Role+of+government+in+an+economy

Aims of Government policy



Watch this video carefully and try to identify the key macroeconomic objectives that Governments have. Note down any terms you do not understand and look them up in your textbooks and ask your teacher for help. Then read the notes below which should serve as a comprehensive set of notes for your course.

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=Now in groups (teacher assigned) do some research on a country of your choice and try and find as much information on that country in terms of GDP per capita, economic growth, unemployment, inflation, BOP, HDI, and any other relevant measure. Try and reach a conclusion as to the success in achieving their policy objectives. Also what other information may you require to really assess the quality of life in your chosen country? = [|Here is a great link]


 * [|Here is the marking rubric we'll use for this activity] **

Economic Growth and High GDP

Inflation

Employment and Unemployment

The Balance of Payments