Monday, April 30

Economics 1. 7-Minute Reading: Obama + Romney on the Economy 1. How many jobs were added to the economy in March? How does this compare to other months this year? 2. What 2 policies specifically are the Republicans criticizing Obama for? 3. What specifically are Obama Administration officials concerned about (“external shocks”) from outside the country? 2. Multiple Choice Review (handout) 3. PPT Review 4. Macro Analysis Essay: I. Introduction—3-5 sentences summarizing what macroeconomics is and why it is important II. Analysis: How’s the US economy doing right now? Cite specific statistics and explain their meaning (what it says about our Economy)...you can also include other stats/concepts (income inequality?) that we've addressed. III. Problem: Based on what YOU know, why is the Economy in this situation right now. IV. Solution: What should the US government do about the current economic situation so that it gets better? V. Getting Personal: How has the Economy affected YOU and your family? 5. Colbert on Obama AP World 1. DBQ 2. Test Corrections