Assignment: The Key Concepts in Economics
Assignment: The
Key Concepts in Economics
Due Week 8 and worth 175 points
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which
you:
1.
Identify at least four (4) key points of a relevant economic article
from either the Strayer Library or a newspaper. The article must deal with any
course concepts covered in Weeks 1-8.
2.
Apply one (1) of the following economic concepts (supply, demand, market
structures, elasticity, costs of production, GDP, Unemployment, inflation,
aggregate demand, and aggregate supply) to the key points that you highlighted
in Question 1.
3.
Explain how the concept that you identified in Question 2 could affect
the U.S. economy.
4.
In your concluding paragraph, state whether you agree or disagree with
the economic article identified in Question 1. Provide a rationale for the
response.
5.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment with one (1)
being your article.
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; citations and 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 assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are:
