Macroeconomics: Coursework on Economic Concepts and Policies

This assignment requires a detailed analysis of macroeconomic principles and case studies. The first section involves comparing and contrasting two case studies using the course material. The second section addresses the most challenging macroeconomic concept and its associated weakness. The final section explores how the course has influenced the student's perspective on economic policy and the main takeaways from the course. The assignment focuses on applying economic theories and concepts to real-world scenarios, encouraging critical thinking and a deeper understanding of macroeconomic principles. The student is expected to use the course content and provide their own analysis, without relying on external sources.

Complete each of the three following questions within a single MS-Word file or rich
text format document: range 6 - 7 [Max] pages overall, double-spaced, and no
references are necessary. Number each of your essays separately and in order.
Analyze these topics from the basis of our course content by beginning with an
underlined thesis statement (purpose) in the first paragraph. Then use each
paragraph to analyze a separate concept, theory, or principle from the text which
helps explain the underlying economic content. Critique in your own words how your
topic conforms with the economic theories from the text. No outside sources should
be used, as the best grades will be for those papers which clearly develop their own
analysis.
1. Select any two (2) of the Case Studies from the bottom of weekly Modules and in
each paragraph compare common macro economic concepts / principles. Analyze
the outcomes in light of the course material which you have studied. (~ 2 pages);
2. What do you consider to be the most difficult macro economic concept and how
did you attempt to better understand? Secondly, what appears to be the single
greatest weakness / shortcoming in the macro economic approach & assumptions?
(~ 2 pages); and
3. How has this course changed your thinking about the economy & your view of
policy making? What new idea do you take away from this course with regard to the
ability of policymakers to achieve their stated goals? What is the main course
outcome(s) for you through the reading to date? (~ 2 pages)