Homework 2 (Due Wednesday, January 17th in class)

For homework due Wednesday, January 17th at the beginning of class (do not email, you must print out and bring with you to class) please click on the link below and read the following economic highlights for 2016. You are required to read the highlights for 2016, and then provide a two-paragraph summary of the highlights. Each paragraph must include a minimum of five sentences each. Do not plagiarize or include your own opinions in the summary. Instead, read the highlights from the report, and provide a summary in your own words. Be prepared to discuss the article in class if called upon. 

Link to article below. Scroll down the web page and read the highlights of the annual report for 2016. 

https://www.frbatlanta.org/economy-matters/annual-report/2016.aspx 

In addition, answer the following questions below after your second paragraph. 

How do you think the economy is doing?

Do you think the state of the economy is "excellent," "good," "fair," or "poor?"

What did you base your decision on?

Would your response have been different a year ago? 

Please note that late assignments will not be accepted.