1. Assessing the Economy and Investment Climate

a. Conduct a search on the Internet for information about economic conditions and the investment climate. Use any sources that are updated and credible in your opinion. What sources did you find?

b. Based on your review, do you think economic conditions are favorable for investing at this time?

c. Explain your opinion about whether economic conditions are favorable for investing at this time.

d. If you were to invest in bonds at this time, what type of bonds would you invest in? Why?