Describe the implications for different groups/stakeholders involved.
Instructions:
Part I
Find an article related to an economic event or a policy from a reliable source. This is an individual assignment.
Examine the claims made in the article, using the concepts you learned in class.
Critically evaluate the pros and cons of the policy/event. Who are the winners? Who are the losers?
Describe the implications for different groups/stakeholders involved.
Form your own independent judgement on the policy/event and provide recommendations for improvement, if relevant.
Submit a 5-page (double-spaced, font size 12) report by December 8, 2015 (during class).
Late submission will not be accepted.
Early submission will be accepted.
Part II
Examples of possible topics:
Sharing Economy – Uber services or vacation-rentals.
Solar Panel Subsidy.
Falling Oil-prices.
Regulating Google.
Raising minimum wage rate.
Price-fixing and government regulations.