discussion 1
Monetary Policy
Activity Instruction
The Federal Reserve Bank controls the money supply and interest rates in the United States. In your informed opinion, has it done a good or a bad job over the last decade? Why? What could it or should it have done differently? Why? Consider the ethical and regulatory issues that arose during the 2007–2009 financial crisis when writing your post. Use the readings and resources from this unit to support your perspectives in this discussion, using proper APA format to cite your sources.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to at least two other learners, contributing your insight, experiences, and critical analysis to the discussion. Use the course readings and resources to support your responses and use proper APA format for your citations and references.
Important Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.
discussion 2
Course Reflection
Activity Context
Throughout the course, you have been building toward the achievement of the following competencies: Apply the theories, models, and practices of economic theory to create value for the firm. Assess the impact of ethical and regulatory considerations on economic decisions. Analyze the macroeconomic environment of corporate operations. Analyze the microeconomic environment of corporate operations. Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
Activity Instruction
For this discussion, reflect on the knowledge and skills you developed over the past six weeks. Address the following questions in your post: For each competency, how has your ability to perform these skills and apply this knowledge evolved? What concepts, skills, or insights were most relevant to you? How have you grown in your academic and professional goals? Have you made progress on any items in the action plan you developed during your first course?
Response Guidelines
When responding to others, provide encouraging feedback about how learners have grown over the past six weeks. If applicable, provide recommendations for how learners may continue to develop these skills and knowledge, or suggest additional strategies for leveraging the knowledge gained in the course.
Important Note:For all the discussions in this course, post your initial discussion no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Thursday. Support your post with the theories presented in the unit readings and resources, using proper APA formatted citations and references. Post your discussion responses no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central Time Zone) Sunday.