Macroeconomic Data Report;

Macroeconomic Data Report; Choose a 10-year period in the history of the United States between 1950 and today. All responses will be related to that timeframe. a) Analyze the annual GDP to calculate specific growth rates and trends in the U.S. economy. b) Analyze unemployment and i nflation data . c) Analyze interest rate fluctuations throughout this time period and their effects on other aspects of the economy. Using t he Milestone One PowerPoint Template provided, create 4 – 6 slide s that address the following critical elements : I. Examination of Macroeconomic Data (Be sure to include speaker notes to accompany all of your responses.) a) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Growth i. Analyze the annual GDP during the time frame to calculate specific growth rates and trends in the U.S. economy. ii. Choose tw o or three of the most relevant historical and/or current events during this time period that impacted the U.S. economy. Appl y specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate how these events influenced national output during this time. b) Unem ployment and Inflation i. Analyze unemployment and inflation data during the time frame in their relation to output and growth , using macroeconomic principles and models to explain their effect. ii. Apply specific models developed throughout the course to demonst rate how the previously selected historical and/or current events influenced both unemployment and inflation during this time. c) Analyze interest rate fluctuations throughout this time period and their effects on other aspects of the economy. How would thes e fluctuations affect inflation? Would investments and foreign trade rates increase or decrease? How would the GDP of the American economy b e affected? Below are links that offer helpful tips and examples for developing your presentations: ? Making PowerPoint Slides ? Beyond Bullet Points: The Better Way to Use PowerPoint ? Really B ad PowerPoint and How to Avoid I t ? 10 Tips for Better Slide Decks ? This Power Point presentation on economic growth created by Biz/Ed .com shows an effective use of photos, art, and charts to present information. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your macroeconomic data report should be 4 – 6 slides in PowerPoin t, Prezi , Keynotes or PreZ entit , not incl uding title or reference slides. Be sure to include speaker notes to accompany all of your responses. Your reference list slide needs to be in APA format. Instructor Feedback : This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more in formation, review these instructions . Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Examination: GDP: Growth Rates and Trends Accurately analyzes the annual GDP during the time frame to calculate specific growth rates and trends in the U.S. economy, and provides information in speaker notes Analyzes the annual GDP during the time frame to calculate specific growth rates and trends in the U.S. economy, but analysis is inaccurate, or does not provide information in speaker notes Does not analyze the annual GDP during the time frame 18 Examination: GDP: Influenced National Output Applies specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate how relevant historical and/or current events have influenced national output during the time period, and provides information in speaker notes Applies specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate how relevant historical and current events have influenced national output during the time period, but events chosen are not relevant, or does not provide information in speaker notes Does not apply specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate influence on national output 18 Examination: Unemployment: Output and Growth Analyzes unemployment and inflation data during the time frame in their relation to output and growth, using macroeconomic principles and models to explain their effect, and provides information in speaker notes Analyzes unemployment and inflation data during the t ime frame, but does not relate analysis to output and growth, does not use macroeconomic principles and models to explain their effect, or does not provide information in speaker notes Does not analyze unemployment and inflation data during the time frame 18 Examination: Unemployment: Events Applies specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate how relevant historical/or and current events have influenced both unemployment and inflation during the time period, and provides information in speaker notes Applies specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate how relevant historical and current events have influenced both unemployment and inflation during this time period, but events chosen are not relevant, or does not provide information in speaker notes Does not apply specific models developed throughout the course to demonstrate relevant events’ influence on unemployment and inflation 18