A.P. Economics Online Assignments
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Assignment For A.P. Macro Thursday, April 9 &10: Due Friday April 17
(Please note that this assignment will be graded):
Read the FTE blended learning Hot Topic lesson on GooruLearning.org:
o Bitcoin: Funny Money or Real Deal?(Student) http://bit.ly/1bean9K
§ The link will take you to the beginning of the Gooru collection for students. Click the blue “Study” icon to start. (Click the “Got it!” button to close the narration that precedes each resource.)
(You should not need to create an account to do the assignment. The questions presented in the collection are only there to help you organize your thoughts. Do not send this to me in an email as the Gooru collection asks)
1. Short essay (3 para.) - Using the knowledge you've gained about the institution of money, the functions it serves, and the incentives money creates, take a position on whether or not bitcoin is money and, as such, beneficial or detrimental to our economy. (40 pts.)
Assignment for A.P. Macro April 13: Due Friday, April 17 (Please note that this assignment will be graded):
Read this article by Christopher Waller
http://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/review/11/09/293-302Waller.pdf
Read this article by Richard Rahn
http://www.cato.org/publications/commentary/abolish-central-banks
After reading the articles, answer the following questions:
1. What are Waller's arguments in support of the Fed? What do you believe to be the strongest argument for not abolishing the Fed? Explain.
2. What are Rahn's arguments for abolishing the Fed? What do you believe to be the strongest argument for abolishing the Fed? Explain.
3. Write a paragraph (or more) explaining who you think makes the most convincing argument. (30 pts.)
Assignments for 2nd Hour Economics:
Assignment for Thursday, April 9 and Friday April 10: (40 pts.)
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=615&type=student
Print out and complete both study guide 1&2
The assignment is due on Tuesday, April 14.
Assignment for Monday, April 13:
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=1010&type=student
1. Answer the questions from #1 (print out the questions and answer on printed sheet)
2. Complete #2 for extra credit if you choose.
This assignment is due on Thursday, April 16
Week 2 Reading Assignment: read the following article, "Economic Reforms Changing Life and Dreams for Cubans" by Alan Gomez and provide a brief summary.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/04/cuba-economy-reforms/20997915/
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