1 Obtain information about the current state of the US economy. Then: a List all of the features of the US economy during the current year that you think are consistent with a pessimistic outlook for the next two years. b List all of the features of the US economy during the current year that you think are consistent with an optimistic outlook for the next two years. c Describe how you think the US economy is going to evolve over the next year or two. Explain your predictions, drawing on the pessimistic and optimistic factors that you listed in parts

(a) and

(b) and on your knowledge of macroeconomic theory.