ECO 372 Week 5 Major Debates over Macroeconomic Policy

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ECO 372 Week 5 Major Debates over Macroeconomic Policy
ECO 372 Week 5 Major Debates over Macroeconomic Policy
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ECO 372 Week 5 Major Debates over Macroeconomic Policy

Purpose of Assignment 

This week requires the student to address six unresolved issues in macroeconomics, each of which is central to current political debates. Students are required to use information and tools that they have accumulated in their study of the text and evaluate both sides of those issues, determine which side they can support for each issue, and defend their positions.

Assignment Steps 

Select two subjects from the following list of topics and perform a 1200- 1500 word analysis:

  • Active monetary and fiscal policy
  • Increased government spending to fight recessions
  • Reducing federal government’s discretionary powers
  • Zero-inflation target
  • Balanced government budget
  • Tax incentives for saving
  • Immigration Policy
  • In-shoring Policy
  • Open Trade Policy

Evaluate both the advocates’ position and the critics’ position.

Determine which position you support and defend your position. 

Develop a 15 – 20 Microsoft Power Point presentation slides.  Present your findings to the class.

*Include graphs and or data tables in your presentation.

*Include current researched information.

*Include a Conclusion Section.

No formal paper to submit.

Print and provide a hard copy of your Power Point presentation on the night of the presentation.

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources not including your textbook.

Format consistent with APA guidelines. 

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.