First Half Macro – Events & Policies

Answer each of the following questions (~ 7 pages total Maximum), double-spaced and submitted as a single MS Word document file or saved in rich text format. No references or research is necessary; should be based entirely on your own critical thinking perspectives as derived from the course material. [Please make sure not use any current events that were among the Case Studies in Modules or our Discussions!]. Steps involved: (1) Begin by underlining your purpose thesis statement in the first paragraph of each essay. (2) Next use each succeeding paragraph to analyze a separate macroeconomic concept or theory which applies to your chosen topic. (3) Finally use your conclusion to show what you take away from each of the following topics:

1. Select any American current macroeconomic topic occurring this quarter to analyze in light of the course material. Your choice of current events should not be topics closely associated with any of the class Discussions or Case Studies. 2. Select any foreign (non-American) current macroeconomic topic occurring this quarter to analyze as well based on the course content.

3. Choose from among your favorite two (2) Case Studies in any of the Modules #1 – 6. Use each paragraph to apply as many of the macro-economic concepts as possible. Explain their relevance and applicability. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description of criterion Appropriate underlined thesis statement for each essay. Clarity of writing, choice of relevant macro economic topics, contains logical assumptions which lead to reasonable outcomes & conclusions. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Description of criterion Breadth of topics and depth of analysis. The paper avoids narrative description alone and goes beyond with rigorous macro economic exploration and ideas. Critical thinking perspectives with original and insightful analysis.