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April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Tad DeHaven, a budget analyst at the Cato Institute, talks about Obama's plan to announce long-term proposals this week for cutting the federal deficit, following up on the budget deal he reached with congressional leaders that averted a government shutdown. DeHaven speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television's "InsideTrack." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Consider the material found in Chapter 9 Section 3:
minimum tax, VAT (Value-Added Tax), flat tax, federal tax reform, business taxes, profits, tax burden, personal income rate, depreciation, investment tax credit, and, capital gains.
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Chapter 11 Resources
Cf. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078747643/student_view0/unit3/chapter11/chapter_overviews.html
Chapter 11: Financial Markets
Chapter 11 Section 1 Savings and the Financial System
financial intermediary, p. 290-291
In-class assignment, with a partner, list examples of financial intermediaries.
List at least five financial intermediaries.
Then, define what financial intermediaries do.
nonbank financial institution
finance company
premium
pension
pension fund
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the questions.
How are the socialist states of Europe bridging Europe's Pension Gap? 6:38
What can be done to forestall a pension gap in Europe (or any country adopting the socialist model of pensions)?
At what age do people expect to retire in Sweden?
What incentives are there to work longer?
What is different for blue-collar workers?
How can blue-collar workers continue to work?
What advantages are there for workers and society?
With life expectancy in Europe rising and birth rates falling, how much longer can states provide proper pensions for their senior citizens? With fewer people working to support retirees, governments are encouraging their citizens to postpone taking their pensions.
risk
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the questions.
INVEST 101 - Risk versus Reward, 2:53
What should investors take into account?
What is the difference between an aggressive vs. a conservative investor?
What happens over time?
What happens if you take bigger risks?
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the questions.
11.2 The Power of Compound Interest
What does the table show?
How can money grow with compound interest?
How much interest is earned after the first 10 years at 6 per cent? (p. 293)
Cf. http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/socialstudies/in_motion_08/epp/EPP_p293.swf
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
11.1 Strategy
Complete the graphic organizer by describing how financial intermediaries channel money.
Reading Strategy
Saving and Economic Growth
Savers and Financial Assets
The Circular Flow of Finance
Financing Capital Formation
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the question.
Reading Check
Summarizing
How does the financial system bring savers and borrowers together?
Nonbank Financial Intermediaries
Finance Companies
Life Insurance Companies
Pension Funds
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the question.
Reading Check
Comparing and Contrasting
How do finance companies, life insurance companies, and pension funds channel savings to borrowers?
Basic Investment Considerations
Consistency
Simplicity
The Risk-Return Relationship
Investment Objectives
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the question.
Reading Check
Identifying
If you were to invest your money, what would your objectives be?
11.1 Review
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
Use the graphic organizer to describe the nonbank financial intermediaries.
Profiles in Economics Sallie Krawcheck
Keep Your Message Simple--with Mark Thompson, 2:06
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the questions.
What is leadership?
What does communication involve?
Chapter 11 Section 2 Financial Assets and Their Markets
Section Preview
Content Vocabulary
bond
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the following.
Personal Finance: How to Understand Bonds, 1:35
What exactly is a bond?
What has this to do with a company?
What is paid back?
What happens if the company goes bankrupt?
A bond is essentially a debt that funds a company, and that will be paid back with interest. Understand bonds and how it's different than equities with tips from a financial planner in this free video on personal finance and the stock market.
Expert: Chris Markowski
Contact: www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
coupon rate
maturity
par value
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the following.
How do we calculate a par value of a bond?
What is its price?
Stocks & Investments: How to Calculate the Par Value of a Bond, 1:01
Calculating the par value of a bond is simple by looking at the initial purchase price of the bond, as the par value is generally the issues value as well as the ending value. Find the par value of a bond with financial advice from an experienced portfolio manager in this free video on investing.
Expert: Gregory Bramwell-Smith
Bio: Gregory Bramwell-Smith is the relationship and portfolio manager at Bramwell-Smith Associates.
current yield
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the following.
Bond Investing: How to Find a Current Yield on a Bond, 1:49
How do we find a current yield on a bond?
What is the formula?
Where do you find this information?
