Using three clips from this film, students will be introduced to the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities. Based on these examples, students will develop definitions of ...

In some countries, however, this value of this type of economic activity is tracked, or at least, estimated. For example, the European Union mandated that starting September 2014, all member countries ...

A low unemployment rate is typical during an economic supercycle, and more Americans in the workforce amid a strong economy could lead to a pick-up in economic activity. Living standards may rise ...

U.S. businesses told the Federal Reserve in June and early July that the loss of immigrant labor is adding to their struggles ...

National income accounting is used to measure economic growth and activity. It can also be helpful in tracking trends and guiding monetary policy. What Are the Problems of National Income Accounting?

This change can lead to a decrease in exports and an overall decrease in economic activity. For example, manufacturing activity in the U.S. fell sharply during the Great Recession, ...

The informal economy, comprising activities that have market value and would add to tax revenue and GDP if they were recorded, is a globally widespread phenomenon. According to the International ...

Demand-side economics refer to the theory that the demand for goods and services drives economic activity. A core characteristic of demand-side economics is aggregate demand.

Encouraging the resumption of economic activity after COVID-19: Evidence from a large scale-field experiment in China. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2022; 119 (5): e2100719119 ...