ECN 5450 Term Paper PUBLIC FINANCE TOPICAL RESEARCH PAPER

ECN 5450 Term Paper PUBLIC FINANCE TOPICAL RESEARCH PAPER


I.                   Summary Analysis



The student will summarize the major points of the topic. (1-2 pgs.)



II.                Historical Development



The student will outline the historical development of the general topic, e.g., early history and development of Social Security, etc. (1-2 pgs,)



III.             Topic Analysis



Each student will select a sub-topic contained within the topic and research/analyze it. The student is to use his/her research skills to identify advantages, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for the identified public policy. (3-4 ppgs.)



IV.             Importance of Topic



The student will describe the importance and enduring legacy of the selected topic within the discipline of public finance. (1-2 pgs.)



 Note: Footnotes/endnotes (at least 10) and a bibliography must be part of your research paper.

They are not, however, counted as part of the paper. Students who are uncertain about

writing a research paper should consult the classic work,The Modern Researcher, by

Jacques Barzun and Henry F. Graff.Sixth Edition, 2004.