by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy
How does U.S. unemployment insurance work? Unemployment insurance is a joint federal–state program that the federal government enacted in 1935. While the federal government sets minimum standards for the program, state governments conduct most of the administration....
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy
What are the Issues with Measuring Unemployment? There are always complications in measuring the number of unemployed. For example, what about people who do not have jobs and would be available to work, but are discouraged by the lack of available jobs in their area...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy
How Does Government Borrowing Affect Interest Rates in Financial Markets? Assume that government borrowing of substantial amounts will have an effect on the quantity of private investment. How will this affect interest rates in financial markets? In the financial...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy
How does Fiscal Policy Affect Investment and Economic Growth? The underpinnings of economic growth are investments in physical capital, human capital, and technology, all set in an economic environment where firms and individuals can react to the incentives provided...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Economic Analysis & Monetary Policy
How does Government Borrowing Affect Private Savings? A change in government budgets may impact private saving. Imagine that people watch government budgets and adjust their savings accordingly. For example, whenever the government runs a budget deficit, people might...
