QUIZ KEYS FOR TEST ON CHAPTER 10 IN COLANDER, CHAPTER 6 IN WHEELAN, AND THE TWO CURRENT EVENTS ARTICLES.

1.Why does human capital matter so much?
2. Why don’t economists care about economic inequality?
3. What is the evidence pro and con that the business cycle has changed?
4. Why does Hyman Minsky argue that markets are inherently unstable?

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WEEK’S SCHEDULE(10), NOV. 16, 2009

WEEK’S SCHEDULE(10), NOV. 16, 2009
EYE-OPENER: Most of financial innovation is simply rediscovering leverage. Kenneth Galbraith
KEY DATES:
1. During the first class period of the week, you will have a quiz on chapter 9 and Gary Becker’s presentation.
2. During the first class period of the week of Nov. 23, there will be a quiz on the week’s [...]

WEEK’S SCHEDULE(9), NOV. 9, 2009

WEEK’S SCHEDULE(9), NOV. 9, 2009
EYE-OPENER: What’s gone and what’s past help should be past grief. Shakespeare
KEY DATES:
1. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Gary Becker will speak on the rising costs and benefits of a university education. His talk will be from 12:30 to 1:30 in Judd 126. His lecture will take the place of Friday’s classes.
2. [...]

Week’s Schedule (8), Nov. 2, 2009

EYE-OPENER: The Constellations were consulted for advice, but no one understood them. Ellias Canetti
KEY DATE:
1. On Thursday, Nov. 12, Gary Becker will speak on the rising costs and benefits of a university education. This talk will be from 12:30 to 1:30 in Judd 126. His lecture will take the place of Friday’s classes.
2. On Friday, [...]