Economics Question

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Economic Forecast Outline Topic Suggestions: Here are some suggestions of items that you could look at in writing your economic forecast. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but it is intended to give you some general items. Charts and graphs are to be included as appendices in the body of your paper. Your paper should have a cover page identifying the course name, number, section you are in, and your name. You may also want to include a regional, national, and international perspective. I. Domestic A. Inflation 1. Consumer Price Index 2. Producer Price Index B. Unemployment 1. Unemployment Rate 2. New Claims 3. Duration of Unemployment C. Work Week 1. Average Hours D. Interest Rate 1. Prime Rate E. Consumer Debt F. Stock Market 1. DJIA 2. AMEX G. Orders for Durable Goods H. Housing Market I. Foreign Trade 1. Demand for Imports 2. Supply of Exports J. Foreign Economies 1. Demand for US Goods 2. Supply of Goods J. Consumer Confidence II. Resources – Here are some interesting links that may be helpful. Certainly not limited here. A. Bureau of Economic Analysis B. White House Issues Economy C. Bureau of Labor Statistics III. Testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman to Congress This is an 8-page report based upon the outline provided of where the economy is headed and the prospects for National Economy. Based upon your reading and research what is the state of the Economy, is it declining or improving trends, and what does the next 6 – 12 months look like in that industry or overall economy based upon your research. 5. This paper must be submitted in a Microsoft Word file 12-point font, double spaced, 8 written pages exclusive of title page, table of contents, reference page, and appendices containing charts, tables, and graphs.