Use the rule of 70 or 72 to show how small differences in growth rates can have a large impact on how quickly the standard of living in a country can increase

Discuss financial intermediaries and how they function in financial markets. How do financial intermediaries affect risk in the financial market?

Explain why increasing the government budget deficit can decrease investment spending. In what circumstances would you consider budget deficits appropriate/inappropriate? Think about the flip-side to that as well: budget surpluses?

How might have the educational system of the United States contributed to the productivity slowdown of the mid 70s to mid 90s?

Discuss some of the various economic aspects of globalization good and bad