En79 asked:


Well? I know that the economy was doing well when Bill Clinton was in office, but now it seems the economy is heading into a bit of a slump. How much control and influence does the president really have over all of this? Is the economy really just a cycle that the president doesn’t influence?

Ashley

Renaissance Man MG asked:


Because this inflated economy is headed to both.
Giorgios, Sure it’ll be easier but it won’t be as mentally challenging.
What does a full-employment have to do with an economy? Just an initiative to drive prices up. It’s all Natural Selection.

Steven

Tye W asked:


I think instead of bailing out wall street, that 700 Billion could be divided among all register voters($75 to 100K per person) with a guide line that you have to put at least half the money back into the economy and then people will be able to keep their homes and stimulate the economy by going out and spending instead of wall street getting richer. As for the Automobile bail-out, if they lower the cost of their vehicles then maybe someone would be willing to buy a new car or truck in this economy.

Ian

tia asked:


1 It reduces the dependence of the economy on business.
2 It makes the economy stronger and more efficient.
3 It slows an economy down for at least a while.
4 It reduces the available jobs.

Gianna

Tommy asked:


Most investment textbooks say to use a top down approach, where you start with the general state of the economy. They normally give some vague determinations like expected fiscal/monetary policy.

Exactly what numbers should an individual investor look at to determine what general area is the most attractive given the current state of the economy.

I know that it has been well documented that certain investment classes are better than others during different phases of the economic business cycle.

What specific numbers should an individual investor look at, and where would you find the numbers to help you make better investment decisions based on the state of the economy?

Landon

Mark d asked:


I have noticed that in todays economy, when there is a huge drop in the DOW, there is a also a drop in the price of oil. When the DOW goes up, so does the price of oil. How do these two elements relate to each other?

I personally think that the drop in oil is good, as we get gasoline cheaper. On the other hand, we need a stronger economy. The way I understand it is cheaper oil means lower operating costs of companies which means a stronger economy. But I dont understand why the drop in the DOW results in the drop in gas prices.

Molly

Sai-Sai asked:


Market economy as well. I also want to know where/ why and what goods and services each is known for…

Haley

worried person asked:


I’m finding that it’s a fascinating system, really, but I want to understand it without the fluff. I do’t want a textbook definition, and no you don’t need calculus to explain how the economy works.

I want to completely understand the economy, everything, the flaws, everything.

Could anyone give me a head start, a kick in the right direction?

Jack

mh c y asked:


I have to write an essay on the Economy.

Why are companies getting the bailout?

how this effects the economy/regular people?

Any other info on the economy is good too.

Taylor

Lucky asked:


What would happen according to the classical and keynesian theory, to move the economy back toward full employment?

Amelia