Category: Economics

  • Understanding Economic Concepts through the Ukraine/Russia War Your Name: Jane Smith Date: September 15, 2021 Title of article: “Ukraine’s Economy: Caught Between Russia and the West” Source Citation: Citation

    In order to better understand the economic concepts we are studying, I want you to find an article on the Ukraine/Russia war, or the Israel/Palestine one, that covers a topic we have studied in class. This assignment is to be completed individually. You will:
    Select an article that talks about the war and is related to some concept we have discussed in this course. Suggested sources to find the article are newspapers (national and international-in English) and business periodicals (The Economist, Brookings and World Economic Forum are great sources). No personal blogs will be accepted.
    Write a summary of the article in a couple of paragraphs.
    Name and explain the course concept it is related to.
    The assignment should follow the format below:
    Your Name:
    Date:
    Title of article:
    Source Citation: 
    Citation: The Chicago Manual of StyleLinks to an external site.
    Author Last Name, First M. “Title of Article.” Newspaper or source it is from, Month Day, Year, Section, Edition.
    E.g.: Harlan, Chico. “U.S. economy adds 214,000 in October; unemployment rate sinks to 5.8 percent.” The Washington Post, November 7, 2014.
    Article Summary
    Write 2-3 paragraphs to summarize the article.
    Related concept:
    In 4-6 sentences explain the main concept based on what you are learning in the course.
    Extra credit – essay
    Extra credit – essay
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic related to class
    0.1 pts
    Satisfactory
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    0.1 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource
    0.1 pts
    Satisfactory
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    0.1 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Development
    0.3 pts
    Proficient
    0.2 pts
    Competent
    0.1 pts
    Acceptable
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    0.3 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of Concept
    0.2 pts
    Proficient
    0.13 pts
    Competent
    0.07 pts
    Acceptable
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    0.2 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and typos
    0.2 pts
    Proficient
    0.1 pts
    Competent
    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory
    0.2 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation
    0.1 pts
    Full Marks
    0.05 pts
    Incorrect
    0 pts
    Missing
    0.1 pts

  • “Exploring 10 Characteristics Through Bar Graphs”

    You are instructed to make 10 bar graphs. Create a graph for each of the 10 characteristics and place them in a word document. Add a title to the graph and write a descriptive paragraph.

  • “The Economics of Everyday Life: Exploring the Impact on Consumers and Employers”

    You will submit a 3-4-page paper based on the impact of economics on your everyday life from any two topics in the 11 modules (you must choose two separate modules for your topics). One of the focuses must be from a consumer-focus, while the other must be from an employer/industry-focus. You must give at least 4 references from reputable articles/research to support your claims. 

  • Title: The Great Depression: Shaping Economic Theory, Social Life, and Views of Market Capitalism

    Topic: The Great Depression shaped economic theory, social life, and people’s views of a
    market economy in general. (no outside sources required)
    Adress these points:
    1. Discuss the nature of the economic boom in the ‘Roaring Twenties’. Do you believe that market capitalism is always prone to booms and bust? If so, then Why? (25%)
    2. What were some of the policies Keynesian economists proposed doing, to get society out of the depression? Explain them and, most importantly, the logic behind them. (35%)
    3, Explain how the Keynesian approach to guide economic public and government policy, constituted a ‘middle way’ or ‘centrist’ approach compared to the ‘liberals’ and the ‘radicals’
    in the USA in the 1930s. (20%)
    4. Do you think that the United States can face another Great Depression in the near future?
    Give explanation as to why or why not. (20%)
    Additional Directions: 
    -Should be direct and analytical, with a word length being about 2000 words (about 8-10 typed pages) plus, maximum 2500 words. I am most interested in the insights and thoughtfulness you bring to the material, and you will be graded accordingly. Be sure to draw upon the assigned literature to sustain and defend the arguments you make. The specific criteria for grading are posted on Canvas. When using sources directly, such as in quotes, indicate the reference with in-text citations; e.g., (Payer 1977, 15). However, try to minimize direct quotes unless strictly necessary, and write in your own words.

  • Title: A Critical Comparison of Feminist Economics and Dependency Theory: Contributions to Understanding Inequalities and Global Capitalism

    Read chapter
    4 in Chang, HJ. (2014) Economics the user’s guide, available via the UWE
    library: https://uwe.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44UWE_INST/pt13ar/alma991002281789707511 . Based
    on your reading of chapter 4 in Chang, HJ. (2014) Economics the user’s guide,
    choose two (2) schools of thought to critically review, compare, and evaluate.
    Word
    limit: 1,000 words.
    Marks for
    this answer: 50 marks
    Please reference at
    least Chang, HJ. (2014) Economics the user’s guide in your answer.
    Summarise feminist
    economics and what it contributes to your understandings of inequalities.
    Word
    limit: 500 words.
    Marks for
    this answer: 25 marks
    Please use at least 1
    (one) academic reference in your answer.
    Summarise dependency
    theory and what it contributes to your understandings of global capitalism. 
    Word
    limit: 500 words.
    Marks for
    this answer: 25 marks
    Please use at least 1
    (one) academic reference in your answer.
    You are expected to demonstrate
    clear understandings and study and citing of relevant concepts, literatures,
    and materials, and where relevant, data/evidence/figures, relating to the
    questions and topics under consideration. 
    Please use Calibri or
    Arial font, 11 or 12 font size, and 1.5 point spacing.
    The following criteria will be used in evaluating this assessment:
    1. ability to engage with the questions/topics
    2. clear evidence of close study of relevant materials
    3. clear evidence of understandings of key
    issues/concepts/materials
    4. effective use of English, academic writing, and
    clarity of expression
    5. appropriate referencing of sources and a references
    list using Harvard referencing
    use of appropriate data/evidence/figures, where
    relevant.
    6. critical analysis/critical
    thinking/critical evaluation. 
    Please note I will provide you with the rest of the readings and topics to write the essay from. 

