For your first homework assignment:
1. Pose a question you have about the current US or global economy.
2. Note one issue that you found on our class syllabus that interests you OR identify an economic topic/ issue not included in the syllabus that you would like to learn about in the semester ahead. What specifically about that topic do you want to know?
3. Close your comment with your first name, last name and class block
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR SIGNED SYLLABUS TOMORROW (counts as a separate assignment)
My question about the economy is, how do you stable a nations economy when going through a resection or depression? I am interested in finding out how government can promise free programs as health care and such on a unstable economy.
ReplyDeleteRob Green Block C
My question about the economy is, how do you stable a nations economy when going through a resection or depression? I am interested in finding out how government can promise free programs as health care and such on a unstable economy.
ReplyDeleteRob Green Block C
My interest in economics would be learning about Business/Marketing because business is international and most of the multi level companies are globally spread out. My question is if one owns a multi level business, does the government own the company or does the owner keep everything to themselves?
ReplyDeleteTirath Singh Block C
When reviewing the syllabus for economics, my interest was peeked when i noticed that we will be learning about our global interdependence with the European Union (Great Britain, France, etc.) Since we will be spending our last year in high school and joining the college community next fall, learning about the economics of the foreign countries is important because most students look into study abroad. When studying abroad it is helpful to know the economic structure and stability of the country you will be in. The American economy is probably much more of a main concern for us considering we are Americans, so learning about the current global recession and the US Stimulus Plan is also important this year. My question is, since America's main source of economic flow is from imports from other countries will our economy not fix before the other countries in the world that America is reliant on, like China or India?
ReplyDeleteMy interest in economics would be to learn more about the Wall Street Bailout. I wanted to know more detail that are included in the Bailout plan. My question is how will the Bailout plan effect my finical future, and how will the Bailout plan affect my ability to find a job?
ReplyDeleteKatie Mcherry Block C
My question about todays economy is with the problem many families are facing with the health care plan. Is it going to stay like this or will it change? I also would like to learn more about the bailout plan. How long will the recession have to go through the recovery to get back on track. Will this effect my generation and I finiancially?
ReplyDeleteThe topics that most interest are those that seem to have the strongest affect on me personally. This being the amount of people who are left unemployed and what the government is planning to do to fix this situation. My main concern is as senior the cost of education at the next level of my academic career. My main question is within this global recession how difficult is it to get accepted into a decent college when people don't have an abundance of money to spend on expensive colleges.
ReplyDeleteMy question on current US economy is what can America do to get out of its recession? The topic that interests me most is stocks. I want to learn advice on how to buy the right stocks and when to trade them at the right times. Another question I have is if this blog post will follow your grading rubric... Oscar Lee C block
ReplyDeleteI am most excited to learn about gender parity and "glass ceilings". Based on the way you described glass ceilings in class it sounds like an unspoken truth. As if everyone knows what it is but no one wants to discuss whats holding other genders/races back. Why can't other races move up in the economy/bussiness world today? What exactly is holding them back from advancing in society?
ReplyDeleteJackie King
C block
I'm most intersted in the separation between government systems and economical system. For example, capitalism is both, isn't it? I find that most confusing and would like to explore it more.
ReplyDeleteFrom the curriculum, I'm most intersted in learning about stocks and securities. I think this will be not only something that will affect be, but it will also be an important decision for me to make.
Aleksandra Makowska, C Block
great job so far, everyone. I'll be addressing some of your feedback in tomorrow's class but, more importantly, the areas mentioned here reflect what topics we'll go into most depth with. As a disclaimer, I can certainly help all of you understand how stocks work, the different types of stocks traded on the market and explain what the advantages and disadvantages of some TYPES of stocks are, but I won't be able to tell you which companies are BEST for you to invest in. I'll do my best to give you ample information to begin investigating that topic for yourself, though.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see MANY more posts before tomorrow's clases. Right now Rob, Tirath, Susan, Sam E, Katie M, Ho, Oscar, Jackie and Aleksandra all have full credit for this assignment.
