US Economy: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Value of the U.S. Dollar
The value of the US Dollar can be measured in many ways - exchange rates, Treasury yields and foreign currency reserves. Learn how the value of the dollar affects the US economy.
The value of the US Dollar can be measured in many ways - exchange rates, Treasury yields and foreign currency reserves. Learn how the value of the dollar affects the US economy.
Great Depression of 1929
Causes of the Great Depression of 1929. Life during the Great Depression of 1929. What ended the Great Depression. Unemployment during the Great Depression
Causes of the Great Depression of 1929. Life during the Great Depression of 1929. What ended the Great Depression. Unemployment during the Great Depression
GDP Current Statistics
A summary of current U.S. GDP statistics, including GDP definitions, GDP descriptions, and links to each GDP statistical report from Q4 2006 to the current quarter.
A summary of current U.S. GDP statistics, including GDP definitions, GDP descriptions, and links to each GDP statistical report from Q4 2006 to the current quarter.
Economic Stimulus Package
The economic stimulus bill, stemmed from President Barack Obama economic stimulus package, explained in detail. The impact of the economic stimulus package on the U.S. economy.
The economic stimulus bill, stemmed from President Barack Obama economic stimulus package, explained in detail. The impact of the economic stimulus package on the U.S. economy.
What Is The U.S. Economy?
Defines GDP, describes how it acts as the economic indicator of the US economy and how it affects the reader.
Defines GDP, describes how it acts as the economic indicator of the US economy and how it affects the reader.
Cause of Recession
The causes of economic recession, the major causes of the 2001 recession and why our economy is in a recession now.
The causes of economic recession, the major causes of the 2001 recession and why our economy is in a recession now.
Economic Depression
Definition of Economic Depression
Definition of Economic Depression
Advantages of NAFTA
The advantages of NAFTA for Mexico, Canada and the U.S. include an increase in trade which has contributed to economic growth.
The advantages of NAFTA for Mexico, Canada and the U.S. include an increase in trade which has contributed to economic growth.
History of NAFTA
An overview of the history of NAFTA.
An overview of the history of NAFTA.
Recession FAQ
What an economic recession is, how recession affects the economy and how recession affects you.
What an economic recession is, how recession affects the economy and how recession affects you.
U.S. National Debt
A description of the US national debt, how the US debt got so large, and who owns it. How the US debt impacts you and the economy.
A description of the US national debt, how the US debt got so large, and who owns it. How the US debt impacts you and the economy.
LIBOR Rates
The LIBOR rate is that interest rate that banks charge each other.
The LIBOR rate is that interest rate that banks charge each other.
GDP Growth Rate
Defines the difference between the measurement of GDP and the GDP growth rate.
Defines the difference between the measurement of GDP and the GDP growth rate.
Unemployment Rate
Explains what the unemployment rate is, why it is important, and how it affects the U.S. economy. Describes historical and current unemployment rate future trends. Explains how the unemployment rate affects you.
Explains what the unemployment rate is, why it is important, and how it affects the U.S. economy. Describes historical and current unemployment rate future trends. Explains how the unemployment rate affects you.
Disadvantages of NAFTA
An outline of the disadvantages of NAFTA.
An outline of the disadvantages of NAFTA.
Components of GDP
Components of GDP
Components of GDP
What is Inflation?
definition of inflation
definition of inflation
Dollar Collapse Imminent
Is the U.S. Dollar in danger of an imminent collapse? What would cause a dollar collapse? If the dollar does collapse, what will happen? What is the best way to protect your finances against a dollar collapse?
Is the U.S. Dollar in danger of an imminent collapse? What would cause a dollar collapse? If the dollar does collapse, what will happen? What is the best way to protect your finances against a dollar collapse?
Facts About NAFTA
A history of NAFTA, and an overview of the benefits and problems with NAFTA for Mexico, Canada and the U.S.
A history of NAFTA, and an overview of the benefits and problems with NAFTA for Mexico, Canada and the U.S.
