- In your analysis of the macroeconomic data, you will notice that the
U.S. economy passed through a major recession. Based on research,
discuss the underlying causes of the income inequality in the US.
Identify at least three policies implemented by the government to deal
with income inequality in the US. - Evaluate the expected and actual effects of each policy. Your
response needs to include the name of the policy, description of the
policy, how it has been implemented, and discussion of expected and
actual outcomes in terms of the income inequality data given above. - After close observation of the different perspectives discussed in
the course, share your position on the effectiveness of the government
policies to deal with income inequality in the country.
- As part of the economy, each of us is affected by the state of the
economy and the actions policy makers take to stabilize or advance it.
Conclude by sharing why understanding these actions and outcomes matter
to you as an individual who is part of the economic system. How do they
affect the society/economy? What could be done differently? Share
personal examples and experiences - introduction