My question is what is Obama doing to fix the economy?
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of topics that interest me on the syllabus, but the one that catches my eye is education spending for college. I want to know how the whole system works. There are a few things I know, but im not too sure if what I know is right. I know that some students have to fill out a form called FAFSA, but what does that actually do for you?
Dana Pistilli
C-Block
The question i have about the economy is how are are other nations being affected in the recession or is it just America that is being hit the hardest/
ReplyDeleteThe topic i would like to learn more about on the syllabus is stocks and securities because i don't know much about the topic and it could be interesting.
Asha Gibbs F block
The question i have is regarding to the current economic situation in America and how will it effect other countries economy. I would like to learn about our "recession" in America and how it will fluctuate within the next few years. Also, i would like to learn about how the stock market effects our economic situation as well as other countries.
ReplyDelete-Brandon C BLock
My question is "Does anybody besides me think President Obama has no clue about what he is doing to our economy"?
ReplyDeleteSomething I would have like to have seen on the syllabus was the affect of North Korea on economic relations between the United States and China.
Robert Keller F Block
My question about current US economy is that how does Economy affect the current stock prices and gas prices?
ReplyDeleteThe economic topic that attrack me the most is the International debt and diplomacy.I wonder how will the U.S government pay off the debt during this recession. Due to recession, many U.S citizens loses jobs. However, the U.S government had decided to raise taxes. I want to know what would the U.S government do in order to make up the massive loss of the U.S citizens.
Wing Sum Cheung, F block
My question about the economy is how do other countries' economy status affect our country? Most of the topics on the syllabus are interesting to me, but I would like to learn more about the recession and the Stimulus Plan and how they are going to affect our economy.
ReplyDeleteBethany Greenman F-Block
My question about the current us economy is what is the technical definition of a recession? And how long will it take for the U.S to no longer be in a recession?
ReplyDeleteMy interest in economics would be learning about Gender parity, “glass ceilings", unemployment, underemployment and labor rights. The "glass ceilings" topic that is something I’ve always wondered about because I’ve heard talk about it but never really knew the technical term nor bothered to ask. So now I’m glad ill have an opportunity to learn about it.
Victoria Exume
Block C
I want to know if we will be learning about what is going on in the economy now, and all about the crash. How did this recession start, and does it have anything to do with the one in the 1929.
ReplyDeleteBrianne Hannafey
My question is how the economy functions, what effects it, and the fundamental principles of an economy. Also, I would want to know all of the economic terms and definitions because they are kinda confusing
ReplyDeleteVincent Arcello
Reviewing the syllabus, the topic of “gender parities” really struck my attention. Learning about the lack of women's rights in American history, I have gained more knowledge concerning world views of women, and their role in society. Over time, the roles of women in society have grown, enabling women to receive higher and more exceeding level of education. Gender equality and women's empowerment involves pursuing gender parity in primary and secondary education. Unfortunately, throughout this widespread expansion of education for women, it is not fast enough to ensure a basic education for the millions of girls still out of school. For example, due to genocide in areas like Darfur, many girls are not receiving any type of education. But, this parity does not only have to do with women, but children alike. With this, my question concerning gender parities would be to ask if there are any global policies and/or strategies for the future that can help suffering countries deal with gender parities.
ReplyDeleteMarissa Mule
9/9/09
C- Block.
A quetion on the current economy is about unemployment. Is this resetion causeing the largest unemployment rates and what hope for change do we really have? I was looking at the health care on the sheet and was wondering how our economy is controling health care.
