Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Agenda 2/27/13

1.  Section 3.27 Economic Development
2.  Grade Conferences
3.  HW:  Read thru 349  Quiz Friday

Monday, February 25, 2013

Agenda 2/25/13

1.  Quiz:  1. 

a.  Using explanations and diagrams, distinguish between:
Free Trade Area
Customs Union
Common Market

b.  Discuss the at least 3 advantages and 2 disadvantages of a monetary union.

2.  Exam
3.  HW:   Read thru top 336

Friday, February 15, 2013

Agenda 2/15/13

1.  Discussion:   Balance of Payments
2.  HW:   Finish all of section 25:  Economic Integration
There WILL be a quiz on Wednesday.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Agenda 2/8/13

1.   Bell Task:  What would be the possible effects of Supply/Demand of the US dollar.
a.  Increase in US exports of goods/services
b. Decrease if foreign inflation rate
c. Decrease in foreign interest rates
d. Decrease in foreign investments in the US
e.  speculative buying of the US dollar
f. Increase in US imports of goods/services

2.   HW:  Exam Sections 3.21-3.23

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Agenda 2/6/13

1.   Quiz:
a.   Compare the terms:    Revaluation vs. Appreciation

b. Using a diagram, explain how a country maintains a fixed exchange rate (Define the terms).


c.   Discuss the pros and cons of a high exchange rate.


2.  Student Workpoint 23.4 and 23.5, 23.6

3.  HW:   End of Chapter Review Questions pg. 293