ECO 372 Week 3 Fiscal Policy Paper

Select either a public or private [no quasi public or private entities] organization such as a US Federal Agency (e.g. Dept. of Education) or a Fortune 1000 Company and,

Write an APA conforming 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you include the following:

• Research federal government spending and taxes over the last 3 years (fiscal policy). Has total government spending increased or decreased? Explain. Have income tax rates increased or decreased? Explain.

  • Describe the impact of these fiscal policies on the U.S. economy in terms of the generalized business cycle terminology. Where are we currently in the business cycle?

• Describe the impact of these fiscal policies on your team’s selected organization. Provide specific data to justify your description

  • Have other macroeconomic events impacted the economy and/or your selected organization? If so, explain.

  • What are expectations regarding the strength of the economy in the next 2 years, again in terms of the business cycle? [Use the data sites from your Week 2 PPT]

  • Make recommendations for your organization regarding how to adjust their operation and/or product/service line in the expected economy.

  Include a minimum of 3 peer reviewed sources not including your textbook. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

  SupportingMaterial:Fiscal Policy Grading GuideSuggested Resources: Forecast DataSuggested Resources: Historical Data