Important+Topics+and+Concepts

These are __in addition to the assigned readings__.
1. Facebook's IPO: media type="custom" key="12397968" Things to consider: a. What IS an IPO (Initial public offering)? b. What is "stock" or "shares of stock"? c. Why would someone invest in Facebook stock?

2. The Federal Reserve Bank sets interest rates: media type="custom" key="12398146" Things to consider: a. How does the "Fed" (Federal Reserve Bank) impact interest rates? b. How does "interest" affect the amount you have to pay back to the lender when you borrow money? c. How is borrowing money a good thing - enabling an economy to expand?

3. //Something Ventured// media type="custom" key="12486658" View the documentary about venture capital and work on the discussion questions on the Moodle.