Utilize current economic indicators to assess th

Utilize current economic indicators to assess the state of the Canadian economy. Current data should be used to forecast the short-term performance of the chosen economy (whatever your source is for the indicators do not forget to reference it). Additionally, students analyze data to assess changes in fiscal and monetary policy and their impact on economic performance.  Students must submit a written report with an analysis and conclusions of their results along with a statement of policy recommendations.

Five scores will be provided, based on the:

Ability to identify appropriate economic and financial indicators and interpret their impact on the economy (MBA-ECON);

Analysis of the state of the economy by utilizing collected data for economic indicators (MBA-3M);

Use of the data collected using technology, to interpret results as it concerns short-term economic outlook (MBA-1M);

Evaluation of the effects of changes in Monetary and Fiscal Policy on the economy (MBA-2M)

Discussion of how the financial indicators are linked to the economic outlook.

I hope this is a simple enough assignment that will help you research macroeconomic indicators and learn to interpret them. There is no slides or book that I can share with you and frankly there is no need for it. The Internet is a treasure trove of this information and i am sure you all will not have any problem finding the information you are looking for.