What are Treasury Bonds?
A definition of Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and Treasury notes.
A definition of Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and Treasury notes.
Dollar Decline or Collapse
Reasons for the decline in the value of the US dollar, why it won't collapse, and what you can do about it.
Reasons for the decline in the value of the US dollar, why it won't collapse, and what you can do about it.
Subprime Mortgage Crisis
The subprime mortgage crisis has put the U.S. economy into the worst recession since 1982. This primer tracks how the subprime crisis unfolded, affecting first the real estate market and then the economy overall. It gives you definitions of important terms. It also explains how interest rates and real estate play an integral role in the U.S. economy. Finally, it gives resources for those who are suffering from the subprime mortgage crisis directly.
The subprime mortgage crisis has put the U.S. economy into the worst recession since 1982. This primer tracks how the subprime crisis unfolded, affecting first the real estate market and then the economy overall. It gives you definitions of important terms. It also explains how interest rates and real estate play an integral role in the U.S. economy. Finally, it gives resources for those who are suffering from the subprime mortgage crisis directly.
Federal Reserve Interest Rates
A primer which explains why the Fed lowered the Federal Reserve interest rate, how it will affect the U.S. economy, and what it means for you.
A primer which explains why the Fed lowered the Federal Reserve interest rate, how it will affect the U.S. economy, and what it means for you.
Natural Unemployment Rate
Natural unemployment rate is a certain amount of unemployment due to job turnover, mismatch between jobs and skills, and minimum wage laws, for example.
Natural unemployment rate is a certain amount of unemployment due to job turnover, mismatch between jobs and skills, and minimum wage laws, for example.
A Primer on Interest Rates
Basic primer on interest rates, including Fed Funds rate, Treasury Bonds, and mortgage interest rates. Explains how interest rates affect the economy and your life. Discusses future interest rate trends, and the impact of an inverted yield curve.
Basic primer on interest rates, including Fed Funds rate, Treasury Bonds, and mortgage interest rates. Explains how interest rates affect the economy and your life. Discusses future interest rate trends, and the impact of an inverted yield curve.
Economic Recession
Definition of economic recession, including the technical definition of recession and the general definition of recession.
Definition of economic recession, including the technical definition of recession and the general definition of recession.
CPI
Consumer Price Index or CPI Index definition, how to calculate CPI and the Consumer Price Index History.
Consumer Price Index or CPI Index definition, how to calculate CPI and the Consumer Price Index History.
Impact of Inflation
How inflation impacts the consumer through effect on prices and Treasury bonds
How inflation impacts the consumer through effect on prices and Treasury bonds
What Are Exchange Rates?
Definition of exchange rates
Definition of exchange rates
Business Cycle
Definition of a business cycle, including the stages of a business cycle and business cycle indicators.
Definition of a business cycle, including the stages of a business cycle and business cycle indicators.
Economy and Global Warming
Effects of global warming on the economy. The facts about the economic consequences of global warming
Effects of global warming on the economy. The facts about the economic consequences of global warming
Gas and Oil Prices
The relationship between oil and gas prices, how crude oil prices affect gas prices,and how both affect the US economy.
The relationship between oil and gas prices, how crude oil prices affect gas prices,and how both affect the US economy.
Financial Markets Introduction
An introduction to the financial markets, including a definition of financial markets, a description the components of the financial markets and how the markets impact the U.S. economy.
An introduction to the financial markets, including a definition of financial markets, a description the components of the financial markets and how the markets impact the U.S. economy.
What Are Stocks?
A definition of stocks.
A definition of stocks.
Federal Funds Rate
What the Fed Funds Rate is, and how it is used by the Federal Reserve to manage the U.S. economy.
What the Fed Funds Rate is, and how it is used by the Federal Reserve to manage the U.S. economy.
Hurricane Katrina Damage
How much did Hurricane Katrina damage the U.S. economy? The facts around Hurricane Katrina's damage.
