 24, 2009 CNNMoney.com...
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A Brief History of the Minimum Wage

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" A Brief History of the Minimum Wage " by Laura Fitzpatrick was published in TIME magazine on July 24, 2009: With the U.S. trill...
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Annual Rates of U.S. Economic Growth

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... U.S. Economic Growth Percentage Change in Real Gross Domestic Product ... Year Percentage Change in Real GDP 2008 ... 2007 2.0 2006 2.8 ...
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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Minimum wage hike could threaten low earners' jobs

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According to " Minimum wage hike could threaten low earners' jobs ," a July 23 article by Associated Press writer Dionne Walke...
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Jacksonville's Mayor Lobbies for Solutions to its Budget Crisis

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Mayor John Peyton presented his proposed budget to the Jacksonville, Florida City Council in July 2009 and faced strong opposition, primaril...
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Producing Ohio: Creating Our Economy

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" Producing Ohio: Creating Our Economy is an interactive multimedia economics curriculum for fifth through eighth grade students. Thes...
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Jacksonville's budget crisis

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Across the United States, federal, state, and local governments are struggling to generate sufficient revenues to fund the services citizens...
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The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933

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Read Wikipedia's summary of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 .
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20 Ways to Waste Your Money

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According to " 20 Ways to Waste Your Money " by Erin Burt in a July 23, 2009 article on Kiplinger.com: Whether a newbie or seasone...
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COULD YOU SURVIVE WITHOUT MONEY? MEET THE GUY WHO DOES.

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The article COULD YOU SURVIVE WITHOUT MONEY? MEET THE GUY WHO DOES on men.style.com tells the story of a man in Utah who has spent almost...
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Ten Most Popular Jobs for Economics Majors

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The Ten Most Popular Jobs for Economics Majors are: Popular Jobs for Economics Degree Methodology Jobs ranked by popularity among graduate...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Is Marijuana the Answer to California's Budget Woes?

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A July 22, 2009 article by Tom McNichol in TIME magazine asks " Is Marijuana the Answer to California's Budget Woes? ": Propon...
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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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