Macroeconomics
6 articles
Unemployment Rate
Measuring Labor Market Slack and Economic Health
The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labor force actively seeking work but unable to find employment. It serves as a key indicator of economic health and influences monetary policy decisions.
Exchange Rate
The Price of One Currency in Terms of Another
Exchange rates determine the relative price of currencies, affecting international trade, investment, and purchasing power. This article explains how they're determined and their economic impacts.
The Federal Reserve
America's Central Bank and Monetary Policy Authority
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and regulating the banking system. Its decisions affect interest rates, employment, and inflation.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The Total Value of Economic Output
GDP measures the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders. It's the primary indicator of economic size and growth.
Inflation
The General Rise in Price Levels Over Time
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This article explains causes, measurement methods, and economic impacts of inflation.
Interest Rate
The Price of Money and Core Variable of Time Value
Interest rate is the price of capital, affecting investment, consumption, and asset pricing. This article explains from basic definitions to actual transmission mechanisms step by step.
Beginner (4)
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labor force actively seeking work but unable to find employment. It serves as a key indicator of economic health and influences monetary policy decisions.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP measures the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders. It's the primary indicator of economic size and growth.
Inflation
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This article explains causes, measurement methods, and economic impacts of inflation.
Interest Rate
Interest rate is the price of capital, affecting investment, consumption, and asset pricing. This article explains from basic definitions to actual transmission mechanisms step by step.
Intermediate (2)
Exchange Rate
Exchange rates determine the relative price of currencies, affecting international trade, investment, and purchasing power. This article explains how they're determined and their economic impacts.
The Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and regulating the banking system. Its decisions affect interest rates, employment, and inflation.