Web Activity 1

Log on to http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm#gdp Record changes in consumption, investment, government, and net exports for the last four quarters. Which changed the most? Which changed the least? Why?

Web Activity 2

Log on to www.census.gov and click on the latest economic indicators button. Are the indicators rising or falling during the past 12 months? What has happened to real GDP growth during the same period?

Web Activity 3

Log on to http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm#personal Find data on the personal savings rate percentage. All other things remaining constant, what does the trend suggest is happening to current consumption spending? What impact does this have on the aggregate demand curve?