This paper provides a novel way for instructors to teach about the perils of a large National Debt, which is currently $36 trillion. We provide a detailed lesson plan that utilizes balloons to illustrate the possible paths a society can take to address this issue. The lesson plan consists of an...

The first section provides a brief review of developments in key macroeconomic variables since 2000. These include the usual target variables of economic growth, inflation, external balance and employment as well as intermediate target variables of fiscal balance, savings and investment. Section...

Time-use data are expected to help in understanding and addressing critical socioeconomic concerns including gender inequalities in a country. The data also help in integrating gender into economic analysis and economic policy making to promote inclusive development. Against this rising demand...

The first section provides a brief review of developments in key macroeconomic variables since 2000. These include the usual target variables of economic growth, inflation, external balance and employment as well as intermediate target variables of fiscal balance, savings and investment. Section...

This paper provides a novel way for instructors to teach about the perils of a large National Debt, which is currently $36 trillion. We provide a detailed lesson plan that utilizes balloons to illustrate the possible paths a society can take to address this issue. The lesson plan consists of an...