Unemployment as a macroeconomic policy concerns

In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 200 words)

Assignment Details
Please use your own experiences and the knowledge you have gained from this week’s readings to answer the following topics and questions. You may also use information that you find in the textbook, AIU’s library or the Internet to support your discussion. Make sure you use economic concepts in your main contribution.

In your contribution to this week’s Discussion Board, you will discuss how you are affected by unemployment, one of the country’s biggest macroeconomic policy concerns. Address both of the following in your discussion:
1. Explain an experience that someone you know, including yourself, had with unemployment. Think about the reason for the unemployment, and how long it lasted.
o The following is a list of possible causes for unemployment. Choose the one that most closely fits your experience.
o Be sure to explain.
 Seasonal
 Recession
 A change in technology
 Your company relocated and laid off workers
 Other
2. Did you or your acquaintance take a part-time job or a job for which they were overqualified to ensure they would have an income?
3. Over the last 7 years, the national unemployment rate has dropped steadily. How has that affected you? Please explain.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post

27 Points Total Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements
• Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question. (7 points)
• Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (7 points)
• Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (7 points)
• Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points) /27 pts.
Response to Peers

24 Points Total • Responds to a minimum of 2 peers. (12 points per response)
• Substantive response (6 points)
• Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include: (6 points)
o Provides additional resources
o Connects to key concepts
o Shares personal or professional experiences
o Contributes new information or perspective
o Presents a competing viewpoint /24 pts.