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On-Demand Webinar

A.P. MacroEconomics Unit 4 – Financial Assets

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: James Redelsheimer
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will be able to:

  • Describe the key characteristics and risk tolerance of holding bonds, stocks, and cash
  • Explain how bond prices and interest are inversely related

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Financial Investments, Financial Markets

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Description

This webinar will describe the characteristics of various classes of financial assets, including stocks and bonds. The level of risk and liquidity of these assets will be described in detail. Teachers will learn about lessons and activities that help students master these topics. In addition, several past AP exam questions will be analyzed.

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