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Welcome to the learning community designed and managed by Ms. Rita Callahan, instuctor of economics and mathematics. Most of you are current or former students from my classes. I trust you will enjoy this attempt to connect our studies to the real world. From time to time I will make observations on my experiences and things I read. I hope you will comment and add your observations as well.


There is much to learn form others, especially those whose experiences may differ from our own. As I mention elsewhere in this blog, this is my attempt to incorporate 21st century learning formats into the educational experience of my students. Perhaps this will invite some interesting discussions.





Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Fed examines unemployment coming out of recession

The Federal Reserve of Atlanta has an interesting report on cyclical versus structural unemployment coming out of the 2009 recession. Specific career areas are identified in the graphs. These findings might point the way for students to make career choices. Opportunity costs, demand for labor, human capital, global economy and of course unemployment both cyclical and structural are economic topics that spring to mind for discussion.


The graphs used to illustrate these trends are unusual and new to me. I found the written description confusing, but as soon as I viewed the graphs, I understood them. This offers an interesting point for discussion of learning styles and perception.
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