ReplyDeleteBriana Patricia Kohm F block
For world economics and globalization I would like to know exactly what is perverting the American government from providing free health care for its citizens. Since the early days of American industrialism in the 1800's to becoming one of the most capitalist countries in the world, the U.S. has been viewed as a major world power. However, if the American society has so much money then why can't it provide free health care for its citizens? If other countries can give free health care to its people why is America so different? In the 2007 documentary movie, Sicko a man named Michael Moore goes behind the truths of American healthcare and compares it to that of other countries. Before the U.S. entered this recession it was known as a powerful and influential country of great wealth. There are many individuals in the nation who can't afford healthcare and the little that they are given can accomplish very little. Should one be made vulnerable to have health problems or even be put at risk of death because they can't afford it? Is the American government more focused on money than saving a life? In the movie one part that was really captivating was when Michael Moore interviews a British couple who just had a baby and he asked "What did they charge you for that baby?" and in a surprising manner the mother replied that there was no charge. Following behind his wife the husband answered "this is not America". Having one baby in the U.S. alone can cost thousands of dollars not even including other hospital bills. But what about those individuals not covered with insurance? Is it sufficient enough to say that they are not qualified and push them away? What my main question is "What is preventing the healing of the recession so the American public can be provided with free healthcare?"
ReplyDeleteThe topic that most interest me is Unemployment, underemployment and labor rights.
Racquel Wood G Block
One question about economy that I would like to know is how does a nation recover from a recession, like the one the United States is encountering today. Also, when one nation is in a recession, does this affect other nations around the world?
ReplyDeleteOne issue that I found on my class syllabus that caught my interest was the "hot topic" of education spending, financial planning for college and student loans. As a senior in highschool this top interests me in more than one way. Since the economy is doing poorly and money spending is becoming more and more tight, I would have to look into student loans and financial aid to pay for college. Also I was always curious to know why the rates for student loans are so high. My older sister took out a student loan to pay her tuition and by the time she pays it off, she would have paid almost five times the amount she was given. I am looking forward to learn more about the economy, both globally and nationally since I always found this topic to be confusing and complicated.
Aggeliki (Angela) Tsetsakos
C Block
question: how is the war in Iraq effecting the economy, because i understand as a wartime scenario usually boost us from a deficit not into it.
ReplyDeletea topic that interest me is the current global recession and the US stimulus plan but more so the US stimulus plan. i feel anytime the country have the slightest shift in the economy the government pumps money into the economy. i completely understand their reasoning but iwhy would they continue to do it if it hasnt kept America out of debt, why not try something new?
and to rob kellers comment: i feel youre being unfair by making that comment. its not obama fault we're in this recession, and he's doing the best he can to get our country moving again. anyone in his position right now would look bad though. you must understand he is only human, and should be given more time.
alexandra crimmins
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ReplyDeleteQuestion: How does one nations economy effect all the others?
ReplyDeleteA topic that interest me is 'stocks, securities, corporate accountablility and the Wall Street Baillout'. The topic that really catches my eye is the Wall Street Bailout because paying close attention to todays economy,I have yet to notice who or what is paying the billions of dollars for the Wall Street Bailout.
Rosa Carucci
F-Block (moved from C-Block)
Will we be learning more about the economy of the U.S. or more about the world economy? Also does child labor exist in the U.S.? I thought it only exsisted in foreign countries.
ReplyDeletesorry Ms. Fracis i forgot to state my name, this is Brian Lopez
ReplyDeletemy question about the economy today is what are some of the actions the U.S government is taking to try and attack the recession we are facing today? Is it possible that we will go through another Great Depression?
ReplyDeleteOne of the topics on the syllabus that caught my eye "glass ceilings". What exactly are glass ceilings? not too familiar with it. I'm excited and to learn more about this topic.
Ashley Suechee
Block :F
question: how can obama promote a national health care reform that will cause expenses to others such as nyc teachers or other employees that have health benefits?
ReplyDeletea topic that caught my eye on the syallabus was the plan for education spending. Tuesday Obama gave a speech directed towards students on how education is important, yet schools have gotten major budget cuts. how can we, as students, learn what we need to know when teachers cant make copies, there is no ink for printers, or even textbooks for certain classes because schools cant afford them in the budget?
Laurel Haim
Block F (moved from C)
While reviewing the "World Economies and Globalization" syllabus, one topic that I came across that I would want to learn more about is, " The Current Global Recession and US Stimulus Plan". I would like to go into greater detail about how President Obama plans to stimulate employment, critical economic sectors, and US consumer spending. From previous speeches that I have heard from Obama, the President says that United States will provide most Americans with tax cuts and they will save or create over three million Unites States jobs.
