Macroeconomics
Study of economy-wide phenomena including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and monetary policy.
5 terms
Gross Domestic Product
(GDP)The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
Beginner
Global
Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.
Beginner
Global
Monetary Policy
The process by which a central bank controls the money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic objectives.
Intermediate
Global
Fiscal Policy
Government policy regarding taxation and spending to influence economic conditions.
Intermediate
Global
Recession
A significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in GDP, income, employment, and production.
Beginner
Global