Assignment
3: Economic Policy Recommendation
Due Week 8 and worth 300
points
Select an economic problem
mentioned in the textbook as the topic for a policy recommendation.
Write a six to eight (6-8)
page paper modeled as a policy recommendation in which you:
1.
Briefly describe the economic
problem you have selected.
2.
Assess the impact the problem
poses to society.
3.
Design an economic policy
solution to the problem.
4.
Analyze the economic theory
used to complete the policy solution and determine the impact on the
appropriate stakeholders.
5.
Analyze how the economic
policy proposed would impact the market or solve the economic problem.
6.
Use at least five (5) 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; 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 page length.
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 economic analysis to
describe the social costs and benefits of government and public policy choices.
·
Analyze the relationship
between economic activity and the resources available in a society.
·
Appraise the role of large
firms in terms of economic performance and social impact.
·
Assess the major economic and
related social issues associated with production, resource markets, and
international trade.
·
Use technology and information
resources to research economic problems and issues.
·
Write clearly and concisely
about economic problems and issues using proper writing mechanics.
