Week 4 Journal for Phyllis

Economics in the Current News

Take some time to think about the ways in which your learning in this class relates to the real world. Has the knowledge you gained been valuable in helping you understand or evaluate events or policies? Are there any current events in the news that you can directly link to concepts or theories covered so far? 

Guided Response:
Review the popular news websites listed in the Current Events required readings section for this week. In 300 words or more, discuss one current event article and explain how economic theory can be applied to analyze the information presented. Make sure to provide an APA reference to your article.

Websites

1. Broadcasting System Inc.. (n.d.). CNN.com – Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video  News. CNN.com – Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.cnn.com 
2. Economist Newspaper Limited. (n.d.). The Economist – World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance. The Economist – World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance. Retrieved November 14, 2012,  from http://www.economist.com 
3. LP. (n.d.). Bloomberg – Business, Financial & Economic News, Stock Quotes. Bloomberg – Business, Financial &  Economic News, Stock Quotes. Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.bloomberg.com