  • Title: The Impact of Education on Employment Rates: An Econometrics Analysis Using Python

    I need an Econometrics paper on the impact of education on employment rates. The project is done on python already by me, I ran the regressions and will provide the code. I need a 10pg paper talking about the project and the code I have. I need someone who knows about python coding, and can write a research paper on my topic. prepare an econometrics research paper analyzing the regression model you chose (Which is already done and will be used to write the paper)
    1. A paper, 10 pages maximum, not including the appendix. (Do not single-space.)
    2. An appendix, containing computer output of all results reported in the paper and the web page addresses where the data can be found.
    3. All data used in the project, so that your results can be verified. (Send me the data as a Gretl or excel data file.)
    Important Info
    The order was placed through a short procedure (customer skipped some order details).
    Please clarify some paper details before starting to work on the order.
    Type of paper and subject
    Number of sources and formatting style
    Type of service (writing, rewriting, etc)

  • Title: “Uncovering the Corrupt Financial System: A Critical Analysis of ‘Inside Job’ (2010)” In the documentary “Inside Job” (2010), director Charles Ferguson explores the causes and consequences of the 2008 global

    a critical summary of the documentary
    Inside Job (2010) with a particular emphasis on financial and monetary issues.
    Your text should be typed in Times or Arial, 12-point font, double- spaced, justified (aligned left and right), with 1-inch margins overall, and paginated. the paper should have the following criteria: logic, clarity of ideas and organization, accuracy of  
    theoretical/factual claims, style, spelling, grammar and formatting.
    – no sources are required
    -Quotations are not allowed. What I want is your analysis and your
    interpretation.

  • Title: “Building a Successful Kombucha Business: Lessons from Health-Ade’s Daina Trout” Introduction In the world of health and wellness, kombucha has become a popular beverage choice for its probiotic benefits and unique flavor.

    Listen to the podcast (its an hour long I WILL TIP VERY WELL FOR THIS)
    https://www.npr.org/2020/09/25/916944612/health-ade-kombucha-daina-trout
    3-5 pages, double spaced, first person allowed
    APA style
    What were the key components in Trout’s Business?
    What did they do poorly? What did they do well?
    You need 2 outside resources besides the podcast.
    What would you do differently? Be specific and use examples

  • The Importance of Economics for Business Decision-Making: Exploring the Relationship between Micro- and Macroeconomics and Corporate Citizenship

    The topic of the paper is “What is the importance of economics for business decision-making? Is being a good corporate citizen also good for business?”.  This reflection paper should include the following parts: 
    • Introduction, background, and context of the topic of the paper 
    • Description of how micro- and macroeconomics principles affect business decisions  6    
    • Description of how managers use micro- and macroeconomics for decision making 
    • Recent example(s) of business decisions from the real world and explanation of their economics context / application, including good corporate citizenship (CSR) 
    • Conclusion with main insights gained from the reflection 
    Students are highly encouraged to draw from material covered in class, required and recommended readings, as well as their own research for both reflection papers. The papers should be structured in a clear and logical way, written in APA style and supported with correctly identified sources.  (1800 words)

  • “Boosting Economic Growth in Cambodia: Strategies and Solutions”

    The topic that I chose wasHow can a country improve its economic growth?
    I chose to do my power point on how the country of Cambodia can improve its economic growth. I will breakdown ways Cambodia can continue to grow shifting away from its recent downfall in the past few decades.
    One PowerPoint presentation on macroeconomics is due in this class. You get to choose the topic, but
    it must relate to a current macroeconomics subject. Please see the Course Schedule below for the due
    dates for topic and the PowerPoint presentation.
    Please submit your topic to Canvas. Please include your name and one paragraph describing on your
    topic.
    The PowerPoint presentation must be submitted using the Microsoft PowerPoint file type. It should
    use bullet points, use 16-point font or greater, and contain 12-15 slides, including a bibliography. All
    sources must be cited. Plagiarized presentations will receive a zero, so be sure to use quotes and cite
    your references, where used.
    Your PowerPoint presentation should be well organized and present ideas that are developed and well
    supported with economic data. It should be grammatically correct with proper punctuation and
    spelling. Your PowerPoint presentation should include a cover sheet, introduction, body, and
    conclusion. Please use the Tutorial Center if you need assistance.
    The PowerPoint presentation will be graded as follows: Grammar / Spelling / Required Elements /
    Bibliography = 25%, Content = 75%. The first slide should include: Name of Instructor, Course Name
    and Section number, Course Date / Time, Title of Presentation, Student Name and Student Number.