11. Based on the lessons and experiences of the past, how might communities (from churches & small towns all the way to states or nations) better prepare for future economic downturns? 12. If macroeconomic policies can cause significant economic downturns like the Great Recession, and if most of us don't actually have any control over those policies (we don't set interest rates or pass laws), does it matter whether or not the average citizen (such as yourself) understands macroeconomics and the causes of economic events like the Great Recession? Explain your reasoning