GEOB: Supply Side and Growth and Productivity

In today's class we discussed Chapter 5: The Supply Side and Chapter 6: Growth and Productivity. The discussion was rather technical in nature, so here are some articles that discuss the motivation behind the models. If you missed yesterday's post, see: Welcome 405-1 GEOB Students.

Economic Indicators

• A Beginner's Guide to Economic Indicators

Unemployment

• Would 0% Unemployment Be a Good Thing?

Recessions

• Do Changes in Stock Prices Cause Recessions?
• Recession? Depression? What's the difference?
• Why Do Government Budget Deficits Grow During Recessions?
• Are recessions good for the economy?

Economic Growth

• Does the Superbowl Predict Economic Growth?
• The Effect of Income Taxes on Economic Growth