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
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.
What Is The U.S. Economy?
Defines GDP. Describes how GDP acts as the economic indicator of the US economy and how GDP affects the reader.
Defines GDP. Describes how GDP acts as the economic indicator of the US economy and how GDP affects the reader.
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.
History of NAFTA
An overview of the history of NAFTA.
An overview of the history of NAFTA.
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.
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.
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
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.
Disadvantages of NAFTA
An outline of the disadvantages of NAFTA.
An outline of the disadvantages of NAFTA.
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.
What is Inflation?
definition of inflation
definition of inflation
Components of GDP
Components of GDP
Components of GDP
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.
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?
What are Treasury Bonds?
A definition of Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and Treasury notes.
A definition of Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and Treasury notes.
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.
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.
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.
Expansionary Monetary Policy
A definition of expansionary monetary policy.
A definition of expansionary monetary policy.
What Are Exchange Rates?
Definition of exchange rates
Definition of exchange rates
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Ben Bernanke
A profile of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Why Ben Bernanke was named Time Magazine Person of the Year 2009.
A profile of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Why Ben Bernanke was named Time Magazine Person of the Year 2009.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Historical LIBOR Rate
The historical LIBOR interest rate chart shows that LIBOR interest rates usually are close to the Fed Funds rate - except during the credit crisis of 2008.
The historical LIBOR interest rate chart shows that LIBOR interest rates usually are close to the Fed Funds rate - except during the credit crisis of 2008.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Are Stocks?
A definition of stocks.
A definition of stocks.
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.
multilateral
The definition of multilateral trade agreements.
The definition of multilateral trade agreements.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Bonds Impact on Mortgages
An explanation of how bonds affect mortgage interest rates.
An explanation of how bonds affect mortgage interest rates.
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.
Banking Crisis Intervention
Banking Crisis - Federal Intervention in the Banking Crisis
Banking Crisis - Federal Intervention in the Banking Crisis
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.
Fiscal Year
A definition of the US Government Fiscal Year.
A definition of the US Government Fiscal Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
economy of scale
Reducing cost per unit due to large size
Reducing cost per unit due to large size
Interest Rate
A definition of interest rate, including central bank interest rates.
A definition of interest rate, including central bank interest rates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
China Economy
China's growing economy makes China a major influence in the U.S. economy.
China's growing economy makes China a major influence in the U.S. economy.
Top Events of Decade
A top ten list of the most important economic events of the past decade.
A top ten list of the most important economic events of the past decade.
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.
Banking
Banking definition and role of banking in the US economy.
Banking definition and role of banking in the US economy.
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.
Secondary Mortgage Market
How mortgages are sold by the banks to investors.
How mortgages are sold by the banks to investors.
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 economic impact of 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 economic impact of health care reform.
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.
Why Black Friday Name?
Why is Black Friday called Black Friday?
Why is Black Friday called Black Friday?
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.
Unemployment Controls
How the government controls unemployment.
How the government controls unemployment.
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.
Bilateral Trade Agreement
Definition of bilateral trade agreements.
Definition of bilateral trade agreements.
Stagflation
Stagflation is when the economy is stagnant while inflation is rising.
Stagflation is when the economy is stagnant while inflation is rising.
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.
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.
Protection From Inflation
Suggests several ways to protect your portfolio from inflation.
Suggests several ways to protect your portfolio from inflation.
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.
Year-Over-Year
Comparing statistics year-over-year gives a better sense of the trend than month to month or week to week.
Comparing statistics year-over-year gives a better sense of the trend than month to month or week to week.
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.
Economic Stimulus Plan Detail
Details about the economic stimulus package.
Details about the economic stimulus package.
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.
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.
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.
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.
most favored nation
Defintion of Most Favored Nation status
Defintion of Most Favored Nation status
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.
Federal Budget - Discretionary
An easy-to-understand analysis of the U.S. Federal Budget's 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 U.S. Federal Budget's 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.
Inflation Major Players
Describes the most recent and current Federal Reserve Chairmen.
Describes the most recent and current Federal Reserve Chairmen.
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.
Top Ten Future Trends
A summary of the top ten economic trends forecast for the next ten years.
A summary of the top ten economic trends forecast for the next ten years.
Prime Interest Rate
The prime interest rate is what banks charge their best customers.
The prime interest rate is what banks charge their best customers.
Reserve Requirement
The Federal Reserve requires that banks in reserve a certain amount of cash on hand each night.
The Federal Reserve requires that banks in reserve a certain amount of cash on hand each night.
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.
Historical Fed Funds Rate
A profile of the historical Fed Funds Rate and how the Fed Funds rate history has affected the economy.
A profile of the historical Fed Funds Rate and how the Fed Funds rate history has affected the economy.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Put Option
Definition of a put option, also known as a put, which is an option to sell stock.
Definition of a put option, also known as a put, which is an option to sell stock.
mandatory spending
A description of mandatory spending within the U.S. budget.
A description of mandatory spending within the U.S. budget.
Supply-side Economics
Supply-side economics is an economic theory that states that a reduction in taxes stimulates the economy enough to recoup the lost revenue. This profile analyzes the studies that show whether this is true or not.
Supply-side economics is an economic theory that states that a reduction in taxes stimulates the economy enough to recoup the lost revenue. This profile analyzes the studies that show whether this is true or not.
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.
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.
Dubai
What is Dubai, and why is it important to the U.S. economy.
What is Dubai, and why is it important to the U.S. economy.
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.
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
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.
Obama's Health Care Reform
A quick summary of Obama's Health Care Reform proposal.
A quick summary of Obama's Health Care Reform proposal.
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.
US Budget and Spending Primer
US Budget and Spending Primer - A Description of the US Budget as it Relates to the US Economy
US Budget and Spending Primer - A Description of the US Budget as it Relates to the US Economy
Top Ten Economic Issues - 2008
What were the Top 10 critical issues in the U.S. Economy in 2008? It was such a dramatic year, it is hard to pick just ten events. Here are the ones that were most dramatic and pivotal.
What were the Top 10 critical issues in the U.S. Economy in 2008? It was such a dramatic year, it is hard to pick just ten events. Here are the ones that were most dramatic and pivotal.