The Economics of Life

Inji Amr

1. Quick Theoretical Overview

2. How the Economy Affects You

3. How YOU can Affect the Economy

Resources Uses

GDP

Gross

Domestic

Product

Complete Government Intervention/

Control No Government Intervention/ Control

1. Economic Growth

$ 150 billion

5.6% Growth in 2010

3% Forecasted Growth in 2011

2. Curbing Inflation

Inflation

Affordability of Goods & Services

The Value of Money

3. Generating Employment

Unemployed

Willing – Labour Force

Capable

16-65

Egypt

Monetary Policy

Fiscal Policy

Government

Always ask yourself: What is the Opportunity Cost?

How can YOU affect the economy?

Saving Decisions

Investment Decisions

Consumption Decisions

All Decisions Are Economic Decisions

Go Local

Be Fuel Efficient

ECONOMIZE!

Go Entrepreneurial

PoliciesOpportunities

Budgetary DecisionsJobs

Regulations

Political ParticipationConsumption Decisions

Saving & Investment Decisions

Entrepreneurial Ideas

Take control of the Economics of YOUR Life.