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Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics, often used by governments and central banks, explores large-scale economic trends affected by variables like inflation, national income and GDP.

Macroeconomics
  • Guide to Economic Depression
  • Guide to Economic Recession
Economies of Scale or Economics of Scale
K-Shaped Recovery Definition
A K-shaped recovery is an economic recovery where the performance of different parts of the economy can diverge widely.
  • Unemployment
    Unemployment Rate by State
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    Absolute Advantage Definition
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    Aggregate Supply Definition
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    Contractionary Policy Definition
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  • Macroeconomics Definition
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    Marginal Propensity To Consume (MPC) Definition
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    Multiplier Effect Definition
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    Producer Price Index (PPI) Definition
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    What Is Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?
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    Exchange Rate Risk: Economic Exposure
  • Greenback Definition
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    Economic Indicators That Help Predict Market Trends
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    An Introduction to the International Fisher Effect
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    Understanding the Basel III International Regulations
  • Pros and Cons of a Strong Dollar
  • How to Profit From Inflation
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    What Impact Does Inflation Have on the Dollar Value Today?
  • Explaining the World Through Macroeconomic Analysis
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    Currency Depreciation Definition
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    Developed Economy Definition
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    Inflationary Gap Definition
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    M3 Definition
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    Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Definition
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    Paper Money Definition
  • Understanding Finance vs. Economics
  • Participation Rate vs. Unemployment Rate: What's the Difference?
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    Credit Cycles Definition
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    Understand the Different Types of Inflation
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