Economics - Economic Indicators

Economics                                                                                            Name:                                                 

US Savings Bonds are one of the more popular choices amongst the general US population.  Visit: http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ebonds/res_e_bonds_eeratesandterms.htm - and answer the questions below.

1.      Currently what is the maturity term for a bond that would be bough/issued today? ______________

2.      Paper Series EE Savings Bonds were sold at ____________________________.  Electronic bonds purchased via TreasuryDirect are sold at face value; i.e., you pay $25 for a $_____________ bond.

3.      Looking at Rates & Terms of EE Bonds, what is the current annual interest rate? ____________

4.      How long do EE Bonds earn interest? _______________

5.      When will your paper bond be worth its full value? __________

Wise decisions are required when investing. This activity will allow you to showcase your knowledge! Visit: http://www.onguardonline.gov/media/game-0007-invest-quest - and record 2 facts from the activity

Fact 1:

Fact 2:

Phishing scams are real and occur every day to thousands of people.  This activity will help educate about these scams and how to respond. Visit: http://www.onguardonline.gov/media/game-0011-phishing-scams - and record 2 pieces of information you learned.

Info 1:

Info 2:

ID Theft is unfortunately a growing crime in the world today. This activity will provide valuable information on how to respond to the situation. Visit: http://www.onguardonline.gov/media/game-0005-id-theft-faceoff - and record 2 pieces of information you learned.

Info 1:

Info 2:

Cyber Criminals are real and are constantly trying to get access to your personal information! Visit: http://www.onguardonline.gov/media/game-0013-case-cyber-criminal - to learn how to stop them! Record 2 pieces of information you learned.

Info 1:

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Unemployment is an unfortunate subject for thousands of people.  Visit: http://www.reffonomics.com/TRB/chapter20/typesofunemploymentinteractive4b.swf - to gain a better understanding on this topic. Create your own examples for the following topics listed below.
Employed:	Unemployed	Not Part of the Labor Force

Structural Unemployment:	Frictional Unemployment:	Cyclical Unemployment:

                 

Jumping back to Fiscal Policy, this activity is a balancing act of Taxes, Entitlements, & Funding. Visit: https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie - to place yourself in position of a world leader! Record your final score!