EYE-OPENER OF THE WEEK: the future outwits all our certitudes. Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
KEY DATE:
1. On Friday of this week, I would like you to have your thesis statement for your Crisis Paper and be able to discuss it in class.
2. Next Monday, Nov. 3, we will have a quiz on chapters 7 and 8 in [...]
Posted on October 26th, 2008 by cjanus
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EYE-OPENER OF THE WEEK: I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Wayne Gretzky
KEY DATE:
1. CRISIS PAPER DUE TUESDAY, NOV. 25. I would like you to write a five to six page research paper on some aspect of financial crisis that have affected the financial markets. It should [...]
Posted on October 19th, 2008 by cjanus
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From Colander:
1. Be able to draw graphs “c ” and “d” on page 133 (elasticity along a demand and supply curve.)
2. Be able to draw and explain graph “b” on page 140 (the inelastic graph of total revenue).
From Wheelan
1. Explain the problem of the black rhinoceros. What is the solution that Wheelan proposes?
2. What is [...]
Posted on October 19th, 2008 by cjanus
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EYE-OPNER OF THE WEEK: Ah, Love, could thou and I with Fate conspire/to grasp this sorry Scheme of Things entire,/Would not we shatter it to bits and then/Re-mould nearter to the Heart’s Desire! Omar Khayyam
KEY DATE:
1. The next test will not be the second class period of this week but Monday, Oct. 20.
2. On Friday [...]
Posted on October 11th, 2008 by cjanus
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EYE-OPENER OF THE WEEK: Ah, take the Cash in hand and waive the Rest; Oh, the brave Music of a distant Drum! Omar Khayyam
KEY DATE:
1. During the SECOND class period of next week, you will have a quiz on chapter 6 in Colander, chapter 2 in Wheelan and the article on Fannie Mae.
CLASS ONE: TEST. [...]
Posted on October 5th, 2008 by cjanus
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1. Draw the Market for Euros on page 108 (figure 5-2) and explain it.
2. Draw a graph of the minimum wage. What are the costs and benefits of the minimum wage?
3. Explain the costs and benefits of third-party-payer markets.
4. What did you learn from John Cochrane’s talk on the financial crisis? Be specific as possible.
Posted on October 5th, 2008 by cjanus
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