a. choose a country and from last next 4 weeks, collect as much current economic data (data that will be released over the next 4 weeks) related to its macroeconomic performance and then present/debate/communicate to an audience, a Central Bank meeting and decision on interest rates. prepare a essay which should demonstrate your understanding of key concepts covered in the course including macro concepts, AD/AS model/monetary and fiscal policy/unemployment and inflation and exchange rates and economic policy.

b. collect daily data on the currency's strength against the Euro, US$, and Yen. Discuss in detail, the impact that currency movements are having on the economic data that you are collecting in Part A and what impact if any, the relative strength (weakness) of the currency plays in the interest rate decision to be made in Part A.