Category: Economics

  • Title: The Power of Balance: An Analysis of Supply and Demand in Equilibrium

    Write a  me a term paper 5-10 pages on Supply and Demand in Equilibrium. Be sure to include the topics of demand curves, supply and demand, equilibrium, supply and demand in a equilibrium, and more.

  • Economic Development in Morocco: A Comparative Analysis with Peer Countries “Applying Economic Concepts: Analyzing the Economic History of [Assigned Country]”

    This assignment is a report on
    a country’s development process and current development status. Your assigned
    country is Morocco.
    Your report should be no less
    than 750 words and no more than 850 words. Feel free to include any charts or
    tables that you feel help convey your data or support your arguments (they do
    not count against your word limit). All quotes, numbers, charts, etc. should
    cite their source. Do not cite your sources on the main text; use footnotes or
    endnotes, and a reference page at the end. Charts, footnotes, endnotes and
    references do not count against the word limit.
    I recommend the use of two
    databases to help you in your report. You can find one of them on Canvas: the
    database Real GDP per capita 1960-2019 contains information on countries’ real
    GDP per capita (adjusted for PPP). The other one is the World Bank’s World
    Development Indicators (WDI), and you can find it online at https://databank.worldbank.org/source/world-development-indicators
    Besides economic indicators, it also includes outcomes on education, health,
    the environment, etc. In addition, you are free to use, and cite, other data
    and sources as you see fit. The report should describe and
    evaluate the process of economic development for your assigned country compared
    to a group of peer countries, starting in the 1960s or 1970s (depending on data
    availability) to the current decade. You should ground your analysis in data
    indicators and mechanisms/arguments we learned in class. The grading will be
    based on the following: 1.    Choosing peer countries: pick at least 2
    countries that were comparable to your assigned country. This should be
    countries that faced the same sort of opportunities and had similar access to
    resources in the 1960s and 1970s. For most countries you will want to choose
    neighboring or near enough countries, except when you have very large
    countries. For example, if your country is Mexico, you would not compare it to
    Belize, even though they are neighbors, but you would compare it to Brazil or
    Argentina because they are large Latin American economies. On the other hand,
    if your country is Belize, you could compare it to Nicaragua, because they are
    relatively small Central American economies with similar opportunities. 2.    The first paragraph should be an executive
    summary of your main argument. How did your assigned country perform, in terms
    of economic development, relative to the peer group? Better? Worse? Roughly the
    same? What are the main points supporting this argument – these should come for
    the analysis you performed below. 3.    A paragraph discussing the evolution of
    the country’s economic performance for the last 4 or 5 decades
    containing a chart with its real GDP per capita over time (compared to two
    other peer countries) and a mention to its average growth rate compared to
    those two peer countries. Relate discussion to concepts we learned in class. Do
    not waste words repeating numbers that readers can see in the chart. 4.    A paragraph discussing the evolution
    of its education outcomes, containing a table with at least two education
    indicators at two points in time (60’s or 70s versus 90’s or 00’s) compared to
    two peer countries (the same countries as above). Relate discussion to concepts
    we learned in class. Do not waste words repeating numbers that readers can see
    in the chart.
    5.    A paragraph discussing the evolution
    of its health outcome, containing a table with at least two health
    indicators at two points in time (60’s or 70’s versus 90’s or 00’s) compared to
    two peer countries (the same countries as above). Relate discussion to concepts
    we learned in class. Do not waste words repeating numbers that readers can see
    in the chart.
    6.    A final paragraph with an analysis of
    the country’s main successes, failures, and remaining challenges that were
    not mentioned in previous paragraphs. These could be issues like inflation,
    population, unemployment, inequality, corruption, environmental issues, etc.
    Showcase concepts you learned in class for more points. In grading each of the
    components I will reward concepts and arguments we learned in class relative to
    other concepts you might be getting from reading about the economic history of
    your assigned country in sites like Wikipedia, or by asking ChatGPT. 

  • Title: “The Dynamics of Multiple Equilibria in Football: Exploring the Impact of Financial Investments, Tactical Styles, and Major Tournament Wins”

    This research paper is about multiple equilibria. I wish you to write in the context of football (soccer) so I am looking for someone with some expertise or interest in sports industry.
    The essay encourages the use of R coding software. I can do that part so make some room for my input in the essay.
    Here are some possible topics to approach this essay:
    1. Impact of Financial Investments on Club Performance
    Thesis: Investigate how financial investments lead to different performance equilibria among football clubs.
    Data Points: Club revenues, transfer spending, wages, and performance metrics like league standings, points, and goals scored over several seasons.
    Analysis: Use regression models or time series analysis in R to explore the relationship between financial inputs and club performance. Examine if there are thresholds of investment that lead to a step-change in club performance, indicative of a shift to a higher performance equilibrium.
    EX) Football clubs that are recently taken over by Arabs (Man City, Newcastle)
    2. Style of Play as an Equilibrium in Football Tactics
    Thesis: Different tactical styles (e.g., possession-based vs. counter-attacking) could represent equilibria that teams gravitate towards based on their intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics.
    Data Points: Match statistics such as possession percentage, pass accuracy, number of counter-attacks, goals from set pieces, etc.
    Analysis: Perform a principal component analysis (PCA) or cluster analysis to identify distinct tactical styles and correlate these with match outcomes to see if certain styles tend to be more successful under specific conditions.
    EX) Comparing English Premier League, Spain La Liga, and German Bundesliga
    3. Economic Impact of Winning Major Tournament
    Thesis: Winning major tournaments (e.g., FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League) can shift a club or national team’s economic and competitive position, creating new equilibria in terms of global popularity, financial power, and on-field success.
    Data Points: Revenue streams pre- and post-tournament win, sponsorship deals, match attendance, and merchandise sales.
    Analysis: Use difference-in-differences analysis or causal impact analysis in R to quantify the economic impact of winning and how it alters the club’s or national team’s equilibrium state.
    EX) Argentina (World Cup), Real Madrid (Champions League)
    If you could think of a better topic, feel free to pitch it in!!