How much did Hurricane Katrina damage the U.S. economy? The facts around Hurricane Katrina's damage.
Treasury Note & Bond Yields
A definition of Treasury note and bond yields, how they impact the U.S. economy, and a forecast of future trends.
A definition of Treasury note and bond yields, how they impact the U.S. economy, and a forecast of future trends.
The U.S. Trade Deficit
The US Trade Deficit - A Description of the United States Trade Deficit and Its Impact on the US Economy
The US Trade Deficit - A Description of the United States Trade Deficit and Its Impact on the US Economy
Monetary Policy
A definition of monetary policy and how monetary policy affects the U.S. Economy.
A definition of monetary policy and how monetary policy affects the U.S. Economy.
Current U.S. Unemployment Rate
Current U.S.unemployment rate statistics for each month since April 2007.
Current U.S.unemployment rate statistics for each month since April 2007.
How Are Oil Prices Determined?
An easy-to-use description of the factors that impact oil prices in the commodities market.
An easy-to-use description of the factors that impact oil prices in the commodities market.
U.S. Recession History
The history of recessions in the United States since the Great Depression. How long ago was the last recession, and how long it lasted. The major causes of each recession.
The history of recessions in the United States since the Great Depression. How long ago was the last recession, and how long it lasted. The major causes of each recession.
How Is Unemployment Defined?
Definition of unemployment, how unemployment statistics are used, and causes and consequences of unemployment.
Definition of unemployment, how unemployment statistics are used, and causes and consequences of unemployment.
Crude Oil Prices Definition
How crude oil prices are measured, recent oil prices and current oil price trends. Where will oil and gas prices go in the next year?
How crude oil prices are measured, recent oil prices and current oil price trends. Where will oil and gas prices go in the next year?
Securities
Securities is a term used to loosely describe stocks, bonds and any other ownership investment.
Securities is a term used to loosely describe stocks, bonds and any other ownership investment.
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve - A Description of the Federal Reserve System - How the Fed Relates to the US Economy
Federal Reserve - A Description of the Federal Reserve System - How the Fed Relates to the US Economy
Historical LIBOR Rate
The historical LIBOR interest rate chart shows that LIBOR rates usually are close to the Fed Funds rate - except during the bank credit crisis of 2008.
The historical LIBOR interest rate chart shows that LIBOR rates usually are close to the Fed Funds rate - except during the bank credit crisis of 2008.
Subprime Mortgages
A definition of subprime mortgages, which are granted to borrowers with less than perfect credit.
A definition of subprime mortgages, which are granted to borrowers with less than perfect credit.
Savings and Loans Crisis
The Savings and Loans Crisis in the late 1980's resulted in the bankruptcy of half of the Savings and Loan banks in the U.S.
The Savings and Loans Crisis in the late 1980's resulted in the bankruptcy of half of the Savings and Loan banks in the U.S.
Auto Bailout
The auto bailout plan and how the government bailout of the auto industry will impact the economy.
The auto bailout plan and how the government bailout of the auto industry will impact the economy.
Bank Bailout Bill
What exactly is in the bank bailout bill, and how does the bank bailout bill address the credit crisis?
What exactly is in the bank bailout bill, and how does the bank bailout bill address the credit crisis?
History of the Gold Standard
A brief history of the gold standard. When the U.S. went off the gold standard, and why.Collapse of the gold standard.
A brief history of the gold standard. When the U.S. went off the gold standard, and why.Collapse of the gold standard.
U.S. Federal Budget Deficit
An explanation of the US federal budget deficit, how it affects the U.S. Economy and why you should be concerned.
An explanation of the US federal budget deficit, how it affects the U.S. Economy and why you should be concerned.
Fiscal Policy
A definition of fiscal policy with links to descriptions of the components of fiscal policy, including revenue, taxes, mandatory spending, discretionary spending, and the budget deficit.
A definition of fiscal policy with links to descriptions of the components of fiscal policy, including revenue, taxes, mandatory spending, discretionary spending, and the budget deficit.
CDO's
CDO's, or Collateralized Debt Obligations, are sophisticated financial tools that repackage individual loans into a product that can be sold on the secondary market.
CDO's, or Collateralized Debt Obligations, are sophisticated financial tools that repackage individual loans into a product that can be sold on the secondary market.
What Is Deflation?
A definition of deflation, and why it is the greatest risk to the US economy.
A definition of deflation, and why it is the greatest risk to the US economy.
Subprime Mortgage Crisis Cause
The subprime mortgage crisis has put the U.S. economy into the worst recession since 1982. This primer explains the innovative financial tools that allowed lenders to lend to subprime borrowers without taking responsibility for the risk of future default. As adjustable mortgage interest rates reset, and borrowers defaulted, these tools spread that risk into every corner of the globe. This has created a widespread crisis that shows no signs of ending.
The subprime mortgage crisis has put the U.S. economy into the worst recession since 1982. This primer explains the innovative financial tools that allowed lenders to lend to subprime borrowers without taking responsibility for the risk of future default. As adjustable mortgage interest rates reset, and borrowers defaulted, these tools spread that risk into every corner of the globe. This has created a widespread crisis that shows no signs of ending.
Power of the U.S. Dollar
The power of the US dollar means that it is in little danger of a collapse. This strength comes from its position as an international currency and its backing by the power of the US economy.
The power of the US dollar means that it is in little danger of a collapse. This strength comes from its position as an international currency and its backing by the power of the US economy.
Monopoly
Definition of monopoly and how monopolies used to threaten the U.S. economy by restricting free trade.
Definition of monopoly and how monopolies used to threaten the U.S. economy by restricting free trade.
Control Inflation
How the Fed fights inflation. How Fed Chair Bernanke differs from former Fed Chair Greenspan.
How the Fed fights inflation. How Fed Chair Bernanke differs from former Fed Chair Greenspan.
Expansionary Monetary Policy
A definition of expansionary monetary policy.
A definition of expansionary monetary policy.
Ideal GDP Growth Rate
Determining the ideal gdp growth rate. How the government tries to avoid recession and inflation.
Determining the ideal gdp growth rate. How the government tries to avoid recession and inflation.
U.S. Trade Deficit with China
The US trade deficit with China is the largest in the world, and a symptom of global economic imbalance.
The US trade deficit with China is the largest in the world, and a symptom of global economic imbalance.
What Are Hedge Funds?
Defines hedge funds and hedge fund managers and explains the difference between hedge funds and mutual funds.
Defines hedge funds and hedge fund managers and explains the difference between hedge funds and mutual funds.
U.S.Budget Mandatory Spending
An easy-to-understand analysis of the FY 2008 President’s Budget for mandatory spending programs. The outlook for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
An easy-to-understand analysis of the FY 2008 President’s Budget for mandatory spending programs. The outlook for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
multilateral
The definition of multilateral trade agreements.
The definition of multilateral trade agreements.
Contractionary Monetary Policy
Definition of contractionary monetary policy and how the Fed uses contractionary monetary policy to avoid inflation.
Definition of contractionary monetary policy and how the Fed uses contractionary monetary policy to avoid inflation.
What Makes Gas Prices High
High gas prices are caused by high oil prices, which are usually caused by supply and demand. Another reason that makes gas prices high is oil futures speculation.
High gas prices are caused by high oil prices, which are usually caused by supply and demand. Another reason that makes gas prices high is oil futures speculation.
economy of scale
Reducing cost per unit due to large size
Reducing cost per unit due to large size
Subprime Mortgages and FNMA
Find out how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac helped create the current subprime mortgage crisis.
Find out how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac helped create the current subprime mortgage crisis.
What Are Commodities?
A definition of commodities, the commodities markets and how commodities futures work.
A definition of commodities, the commodities markets and how commodities futures work.
Liquidity
Liquidity is the amount of capital available for investment.
Liquidity is the amount of capital available for investment.
