Locate a news article about an issue that has been
addressed in Weeks 1 through 3 (e.g., poverty, pollution, etc.) in
order to conduct a meta-analysis of the author’s economic
perspective of the selected issue.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which
you:
Provide a brief overview / synopsis of the
issue.
Discuss the model or economic theory that relates to the
issue presented in the news article.
Discuss what economic theory states and predicts about the
issue presented in the news article.
Assess how the situation / issue presented in the news
article aligns with economic theory. For example, does it make
sense from an economic perspective; is the outcome presented in the
article what economic theory would predict; etc.?
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources. Note:
Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic
resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
Assignment 1
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Analyze the economic impact of major social problems and
issues such as poverty, discrimination, crime, income distribution,
the role of government, and other major issues.
Assess how the economic behavior of individuals, businesses,
and governments can affect economic growth, social well-being, and
the quality of life.
Use technology and information resources to research economic
problems and issues.
Write clearly and concisely about economic problems and
issues using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric.
Write From Scratch