Instruction
Discussion 1: AT LEAST 200 WORDS
Prior to beginning work on this discussion,
● Read Chapters 9, 11 and 12 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice.
There are two parts to this discussion.
Part 1
In your own words define and explain fiscal policy. List the pros and cons for the fiscal
policy you selected. Include supply-side economics in your explanation. As you think
through your answer, remember the government may exercise expansionary or
restrictive fiscal policy.
Part 2
Research one specific real-life example of a fiscal policy and explain its overall impact
on the economy. In your example, discuss any political influences.
Note: when possible, select a different example than those already posted by a fellow
classmate.
Discussion 2: AT LEAST 200 WORDS
Prior to beginning work on this discussion,
● Read Chapter 11 of Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice.
● Read Chapter 4 of Popular Economics: What the Rolling Stones, Downton
Abbey, and LeBron James Can Teach You About Economics.
Let’s cordially debate a controversial and often misunderstood macroeconomic topic.
Our huge U.S. government debt (see the latest debt being counted at U.S. Debt Clock
continues to grow and is constantly in the news.
https://www.usdebtclock.org/
For your initial post address the following:
● Is the large and increasing national debt an issue we should be concerned
about?
● How does John Tamny view the national debt? What is your conclusion? Is
this a problem, why or why not? Be sure to support your conclusion with
facts.