Real Estate Affect on Economy
How the real estate market affects the U.S. economy.
How the real estate market affects the U.S. economy.
Obama's Economic Platform
A profile of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's economic platform and how it would affect the U.S. economy.
A profile of 2008 Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's economic platform and how it would affect the U.S. economy.
BEA
Bureau of Economic Analysis - A Profile of the BEA and Its Role in the US Economy. The BEA provides some of the most closely watched economic indicators relating to the U.S. economy.
Bureau of Economic Analysis - A Profile of the BEA and Its Role in the US Economy. The BEA provides some of the most closely watched economic indicators relating to the U.S. economy.
What Are Commodities Futures?
An easy-to-use definition of commodities futures, how they work, and the investment risks.
An easy-to-use definition of commodities futures, how they work, and the investment risks.
Interest Rate
A definition of interest rate, including central bank interest rates.
A definition of interest rate, including central bank interest rates.
The Second Great Depression?
Is the U.S. headed towards the Second Great Depression? Arguments pro and con about whether current economic conditions are leading the U.S. economy into the Second Great Depression
Is the U.S. headed towards the Second Great Depression? Arguments pro and con about whether current economic conditions are leading the U.S. economy into the Second Great Depression
EGTRRA
A description of the Economic Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Ac and How EGTRRA affects the economy.
A description of the Economic Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Ac and How EGTRRA affects the economy.
Banking
Banking definition and role of banking in the US economy.
Banking definition and role of banking in the US economy.
Biggest Threat to U.S. Economy
A primer on the U.S. current account deficit which discusses why some think the deficit is unsustainable, posing the greatest single threat to the global economy. Others state that, since the U.S. economy is so large and comparatively stable, it is unlike other countries and can carry this deficit without problem.
A primer on the U.S. current account deficit which discusses why some think the deficit is unsustainable, posing the greatest single threat to the global economy. Others state that, since the U.S. economy is so large and comparatively stable, it is unlike other countries and can carry this deficit without problem.
Other Fed Tools
The tools used by the Federal Reserve, other than the prime interest rate, to controls inflation in the U.S. economy. These tools include reserve requirements, discount window, money supply (M1 and M2).
The tools used by the Federal Reserve, other than the prime interest rate, to controls inflation in the U.S. economy. These tools include reserve requirements, discount window, money supply (M1 and M2).
Dow Jones History
A brief history of the Dow Jones Averages since the Great Depression. The historical facts about how the stock market has performed during recent recessions. The closing history of the Dow Jones during recessions since 1941.
A brief history of the Dow Jones Averages since the Great Depression. The historical facts about how the stock market has performed during recent recessions. The closing history of the Dow Jones during recessions since 1941.
Stock Market Crash & Recession
The circumstances under which a stock market crash could cause a recession.
The circumstances under which a stock market crash could cause a recession.
Trade Deficit
U.S. Trade Deficit, or what happens when a country consumes more than it produces.
U.S. Trade Deficit, or what happens when a country consumes more than it produces.
Banking Crisis Intervention
Banking Crisis - Federal Intervention in the Banking Crisis
Banking Crisis - Federal Intervention in the Banking Crisis
Mutual Funds
Describes mutual funds, how they are different from stocks, and how they impact the US economy.
Describes mutual funds, how they are different from stocks, and how they impact the US economy.
Stock Investing Benefits
Definition of stock investing and the benefits for the individual investor.
Definition of stock investing and the benefits for the individual investor.
Employment Statistics History
A history of recent Labor Department Employment Reports and jobs statistics.
A history of recent Labor Department Employment Reports and jobs statistics.
Health Care Reform
Health care reform will add billions to the fiscal budget, but save the economy billions in sick time, emergency room costs and improved child care. Find out the overall impact.
Health care reform will add billions to the fiscal budget, but save the economy billions in sick time, emergency room costs and improved child care. Find out the overall impact.
What Types of Bonds Are There?
Describes the different types of bonds, including corporate bonds, junk bonds aka high yield bonds, Treasury bonds, savings bonds and municipal bonds.
