Macroeconomic Framework for Investors
About the Course
What is the relation between the state of the economy and markets? Why are market participants constantly watching GDP and inflation numbers? The US inflation and employment data provides the direction to the world financial markets. Understanding the Macroeconomic Framework helps to understand and predict the markets. It helps investors to make informed choices.
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Course Content
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What is GDP? How is it calculated? How international comparisons are made?
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What are business cycles of boom and bust?
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What is inflation? How is it measured? What is safe level of inflation?
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What is the role of Monetary Policy in managing inflation? How does the Central Bank use 'interest rates' in boom-bust cycles.
- What is unemployment rate?
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How does government influence the economy through budget?
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What are the signs of imbalance in the economy?