Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity
to develop a short case study and analysis of an issue related to money and
banking using concepts and theories learned in class.
Description:
Select an article on an economic topic from a major newspaper or business
journal (e.g., The Economist, Wall Street Journal, New York Times) dated within
the previous two months and analyze the issue using the economic concepts and
theory learned in class. Possible topics include:
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Quantitative Easing
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Money supply
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Monetary policy
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Policies of current or past Fed Chairman
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Inflation Control
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Deflation
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Raising interest rates (Use this one)
The paper should begin with a concise summary paragraph that (1) states
the problem/issue/topic you have selected and (2) summarizes your position on
the topic, anticipating your conclusion.
The remainder of the paper should explain and support your position.
Specifications:
Your paper should include:
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A narrative of up to 3 pages (not
including title page, reference list, or appendices).
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A title page
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A reference list (using APA format) with
at least three sources, and
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At least one graph and/or table
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In addition, at the conclusion of your
paper please include a brief statement reflecting on what you feel you have
learned from the assignment and how that learning may be applied to your life
or work going forward.
Please use
APA format in-text citations for all facts and figures in the body of your
paper and proof your paper for grammar and spelling.