Describes the different types of bonds, including corporate bonds, junk bonds aka high yield bonds, Treasury bonds, savings bonds and municipal bonds.
Bonds
Provides an easy-to-use definition of bonds and how they are used.
Provides an easy-to-use definition of bonds and how they are used.
US Department of Treasury
How the US Treasury Department manages the U.S. economy.
How the US Treasury Department manages the U.S. economy.
Mortgage-backed Securities
Defines how mortgages are packaged to be sold on the secondary market.
Defines how mortgages are packaged to be sold on the secondary market.
How Is Employment Defined?
Definition of employment by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How to use employment data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy
Definition of employment by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How to use employment data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy
Brazil's Economy
A profile of the economy in Brazil, and how it could affect the U.S. Economy.
A profile of the economy in Brazil, and how it could affect the U.S. Economy.
What Is NASDAQ?
Definition of NASDAQ. Explains what the acronym NASDAQ stands for, and how many companies are traded on NASDAQ.
Definition of NASDAQ. Explains what the acronym NASDAQ stands for, and how many companies are traded on NASDAQ.
Stock Market Components
Explains components of the stock market, including the Dow Jones averages, NASDAQ, NYSE, mutual funds, bonds, and commodities.
Explains components of the stock market, including the Dow Jones averages, NASDAQ, NYSE, mutual funds, bonds, and commodities.
Purchasing Power Parity
Understand purchasing power parity and you can compare the standard of living in one country with another.
Understand purchasing power parity and you can compare the standard of living in one country with another.
How Do Exchange Rates Work?
Definition of how exchange rates work and what they do.
Definition of how exchange rates work and what they do.
NYSE
Explains the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), how it works, and why it is important to the U.S. economy.
Explains the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), how it works, and why it is important to the U.S. economy.
U.S. Debt and Deficit
The US Deficit contributes to the US Debt, and vice versa. As both escalate, they negatively impact economic growth.
The US Deficit contributes to the US Debt, and vice versa. As both escalate, they negatively impact economic growth.
Current Account Deficit
Current account deficit - What happens when the U.S. consumer buys more than U.S. companies sell.
Current account deficit - What happens when the U.S. consumer buys more than U.S. companies sell.
Return to Gold Standard
What the gold standard is, and why a return to the gold standard would adversely affect the U.S. economy
What the gold standard is, and why a return to the gold standard would adversely affect the U.S. economy
U.S. Federal Budget - Revenue
An easy-to-understand analysis of how the US Federal Budget FY 2008 revenue projections will affect the US economy. Reviews the government's economic growth projections, and how the revenue projections ignore fixing the AMT and borrowing from Social Security.
An easy-to-understand analysis of how the US Federal Budget FY 2008 revenue projections will affect the US economy. Reviews the government's economic growth projections, and how the revenue projections ignore fixing the AMT and borrowing from Social Security.
FY 2008 - U.S. Military Budget
An easy-to-understand analysis of the US Military Budget for FY 2008. How it will affect the U.S. economy, and whether the OMB’s economic projections are realistic.
An easy-to-understand analysis of the US Military Budget for FY 2008. How it will affect the U.S. economy, and whether the OMB’s economic projections are realistic.
Mortgage Bailout Prevention
The current mortgage crisis and bailout could have been prevented a year ago if the government had responded quickly enough to the signs.
The current mortgage crisis and bailout could have been prevented a year ago if the government had responded quickly enough to the signs.
Iceland Financial Crisis
The financial crisis in Iceland led to its bankruptcy. Find out why the same could not happen in the U.S.
The financial crisis in Iceland led to its bankruptcy. Find out why the same could not happen in the U.S.
Fiscal Year
A definition of the US Government Fiscal Year.
A definition of the US Government Fiscal Year.
Japan Recession
Japan's economy has fallen into its deepest recession since the 1970's. Find out what caused Japan's recession, and how it affects the U.S. economy.
