Economics Final Project
Final Project (50% of Grade due on the Last Day of Class)
The Final Project is designed to engage you in the work of macroeconomists. Typically policymakers requests advice from economists in the form of a memorandum(memo). For your memo, you should divide the paper into 4 separate sections bulleted below:
Executive Summary
State of the Economy
2 Short-Term Policy options to address areas of concern in the economy
2 Long-Term Policy Options to address economic growth.
For each section, you should write 2 to 4 paragraphs and support your claims with evidence presented in charts (pie or bar), graphs (time series or supply and demand graphs) and tables. These support areas may be taken from any website or notes from class that are posted on blackboard. When it is done, the memo should be between 5 and 8 pages, including graphs, charts & tables.
As for the format of the memo, in the next page I have detailed some suggestions. The only requirement I have is that your memo be printed in 12 point font and be double-spaced. Everything else is up to you. Feel free to modify it to your preference. As usual, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Remember also that if you work as a team, you may submit a Team Memo, but be prepared to present your project orally in class (no powerpoint presentation necessary) for about 15 minutes.
Final Project (50% of Grade due on the Last Day of Class)
The Final Project is designed to engage you in the work of macroeconomists. Typically policymakers requests advice from economists in the form of a memorandum(memo). For your memo, you should divide the paper into 4 separate sections bulleted below:
Executive Summary
State of the Economy
2 Short-Term Policy options to address areas of concern in the economy
2 Long-Term Policy Options to address economic growth.
For each section, you should write 2 to 4 paragraphs and support your claims with evidence presented in charts (pie or bar), graphs (time series or supply and demand graphs) and tables. These support areas may be taken from any website or notes from class that are posted on blackboard. When it is done, the memo should be between 5 and 8 pages, including graphs, charts & tables.
As for the format of the memo, in the next page I have detailed some suggestions. The only requirement I have is that your memo be printed in 12 point font and be double-spaced. Everything else is up to you. Feel free to modify it to your preference. As usual, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Remember also that if you work as a team, you may submit a Team Memo, but be prepared to present your project orally in class (no powerpoint presentation necessary) for about 15 minutes.
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