Master\'s level Economics class.

1. U.S. Economy Debby Cardillo

2. Economics for Decision Making Debby Cardillo MGM626-1101A-01-PH1-IP1 Colorado Technical University January 7, 2011 Instructor: Nicholas Kusmich

3. Introduction Consumer Products Inc. (CPI) a company located in Phoenix, AZ established in 1951 have three primary products – Super Clean, Shades of Youth and Super White. Ten years ago CPI went public currently having a presence only in the United States with revenues in excess of $200 million per It is clear in order to remain competitive CPI must expand its base eventually becoming international. There is clear opposition within the organization the company has proven to be successful thus far and should not change its operational base. As a means of persuading the Board of Directors this is a critical move in the future success of the organization the following presentation has been created.

4. Gross Domestic Product Primary indicator measuring health of a country Denotes total dollar value of goods & services Compares to previous period of time Impacts everyone

5. United States Gross Domestic Product

6. Unemployment Unemployment continues to rise Unemployed over 27 weeks unchanged Accepting part-time positions Hours still being reduced

7. Unemployment

8. Consumer Price Index Prices paid by consumers Examines a contrast between two goods Adjusted on a seasonal basis

9. Consumer Price Index

10. Interest Rates Rates set by the Board and the FOMC Recommendations submitted by FRB Purchase Treasury bonds Anticipate short term rates may increase

11. Interest Rates

12. Country Comparisons Brazil Germany Japan United States

13. Consumer Price Index

14. Unemployment Compared

15. GDP Compared

16. Interest Rates Compared

17. Brazil’s Economy Minimally affected by financial crisis Introduced $100M U.S. into economy Provided additional tax cuts Encourages foreign investment

18. Germany’s Economy Fifth largest in terms of PPP Top exporter of machinery, vehicles Unemployment 20% in some areas Exports anticipated to grow by 3.5%

19. Japan’s Economy Industrialized, free-market economy Highly efficient, very competitive Few natural resources

20. U.S. Economy Economic recovery is continuing Initial stages of early recovery Impetus from fiscal policy waned Stabilized financial system

21. Conclusion It may seem as though we are on the road to financial recovery. The United States and other countries have a long and arduous road ahead. Stable financial systems, accessible resource utilization, and sound fiscal polices to bring us to the Federal Reserve’s statutory objectives are needed. It will take time, patience and perseverance.

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