Unit 2 Discussion and Assessment
After reviewing the material in this unit, please post and respond to the following topics on the course discussion board. Feel free to start your own related posts and respond to other students' posts as well.
- Identify the two basic approaches to measuring GDP. How do they differ? Explain why the amounts of the two approaches are unequal.
- What are the three major goals of macroeconomics? Explain which goal is the most important to you and/or someone you know.
- Why is GDP an inappropriate measure of well-being?
- Complete this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.
Notes:
- There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
- This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
- You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.