This assignment involves a detailed analysis of Canada's GDP growth rate, focusing on the impact of falling customer spending in the economy. It requires applying the 'Economic Way of Thinking' topics to understand consumer behavior and linking it to two big economic questions: how choices determine what, how, and for whom products are produced, and whether self-interest or social interest drives these choices. The assignment also involves referencing relevant literature on public economics, environmental issues, foundations for new economic thinking, principles of macroeconomics, and the economics of margin squeeze.