Japan's economy has fallen into its deepest recession since the 1970's. Find out what caused Japan's recession, and how it affects the U.S. economy.
Protection From Inflation
Suggests several ways to protect your portfolio from inflation.
Suggests several ways to protect your portfolio from inflation.
most favored nation
Defintion of Most Favored Nation status
Defintion of Most Favored Nation status
recession and depression
This introduction to recession and depression will answer whether we are in a recession or depression now. It also defines recession and depression, and explains the causes of recession and depression. You will learn the difference between recession vs depression, and a little history about the Great Depression of 1929. Finally, learn how to prepare for a recession.
This introduction to recession and depression will answer whether we are in a recession or depression now. It also defines recession and depression, and explains the causes of recession and depression. You will learn the difference between recession vs depression, and a little history about the Great Depression of 1929. Finally, learn how to prepare for a recession.
WTO Membership
Why is WTO Membership So Important?
Why is WTO Membership So Important?
Stocks and U.S. Economy
A brief description of how stocks and stock investing affects the U.S. economy.
A brief description of how stocks and stock investing affects the U.S. economy.
Secondary Mortgage Market
How mortgages are sold by the banks to investors.
How mortgages are sold by the banks to investors.
Bilateral Trade Agreement
Definition of bilateral trade agreements.
Definition of bilateral trade agreements.
Picking Good Funds
Easy-to-use tips on finding good mutual funds in which to invest.
Easy-to-use tips on finding good mutual funds in which to invest.
Deregulation
Deregulation is when the government seeks to allow competition in highly regulated industries, usually some form of utility.
Deregulation is when the government seeks to allow competition in highly regulated industries, usually some form of utility.
Unemployment Controls
How the government controls unemployment.
How the government controls unemployment.
Bonds Impact on Mortgages
An explanation of how bonds affect mortgage interest rates.
An explanation of how bonds affect mortgage interest rates.
What Was the LTCM Crisis?
Definition of the Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) crisis. Who was Long Term Capital Management and why the LTCM Crisis happened and its impact on the U.S. economy.
Definition of the Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) crisis. Who was Long Term Capital Management and why the LTCM Crisis happened and its impact on the U.S. economy.
The Power of the U.S. Economy
The power and resiliency of the U.S. economy creates both growth and a high standard of living.
The power and resiliency of the U.S. economy creates both growth and a high standard of living.
What Are Dow Jones Averages?
Explains the Dow Jones Averages, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Dow Jones Utility Average, and why each are important to understanding the US economy.
Explains the Dow Jones Averages, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Dow Jones Utility Average, and why each are important to understanding the US economy.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
A definition of the world's most important trade organization.
A definition of the world's most important trade organization.
mandatory spending
A description of mandatory spending within the U.S. budget.
A description of mandatory spending within the U.S. budget.
Why Invest in Gold
Many people invest in gold to offset stock market declines, hedge against inflation and counteract a declining dollar.
Many people invest in gold to offset stock market declines, hedge against inflation and counteract a declining dollar.
Savings and Loans
Savings and loans (S&L's) are special types of banks created to promote home ownership.
Savings and loans (S&L's) are special types of banks created to promote home ownership.
Supply Affect Economy
Provides a brief introduction to the components of supply. Describes inputs, such as labor, capital, and natural resources. Economic outputs are also explained, including products and services.
Provides a brief introduction to the components of supply. Describes inputs, such as labor, capital, and natural resources. Economic outputs are also explained, including products and services.
TARP Program
What are TARP funds, and what is TARP money to be used for? An explanation of the TARP capital purchase program.
What are TARP funds, and what is TARP money to be used for? An explanation of the TARP capital purchase program.
BLS
The BLS is the research arm of the Department of Labor.
The BLS is the research arm of the Department of Labor.