ReplyDeleteQuestion:
-When and how did the economy of one the most powerful countries in the world begin to fall?
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ReplyDeleteMy question regarding economics is What is the government doing to help people who are currently unemployed and will unemployment continue to rise in the coming years?
ReplyDeleteOne topic that I would like to learn about specifically would be health care in America and how many people do or do not have it.
Allison Lee
Block F
my question is will America ever get out of its recession in the next 5 years? the topic i would like to learn about the the current global recession and US stimulus plan since it will be the topic that will answer my question. and it will also go in depth about it
ReplyDeletemonica Saad
My question is how does the activities of international economy influence each other, in what ways is the US economy linked to the rest of the world?
ReplyDeleteOne topic that really interests me on the world economics and globalization syllabus is the gender party i would like to learn more about the exact meaning of the "glass ceilings".
Samantha Wong C block
My question is about the "glass ceiling" and how it will ever disappear if people in this world never change. No matter how much the economy changes, people still have their own thoughts, opinions, and beliefs. One can strive to be the best, but what good is the "best" if you dont get acknowledged for it. No matter what, the "glass ceiling" will always remain there and you will be looked down upon one way or another.
ReplyDeleteAngie Issa C Block
The question i have about the economic situation in America is to learn how stock market can really affect other countries as well as us. And also i would like to know how the recession started.
ReplyDelete-Chris Gallo C-block
The question i have is about "Education spending, financial planning for college and student loans" with this recession does this take money away from our schools, and loans for colllege??
ReplyDeleteVanessa Cucuzza
F-block
How does our US economy effect the other countries of the world?
ReplyDeletei am interested in learning more about technology and how much more it can advance.
Francisko Kim F Block
As you know I wasn't there the first few days, but here's my response from what I know so far:
ReplyDelete1. I know that Keynesian economics refers to deficit spending, but how does this policy stimulate or aid an economy?
2. Although people often oppose American manufacturers outsourcing, it seems that simply withdrawing from purchasing from companies that exploit foreign laborers results in even lower wages or unemployment for those workers. So, I would be interested in discussing any solutions that might allow these workers to have jobs while allowing the U.S. companies to flourish.
Simit Christian
C Block
1) I'd like to learn about the economic policies used during times of economic hardships in the US, such as the Great Depression and the current recession, as well as economic policies used during times of economic prosperity, such as the "Roaring 20's." Finally, I'd also like to learn about how recessions are dealt with in varying economies (command, market, traditional, mixed).
ReplyDelete2) Industry, energy and the environment: I've had a large interest in global warming and its causes for a long time, and I want to know why industries are continuously permitted to damage the environment with greenhouse gases. There must be a good reason, associated with the economy, and I want to know what it is.
(I also want to learn about the current recession; what caused it, its effects, and its involvement in my life.)
Michael Appelgate
F block
A concern/question i have about the U.S's current economic situation is; What effect did large insurance companies and world banks have on our economy that's stock or shares unexpectedly Dropped? Learning how this situation escalated to it's current state would be an interest of mine throughout this year. Also understanding how the market works in the U.S; How it works, and what's its significance. These are some of the fields i'd like to cover throughout the course.
ReplyDeletemy question is as the recession takes place and new jobs are being developed, can there be jobs created solely for teenagers or would we have to compete with the underemployment's or lay-off workers
ReplyDeleteMy question about the economy is how is the economy measured?
ReplyDeleteI would like to find out how the stocks work ? and how did the recession start?
Brittany Llorca Block F
question: what will we be learning this year? and how will it have an effect on us in life?
ReplyDeleteMy interest in economics would be learning about Business/Marketing
ReplyDeleteharold gibson
One question I have about the US economy is: How does our economy countries that we receive goods from, or export goods to?
ReplyDeleteI would like to learn more about how a country does go into a recession or a depression.
Luke Opulski F block