Gen i Revolution - Mission 14: Forecasting the Future
This interactive tool is a part of the online personal finance game, Gen i Revolution. This is one of the fifteen "Missions" available within the online game. This Mission takes about 30 minutes to complete. To sign up to play the game, you'll need to register for an account on the Gen i Revolution web site.
In Mission 14, students advise the political leaders on economic forecasts for their respective countries: the United States, Japan, and Brazil.
This mission is from the Gen i Revolution created by the Council for Economic Education. Learn more about these missions and view a listing of all missions available.
Key Concepts
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Business Cycles, Contractionary Fiscal Policy, Expansionary Fiscal Policy, Recession, Leading Economic Indicators
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