Identifying Opportunities in Economic and Regulatory Trends

Opportunity #1.) Unemployment and its effects on the economy

a.) Source-Forbes (The Ugly Side to Today's Low Employment Rate), Online Magazine
b.) The information in the article suggests that there are many factors that lead to unemployment, which has a direct impact on the economy. It is also argued that the lack of jobs in this country may not be the underling issue, but the lack of skills to complete the jobs is the problem.
c.)The individuals who would benefit from these changes include those who are unemployed and also the employers looking for well trained employees.
d.) Since the issue is really lack of training this could be an issue with a simple fix. If there were programs that were developed to train employees in these skills that would greatly decrease the unemployment rate and help the economy to thrive.

I personally believe that everyone should be given  equal opportunities for jobs and have a chance to make a living. This is what I have grown up believing and that is why I believe these training programs would greatly benefit those individuals in need of a source of income.



Opportunity #2.) Unequal Educational Opportunities effect on the economy

a.) Source- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Improving Economic Opportunity in the United States), Website
b.) This website shares some issues occurring in todays economic system and points out some interesting points related to unequal educational opportunities and how is effect our economy. This is one of the many factors that are causing problems for our economy.
c.) This mainly effects students who want to further their education, but are unable to do so because of their economic status. This also effects the parents of these students who cannot help their children with the finances to further education.
d.) This is a more difficult issue to solve. There have already been many efforts to try and reduce this inequality, but it is still a prevalent issue.

Growing up education was always a very high priority in my family. School came before most activities and from a young age I knew I wanted to further my education and go to college. That is why I believe something can and should be done for those who do not have opportunities like I have had. Many people dream of going to college and furthering their education, so helping these individuals should be a priority. Also, having a more people go to college will help them get jobs and in turn will be good for the economy. 


Opportunity #3.) Federal Open Market Committee Policy

a.) Source-Peterson Institute for International Economics (The Fed's Policy Implementation Framework), Website
b.) The information on this website concludes that the Fed's(Federal Open Market Committee) may be changing policies regarding controlling money market interest rates. The hopes of changing these policies is that it will help society.
c.) This will help taxpayers by saving them money and help keeping their payment systems safe. So, taxpayers would be our prototypical customers.
d.)This is not something that is going to be simple to exploit. There are many steps involved in changing policies, so putting this into place is going to take much time and effort. 


This is something that will help taxpayers and also help many people save money and keep payment systems safe. This policy will benefit tax payers in multiple ways and if something is good for most of society then I believe it should be implemented. If this policy is put into place it will help lower the cost of taxes and in turn help everyone who is paying taxes.


Opportunity #4.) Tariff and Trade Policies


a.)Source-Business News Daily (Tariffs and Trade Policies), Online Newspaper
b.)In this article it claims that the new tariff and trade policies will possibly be put into place and could potentially have negative effects on many businesses. This may have even bigger effects on small business, so they need to begin to prepare in case this does happen.
c.) Small business owners are in need of a solution to these new policies if they are put into place. So, they would be considered the prototypical customers.
d.) This is going to be a difficult opportunity to exploit. It will be difficult due to the magnitude of taking a problem like this on. It involves not only this country, but also many other countries and will not be a simple fix.


My father has owned his own small business since I was young and it is extremely important to him and our family. So, I see this as an issue because I believe that small businesses are important to individuals and society.