曼昆宏观经济学第一章重点.pptVIP

Important issues in macroeconomics What causes recessions? What is “government stimulus” and why might it help? How can problems in the housing market spread to the rest of the economy? What is the government budget deficit? How does it affect workers, consumers, businesses, and taxpayers? Important issues in macroeconomics Why does the cost of living keep rising? Why are so many countries poor? What policies might help them grow out of poverty? What is the trade deficit? How does it affect the country’s well-being? U.S. Real GDP per capita (2000 dollars) U.S. Inflation Rate(%