Economics

For Milestone One, you will research three sections of your final project as they relate to the 10-year historical period that you chose in Module One: gross domestic product, unemployment/inflation, and interest rate fluctuations. You will then create your first 4–6 presentation slides. Be sure to read the Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric to ensure you are covering the critical elements of this assignment. I have attached the milestone guidelines and template.

Please read the instructions carefully: NB: The thesis should reflect a Law and Economics approach. That is, a combination of law and economics approach should be used when researching and writing the paper. References to economic theories backed by law should be covered. I have included a pdf file titled “TopThesis”, which covers the Law and Economics approach. Please use the PDF file as an important guidance when researching and writing the paper. The referenes contained in that PDF should be highly noted. 1. “TopThesis”: This PDF file is highly recommended by my tutor. Thus, please take careful guidance from it. Please include a theoretical Framework section and it should closely follow the TopThesis structure. 2. Please also find attached COMMENTS added in a word document 2. Minimum 90 sources/references/ citations. They should follow the format used in teh TopThesis file. 3. Citation should be done in OSCOLA format and include footnotes.

Steps: 1. Visit Project Implicit: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html. Implicit Association Tests (IATs) try to measure the test-taker’s implicit bias. What is the difference between implicit and explicit bias? 2. Take the Race IAT. What was your reaction to your results when you saw them? Do you think they were accurate? Explain why you felt this way. 3. Provide an argument defending the IAT as a good way to measure implicit bias. Then, provide an argument against the IAT’s ability to measure implicit bias. (You should read more about the test design; the FAQs page is a good place to start: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/faqs.html) 4. Revise your draft. ? Check: does each paragraph express one clear idea? Do you tell the reader what that idea is in a topic sentence? ? To make sure that your writing is concise and clear, take a word count of each paragraph, and then cut 10% of the words. ? Print your draft and read it out loud to help you identify spots where the language or ideas could be clearer. Format: You have 600 words to say everything you want to say. Write freely and then revise to express your ideas clearly and concisely. You do not need to write an introduction or conclusion. Be sure that each paragraph states its focus in a topic sentence. You can write in the 1st person, using “I” statements (e.g. “I was surprised by what the test asked”). To make it easier for us to read, use Times New Roman 12 point font with double-spaced lines and 1.25-inch margins. Grading: A good response will respond to the questions above using clear reasoning to support its claims. A great response will also draw clear and interesting connections between the answers Step 1: description of implicit/explicit bias Full: 8 points Partial: 4 points Zero: 0 points Step 2: reaction to the IAT Full: 8 points Partial: 4 points Zero: 0 points Step 3: arguments for/against IAT Full: 8 points Partial: 4 points Zero: 0 points Step 4: legibility Full: 8 points Partial: 4 points

Presentation Assignment #1 (Ten points)

Describe the topic (Environmental Protection Legistation ) you are going to make the presentation on and list five bibliographical citations.

Objective: [what is the objective of this research paper and presentation?]
List five or more Citations that will be used to research this topic:

Example:
Describe the topic you are going to make the presentation on and list five bibliographical citations.
I intend to do my presentation on what agency?

Objective:
List your objective here on what you are going to discuss.
Remember, you are going to be an expert on this agency.

Citations:
1. [List 5 or more citations here]

Respond to this question ” How is unemployment within Spain?” Consider official unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and differences in unemployment by demographics such as race, ethnicity, gender, or age. Look at recent data. Is it trending up or down? How does it compare with region?

This should be review paper, where the writer can search for literature regarding mega development projects. All the mega development projects which are reported by research papers and other sources which have led to displacements of local people and the brought marginalization for them. The paper will dig out how these studies show the impacts and what are the main reasons for such negative impacts brought by mega development projects in Pakistan. The paper should have a valid sources, good methodology and overall good quality.

Part 1: Must be 275 words or more. Must include 2 sources.

Deere & Company exports tractors to Spain, but the strong dollar against the Euro hurts sales of Deere Tractors in Spain. In the Spanish market, Deere faces competition from German and Italian tractor makers, such as Fendt and Claas, whose operating currencies are the Euro. What kind of measures would you recommend so that Deere can maintain its market share in Spain?

Part 2 (Below): Must be 275 words or more. Must include 2 sources.

If you work for a publically traded company, download the company’s annual report. If you don’t work for a publically traded company, download the annual report of one of your favorite products (e.g. Apple or Dell). Search through the report and look for the section regarding “Managing risk” (it may be under a different name, but it is in there). Describe how this company manages economic, or some other type of risk.

Prior to beginning work on the Final Paper, read Steven Strauss’ article, The Connection Between Education, Income Inequality, and Unemployment. In your Final Paper, you should address the following based on the information presented in the article and other research:

Describe how a country can measure its income inequality.
Evaluate the effect of income inequality on the U.S. economy, such as unemployment, economic growth, and other economic factors.
Estimate the gap between those who hold bachelor’s and higher (master or doctoral) degrees and those who do not.
Explain reasons why the inequality gap between educated and less-educated workers has been widening.
Evaluate whether increasing opportunities for higher education can reduce income inequality.
Analyze what else causes U.S. income inequality to widen.
Recommend how to reduce educationally based income inequality or other factors if you were a federal policy maker.
The Education and Income Inequality Final Paper

Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
Must use at least five scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or other credible sources in addition to the course text.

Consider the Income approach to measure the US GDP: Y= C+I+G+X-M

Do some research on the US trade deficit since ~1970. What does this research tell you about jobs gained and lost as trade, as a percentage of GDP, has increased? Who were the winners and who were the losers? Any thoughts about how this issue affected the 2016 election?

Just 1-2 reasonable charts/graphs/tables may help you to do the REPORT.

Instructions
Short Paper on Current Issue in Economics – Present a policy position

For the short paper you must present a policy position on a current macroeconomic issue:
• Pick a policy topic that fits within the umbrella of macroeconomic theory;
• Describe the topic and the policy question;
• Provide statistical data that is relevant to a decision on the policy question;
• Then choose your position and defend it using the data, economic theory and logic.

The purpose is to demonstrate that you can use economic data and theory to support a policy position. What position you take is up to you. I’ll be focusing on your defense of that position and how well you utilize relevant data and economic theory (including your choice of data, so do your research carefully).

The paper should be 3 – 5 double spaced pages, not counting the title page (yes, have a title page) and the reference page. Use 1″ margins and Times New Roman 12 font. You must submit your paper in Microsoft Word or RTF format. NO PDF FILES! Your paper will be submitted to Turnitin to check for originality. Instructions on how to submit your paper and see the score will be posted in the Announcements section.

Remember to use citations and references. They should be in APA style. (If you need help on the format you can go to apastyle.org for video tutorials, use the tool in MS Word that formats it for you or go to citationmachine.org/apa and select from the links provided.)