reading response 323
It’s time to apply what you are learning to understanding real world events. Pick an article that considers a current economic issue and analyze, using what you’ve learned so far in macroeconomics (and micro!) ) For this assignment you are to read the article, answer the following questions, and explain the economic significance of this article. In 2-3 pages (space and a half) you should:
- briefly summarize the article
- explain the economic issues in the article- what topics are addressed and what do they mean in terms of the article (i.e. what do the changes in this article represent in terms of the market)
- explain what impact you think this might have on the US and/or global economy in the near future explain your answer.
- be sure to provide a link so I can read the article
2-3 pages, due MONDAY night
* if you want, you can always choose another article that I’ve posted this quarter to write about. Use the same basic guidelines.
Rubric
paper rubric (1)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomepaper shows you engaged the material in a meaningful way (i.e. related to course topics.) |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomepaper shows some thought and effort to relate to the material |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomebasic response turned in on time |
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22.0 pts |
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Total Points: 30.0 |
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