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Prepare a  30-40 minute presentation on slide show (this is graduate economic class this will be two presenter) with slides or another clear visual format. Include:

1. Chapter overview (about 1 minute)

· State the chapter’s main topic.

· Identify 2–3 important economic concepts, models, graphs, or formulas from the chapter.

· Explain, in your own words, how the concepts connect.

2. Seven representative homework/quiz problems (about 15 minutes)

· Select seven problems that represent important learning objectives from the chapter.

· For each problem, briefly state what it asks and identify the economic concept needed.

· Show the essential reasoning and key steps—not merely the final answer. Explain all answers why is right and why is wrong.

· Include at least one problem that was initially difficult or involved an error.

3. Learning process and reflection (about 2 minutes)

· Describe a specific difficulty, misconception, or incorrect first approach.

· Explain how you resolved it: for example, revisiting a graph, checking assumptions, distinguishing correlation from causation, consulting notes, or practicing a similar problem.

· State what the problem taught you that will help with future economics problems.

4. Real-world case (about 5-8 minutes)

· Present a short, credible real-life example that uses one or more chapter concepts.

· Explain exactly how the economic idea helps interpret the case.

· Use a simple graph, data point, news example, workplace example, or policy scenario when appropriate.

5. Audience engagement and wrap-up (about 5 minutes)

· Ask the class one substantive question, or answer one question from the class.

· End with a concise summary of the chapter’s most important takeaway and one remaining question or limitation.

Submission expectations

· Upload slides before class, if required by the instructor.

· Cite all outside data, articles, images, and sources on a final references slide.

· Do not read the slides word-for-word. Use them to support your explanation.

· Every group member must participate meaningfully if the presentation is completed in a group.

· Focus on economic reasoning: assumptions, incentives, tradeoffs, marginal analysis, equilibrium effects, evidence, and limitations where relevant.

Grading rubric

Schedule of Class Themes, Assignments, and Presentations for the Economics Course
Criterion	Excellent	Proficient	Developing	Points

Schedule of Class Themes, Assignments, and Presentations for the Economics Course
Criterion	Excellent	Proficient	Developing	Points
Chapter concepts	Explains key concepts accurately, clearly, and in connected terms	Explains most concepts accurately	Definitions are incomplete, disconnected, or contain errors	10
Five problems and reasoning	Selects representative problems and clearly demonstrates economic reasoning and solution steps	Covers five relevant problems with mostly clear reasoning	Problems are poorly chosen, incomplete, or focus mainly on answers	35
Learning reflection	Clearly identifies a genuine difficulty, explains how it was resolved, and draws a transferable lesson	Identifies a difficulty and resolution, with limited reflection	Gives vague reflection or does not explain how learning occurred	20
Real-world application	Uses a relevant, well-explained case that accurately applies chapter concepts	Provides a relevant case with a partially developed connection	Case is weak, inaccurate, or disconnected from the chapter	15
Engagement and responses	Asks or answers questions thoughtfully and responds with evidence-based reasoning	Participates in discussion adequately	Limited engagement or cannot explain reasoning	10
Organization and delivery	Clear structure, effective visuals, appropriate pacing, and professional delivery	Generally organized and understandable	Difficult to follow, overly dependent on notes, or poorly timed

 

Chapter questions.

Here is the homework questions Pick 7 to use for the power point presentation. (We will select five questions to include in our presentation. For each question, we will explain why the incorrect choices are wrong and why the correct choice is right. Please place these explanations in the slide’s speaker notes so we can refer to them while presenting. These notes will guide our delivery and ensure we cover the key points for each question and answer.

Correct answer

Question 1

5 / 5 pts

The quantity of money in an economy and the _____________________ are inextricably intertwined.

 

C. financial stress in the banking system

 

A. value of assets for loans

 

D. extraordinary gains that can be made with money

 

B. quantity of credit for loans

 

Correct answer

Question 2

5 / 5 pts

Which category of the money supply would you be contributing to if you invest in money market funds?

 

B. M1

 

A. M2

 

D. savings deposits

 

C. time deposits

 

Correct answer

Question 3

5 / 5 pts

With respect to measuring the money supply, which of the following terms describes a checking account?

 

D. demand deposits

 

C. cash certificates

 

A. demand certificates

 

B. currency deposits

 

Correct answer

Question 4

5 / 5 pts

Stealth bank holds deposits of $600 million. It holds reserves of $30 million and government bonds worth $80 million. The current market value of the bank's loans is $400 million. What is the value of the bank’s total liabilities? $_______ million (please fill in a whole number only). _[2]

Answer 1:

600

 

Correct answer

Question 5

5 / 5 pts

The people in an economy have $10 million in money. There is only one bank that all the people deposit their money in and it holds 10% of the deposits as reserves. What is the money multiplier in this economy? _______ (please fill in a whole number only). _[2]

Answer 1:

10

 

Correct answer

Question 6

5 / 5 pts

_________________________ are a form of deposits held in banks that are available by making a cash withdrawal or writing a check.

 

D. Demand deposits

 

A. Direct deposits

 

C. Time deposits

 

B. Savings deposits

 

Correct answer

Question 7

5 / 5 pts

Stealth bank has deposits of $700 million. It holds reserves of $20 million and has purchased government bonds worth $350 million. The banks loans, if sold at current market value, would be worth $600 million. What is the total value of Stealth bank’s assets? $_______ million (please fill in a whole number only) _[2]

Answer 1:

970

 

Correct answer

Question 8

5 / 5 pts

If Bill performs plumbing upgrades for Alice in exchange for her incorporating his business, then their _________________________ will be satisfied.

 

B. double coincidence of wants

 

C. convenience of exchange

 

A. balance of trade

 

D. division of labor

 

Correct answer

Question 9

5 / 5 pts

The market in which loans are bought and sold is called the:

 

C. secondary loan market.

 

A. loan market.

 

B. money market.

 

D. primary loan market.

 

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Question 10

5 / 5 pts

Why do banks use a T-account?

 

C. the T-account separates assets on the left from liabilities on the right

 

B. the T-account separates the liabilities on the left from assets on the right

 

A. if a bank has become bankrupt, net worth will be shown as a zero on the balance sheet

 

D. the T-account ensures the final entry made under the assets column is bank reserves

 

Correct answer

Question 11

5 / 5 pts

If Evelyn uses her debit card to buy an iPod, then the money to pay the retailer will come from:

 

C. her M2 funds.

 

B. the debit card company's M2 funds.

 

D. her M1 funds.

 

A. the debit card company's M1 funds.

 

Correct answer

Question 12

5 / 5 pts

The money multiplier is equal to the _______________ in the economy divided by the original _________________.

 

D. reserve ratio; original quantity of reserves

 

C. quantity of money; total money

 

B. original quantity of reserves; reserve ratio

 

A. total money; quantity of money

 

Correct answer

Question 13

5 / 5 pts

____________ is a completely inadequate mechanism ____________________ in a modern advanced economy.

 

D. Money; to use as a unit of account

 

A. Currency; for providing a medium of exchange

 

B. Money; for providing a store of value

 

C. Barter; for trying to coordinate trades

 

Correct answer

Question 14

5 / 5 pts

_________________________ are included in the aggregate amount of MI money currently in circulation.

 

D. Foreign currency deposits

 

B. Traveler's checks

 

A. Savings deposits

 

C. Short-term bonds

 

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Question 15

5 / 5 pts

Stealth bank holds deposits of $200 million. It holds reserves of $15 million. It has purchased government bonds worth $75 million. The current value of its loans, if sold at market value, is $130 million. What is the value of the Stealth bank’s liabilities? $_______ million (please fill in a whole number only) _[2]

Answer 1:

200

 

Correct answer

Question 16

5 / 5 pts

Which of the following is a valid criticism of the use of money as a store of value in modern economies?

 

D. imperfect as a unit of account

 

B. money supply is too narrowly defined

 

A. annual inflationary loss of buying power

 

C. storing money is wasteful

 

Correct answer

Question 17

5 / 5 pts

In modern economies, _____________________ receive money from savers and provide funds to borrowers.

 

D. financial intermediaries

 

A. governments

 

C. banks

 

B. credit unions

 

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Question 18

5 / 5 pts

If Brent uses his credit card to purchase a new television, then the money to pay the retailer is taken from:

 

C. the credit card company's M1 funds.

 

B. his M2 funds.

 

D. the credit card company's M2 funds.

 

A. his M1 funds.

 

Correct answer

Question 19

5 / 5 pts

Antonio tries to limit his risk of overexposure to debt by using a ________________ to store a certain amount of value that he then uses to make purchases.

 

A. debit card

 

B. credit card

 

D. chip card

 

C. smart card

 

Correct answer

Question 20

5 / 5 pts

In uncertain economic times, ____________________ serves as a way of preserving economic value that can be spent or consumed in the future.

 

D. obtaining a credit card

 

C. refinancing your home mortgage

 

B. owning gold

 

A. buying a new car