The current yield on a bond is the yearly interest rate divided by the cost price of that bond. Find the current yield on a bond by calling the holder of the bond or checking the newspaper with help from a licensed financial planner in this free video on bonds and investing.
Expert: William Rae
Contact: www.hbwfl.com
junk bond
In-class assignment, with a partner, answer the following.
Stocks & Bonds: What Are Junk Bonds? 1:25
What is a junk bond?
What comes with high yield?
What may happen with junk bonds?
Junk bonds, or high yield bonds, are bonds that have low credit ratings, and therefore include an inherent risk. Be aware of a bond's credit rating before making an investment with help from a portfolio manager in this free video on personal finance and money management.
Expert: Gregory Bramwell-Smith
Bio: Gregory Bramwell-Smith is the relationship and portfolio manager at Bramwell-Smith Associates.
municipal bond
tax-exempt
savings bond
beneficiary
Treasury note
Treasury bond
Treasury bill
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
capital market
money market
primary market
secondary market
11.2 Reading Strategy
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
Use the graphic organizer to identify and describe at least four financial assets.
Issues in the News Want More Interest? Meet Bond, Junk Bond
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
11.2 Review
Use the graphic organizer to identify the characteristics of financial assets.
11.3 Reading Strategy
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
Use the graphic organizer to describe the different stock markets.
Figure 11.7 How Much Money Will You Have at Retirement?
Cf. http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/socialstudies/in_motion_08/epp/EPP_p308.swf
11.3 Review
In-class assignment, with a partner, fill in the graphic.
Use the graphic organizer to evaluate the risks and rewards of investments.
Figure 11.1 Overview of the Financial System
Cf. http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/socialstudies/in_motion_08/epp/EPP_p291.swf
Figure 11.2 The Power of Compound Interest
Cf. http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/socialstudies/in_motion_08/epp/EPP_p293.swf
Figure 11.7 How Much Money Will You Have at Retirement?
Chapter 10: Government Spending
Chapter 10 Resources
Chapter 10: Government Spending Multiple Choice Quiz
Chapter 10: Government Spending ePuzzles and Games Column
Chapter 10: Government Spending Vocabulary eFlashcards
Chapter 10: Government Spending In Motion The Federal Budget for Fiscal Year 2007
Chapter 10: Government Spending In Motion State and Local Expenditures
Chapters 8-11
Cf. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078747643/student_view0/unit3/
Chapter 9 Resources
Chapter 9: Sources of Government Revenue
Multiple Choice Quiz
Cf. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078747643/student_view0/unit3/chapter9/self-check_quizzes.html
Ch. 9 Crossword Puzzle
Chapter 9 Flashcards
Chapter 10 Resources
Self-Check Quiz, Crossword, Vocabulary
Cf. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078747643/student_view0/unit3/chapter10/
Wisconsin Labor Protests - Noodles, 1:36
Spending, 6:25
The Rules of Good Sportsmanship in Games, Sports and in Life, 9:30
The public domain film, Good Sportsmanship (1950). How sportsmanship enriches daily living: a lesson for teens.
Producer: Coronet Instructional Films
Creative Commons license: Public Domain
Seinfeld Risk Management, 4:17
Cf. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laKprX-HP94
Finance Company Collector - A song protesting the current recession, 4:30
Josh Riddle and David Rufful are seniors at Dartmouth College.
Pension Tension Blues, 5:42
Lyrics: co-written by Susan Mangiero and Steven Zelin, Singing CPA.
The Quiz Prep Page is available for Wednesday.
Consider the material found in Chapter 9 Section 3:
minimum tax, VAT (Value-Added Tax), flat tax, federal tax reform, business taxes, profits, tax burden, personal income rate, depreciation, investment tax credit, and, capital gains.
Cf. http://shanawiki.wikispaces.com/Honors+Business+Economics+Chapter+9+Section+4+Quiz+Prep+Page+Spring+2011
Lassi Hurskainen Goalkeeper Tricks 2.0, 3:29
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Tuesday HW
1. p. 286, #17-19
Wednesday HW
1. p. 286, #20-22
Thursday HW
1. p. 286, #23-25
Friday HW
1. p. 286, #26