  • Title: Understanding the Business Cycle: A Briefing Note for the General Public Introduction: The business cycle is a term used to describe the fluctuations in economic activity over a period of time. It is characterized by alternating periods of expansion and contraction

    •Assume that you are a professional
    economist who has been tasked by their line manager with preparing ONE briefing
    note on a key macroeconomic concept that will
    be made available to the general
    public on the organisation’s website.
    •Your line manager has given you a choice
    of the following TWO concepts from which you are to choose ONE.
    ·The
    business cycle
    ·Long-term
    economic growth and development
    •They have requested that your briefing note on your chosen concept
    should include at least ONE data chart drawing on data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), IMF
    World Economic Outlook Database,
    or AMECO
    database (European Commission).
    The briefing can be any length up to 700
    words (+10%), excluding citations and references. 
    Please include references.

  • Title: The Future of Less-Developed Countries in the Age of Globalization: Examining the Concept of Development and the Role of the Developmental State

    There is one question in this exam. Your answer should be around 2000 words (4 Word pages). Your answers should be clear, precise, and to the point. They should take the form of a sustained and systematic argument backed by reasoning and evidence from course readings and any other material you see useful. All your sources must be properly cited. Use a standard citation style such as that contained in the Chicago Manual of Style or the MLA Handbook or another recognized scholarly style manual.  
    Discuss, comment, and organize your thoughts on the future of less-developed countries in the age of globalization. In pursuit of your arguments, discuss “development” as a historical concept. 
    Is “development” a specific stage of 20th century capitalism, or is it a natural phase that all nations will go through (provided they apply the “right” policies). 
    Discuss the role of the developmental state in promoting development objectives in the next century? 
    Has the developmental state passed away? If not, what should the new policy tools and objectives of the state be under the age of globalized commodity and capital markets?

  • Title: “Marginal Productivity of Labor and Optimal Wage Level Analysis”

    Make a new sheet on the excel document graphing the Marginal Productivity of Labor (MPL) and the Value of the MPL on your spreadsheet.
    At what wage level should the firm stop hiring?

  • “The Economic Impact and Mathematical Realities of the Casino Industry in Nevada”

    These are the artciles I Have Used: 
    https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/casino-economic-impact-grows-to-329b-per-year-nevada-remains-leading-gaming-state 
    https://www.americangaming.org/new/gaming-industry-delivers-329-billion-annual-economic-impact-to-u-s-economy-new-aga-study-finds/#:~:text=Gaming%20Industry%20Delivers%20%24329%20Billion,Study%20Finds%20%2D%20American%20Gaming%20Association 
    https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1040&context=occ_papers 
    https://medium.com/@cb_67963/the-probabilities-of-gambling-c67d45e68aa7 
    https://focusgn.com/how-popular-is-blackjack-compared-to-other-casino-games 
    https://tomrocksmaths.com/2022/03/28/mathematically-proving-why-you-should-avoid-las-vegas/ 
    The Instructions are in the PDFs uploaded along with the essay that I have created. If you would like to rewrite this using my Google Docs here is the link: 
    * Make sure that you are logged in to your google account for access. If it shows up locked, request acess * 
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/17y_SBde6LWnRQU6lhVvhxPGMchn_rdOKxNNUwJXFXiM/edit?usp=sharing 

  • “Inflation: Understanding the Threat and Taking Action” Inflation is a term that is often thrown around in economic discussions, but many people are unsure of what it really means and how it affects the economy. As a relative with no background in

    Your space limit is 500 words. Many excellent papers are significantly shorter. Please
    do not fatten your essay with complex terminology. Imagine yourself talking to a relative
    who has never had a course in economics.
    Topic- When does inflation become a serious threat to the economy and what can be done about it.

  • “The Great Recession and Financial Crisis of 2008-2010: A Comparative Analysis of Causal Accounts”

    ECON 4695 Senior Seminar
    Analytical Essay 
    We have now read several different accounts of the origins of the Great Recession and financial crisis of 2008-
    2010. 
    Woods – the Austrian Account
    Krugman, Pollin/Minsky – Keynesian Accounts 
    Foster & Magnoff – Marxian Account 
    Bernanke – the Fed’s Account 
    Several of these have offered a unique causal account of this historic economic recession and crisis, i.e.,
    each one has identified one (or, in some cases, a handful) of chief culprits or “devils.” 
    Your 8-10 page essay should explain which of these accounts you find the most compelling. In doing
    this, you will also need to explain why you find some of the other accounts less convincing. As
    explained, you don’t need to cover every account—merely those you find most interesting or nearly
    as compelling. 
    Finally, you should include one additional add-on paragraph at the end of your essay that reflects
    back at your responses to the Initial Devils Survey, i.e., I want you to consider where you stood at
    the beginning of this module and where you stand now—at the end. How did your views change (if
    at all)? 
    Your essay should be double-spaced and must include page numbers. Use Calibri or Times New Roman 11-
    point font. Use in-text references with page numbers, e.g., (Woods, p. X). Do not engage in long summaries
    of the accounts—the bulk of your paper should involve critical reflection on these differing accounts.   
    Upload your MS Word document using the BB Submission by end-of-day on Friday, June 7th.

  • “The Enduring Influence of Plato and Aristotle on Modern Economic Thought: Tracing the Roots of Ancient Greek Culture”

    Can be a free write on Plato and Aristotle’s affect on modern economic thought as a whole. This can include Ancient Greece culture in general and some of the ways it impacted the way we think about the world economically.