As investors, the government, and businesses all rely on economic indicators in order to make decisions, today we examined inflation, recession, GDP, real GDP, and the unemployment rate. Natalie answered study guide questions on these areas ,and we discussed how economists can manipulate statistics. For example, the unemployment rate only measures civilians who are both unemployed and who are still looking for work. Natalie then analyzed a graph that illustrated the relationship between recessions and the unemployment rate. As there will be a test tomorrow on stocks ,bonds, and forms of business ownership, per Natalie's request, Natalie also studied for her test during a portion of the class. For homework -study for the test.