Budget -Discretionary Spending
An easy-to-understand analysis of the FY 2008 President’s Budget for discretionary spending programs, including Defense, Education, Housing and Urban Development, State Department, Health and Human Services and NASA. How it affects the U.S. Economy
An easy-to-understand analysis of the FY 2008 President’s Budget for discretionary spending programs, including Defense, Education, Housing and Urban Development, State Department, Health and Human Services and NASA. How it affects the U.S. Economy
Barack Obama and Trade
Barack Obama, trade and how Obama's policies will affect the economy. A review of the trade issues Obama doesn't address.
Barack Obama, trade and how Obama's policies will affect the economy. A review of the trade issues Obama doesn't address.
Derivatives
A definition of how financial derivatives, such as options and futures contracts, are used in to trade in the stock market.
A definition of how financial derivatives, such as options and futures contracts, are used in to trade in the stock market.
Peg
Many countries peg their currency to the dollar. This means this keep the value of their currency at a certain level relative to the dollar.
Many countries peg their currency to the dollar. This means this keep the value of their currency at a certain level relative to the dollar.
Fixed Rate Mortgage
Definition of fixed rate mortgages, how fixed rate mortgages work, and how they differ from other mortgages.
Definition of fixed rate mortgages, how fixed rate mortgages work, and how they differ from other mortgages.
Interest-only Loan
A definition of an interest-only loan,also known as an interest-only mortgage, in which the borrower's monthly payment is only towards the interest.
A definition of an interest-only loan,also known as an interest-only mortgage, in which the borrower's monthly payment is only towards the interest.
FOMC
A profile of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and its important role in managing inflation in the U.S. economy.
A profile of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and its important role in managing inflation in the U.S. economy.
Who Invests in Hedge Funds?
Hedge fund investors are generally wealthier and more sophisticated than the individual investors.
Hedge fund investors are generally wealthier and more sophisticated than the individual investors.
U.S. Federal Budget - Military
An easy-to-understand analysis of the US Military Budget for FY 2009. How it will affect the U.S. economy, and whether the OMB’s economic projections are realistic.
An easy-to-understand analysis of the US Military Budget for FY 2009. How it will affect the U.S. economy, and whether the OMB’s economic projections are realistic.
Federal Budget: Mandatory
An easy-to-understand analysis of the Federal Budget for mandatory spending programs. The outlook for Social Security and healthcare, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
An easy-to-understand analysis of the Federal Budget for mandatory spending programs. The outlook for Social Security and healthcare, such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
EU Now World's Largest Economy
The EU has replaced the US as the worlds largest economy
The EU has replaced the US as the worlds largest economy
Stock Market Correction
The difference between a stock market correction and a stock market crash.
The difference between a stock market correction and a stock market crash.
U.S. Regional Trade Agreements
US Regional Trade Agreements - A Description of the Agreements Related to the US Economy - NAFTA, CAFTA, MEFTI, FTAA.
US Regional Trade Agreements - A Description of the Agreements Related to the US Economy - NAFTA, CAFTA, MEFTI, FTAA.
Facts About Mexico's Economy
The facts about Mexico's economy show that the economies of the U.S. and Mexico are intertwined. Find out how Mexico's economy is evolving, and how it affects the U.S.
The facts about Mexico's economy show that the economies of the U.S. and Mexico are intertwined. Find out how Mexico's economy is evolving, and how it affects the U.S.
Call Option
Definition of a call option, which gives the holder the option to buy a stock at a certain price.
Definition of a call option, which gives the holder the option to buy a stock at a certain price.
NATO
The purpose of NATO has been expanded to included the war on terrorism.
The purpose of NATO has been expanded to included the war on terrorism.
FIRREA
Explains what is FIRREA, or the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.
Explains what is FIRREA, or the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.
Durable Goods Orders
What the durable goods orders economic indicator actually measures, why it is important, and how to use it to gauge the economy’s health.
What the durable goods orders economic indicator actually measures, why it is important, and how to use it to gauge the economy’s health.
Budget Deficit
U.S. Budget Deficit - When the government spends more than it makes.
U.S. Budget Deficit - When the government spends more than it makes.