Chapter 2. Economists, Beyond the Ivory Tower

EIA Activity: Economists, Beyond the Ivory Tower

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following question. Who of the following is NOT a current member of the Council of Economic Advisors?

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  2. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following question. Who of the following is NOT a current board member of the Federal Reserve?

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  3. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following question. True or False: Susan Helper is currently the Chief Economist of the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA).

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  4. Question

    Use Link 4 to answer the following question. True or False: David S. Johnson is currently the Chief Economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

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  5. Question

    Use Link 5 to answer the following question. Google’s Chief Economist is:

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  6. Question

    Use Link 6 to answer the following question. Microsoft’s Chief Economist is:

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  7. Question

    Assume that you are an economist. Would you prefer to be a teacher, researcher, working for a financial institution, or working for the government? Discuss.

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    Assume that you are an economist. Would you prefer to be a teacher, researcher, working for a financial institution, or working for the government? Discuss.

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