Slide 0 Introducing Our Author…. slide 1 Learning objectives This chapter introduces you to the issues macroeconomists study the tools macroeconomists.
The Data of Macroeconomics macro. Important issues in macroeconomics Why does the cost of living keep rising? Why are millions of people unemployed,
C H A P T E R 1. This chapter introduces you to the issues macroeconomists study the tools macroeconomists use some important concepts in macroeconomic.
The U.S. in 2008: The Election and the Economy I. Demographic data II. U.S. political process III. 2008 election IV. State of U.S. economy.
1980-present. * Ronald Reagan (R) 1981 - 1989 * George H. W. Bush (R) 1989 - 1993 * William J. Clinton (D) 1993 - 2001 * George W. Bush (R) 2001 - 2009.
1980: Reagan (R) v. Carter (D) 1984: Reagan (R) v. Mondale (D) Elections of 1980 & 1984.
