Economics

Interview Script Continue with the industry you selected in Unit II for this assignment. For this Unit VII Assignment, write a script for a radio/television show as if you were interviewing an expert concerning topics discussed in this unit. Include input from both the interviewer and interviewee standpoint. What questions would you ask as the interviewer? What answers would you give to those questions as the interviewee? When writing your questions and answers, keep in mind that you have already learned a lot about your industry through earlier assignments in this course. It is suggested that you review your responses to those assignments before beginning this one. In your interview script, address the following topics: the structure of the Federal Reserve, the functions of money, six qualities of ideal money, the tools of monetary policy used by the Federal Reserve to manipulate the money supply in the United States, the current status of monetary policy regarding a contractionary or expansionary stance in the United States, and the potential impacts on your selected industry over the next 2 years of this monetary policy stance. Your script must be a minimum of four pages (1,000 words, double-spaced). Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting, however, is not necessary.

Come on now, get a job. In this activity, you will select a country and explore the concepts of unemployment and the phases of the business cycle as it relates to the economic well being of your selected country. Locate a recent article (published within the last year) that  addresses the unemployment theory and unemployment rate of your selected country. You can use the Hunt Library, newspapers, new stations, or other credible sources to locate an article. Analyze your selected country’s unemployment rate and how the key economic indicators align with the current phase of the business cycle. Include the following in your discussion. Identify how unemployment is calculated. Describe the different types of unemployment and state which type of unemployment you believe impacts your chosen country the greatest. State your selected country’s unemployment rate. Discuss the four phases of the business cycle. Align the current phase of the business cycle with your selected country. Summarize your findings using at least 250 words and provide a minimum of one reference. Use current APA formatting to document your sources.

Elaborate on how price ceilings and/or controls tend to generate misallocation of resources in the markets and create shortages/surpluses.  Provide a real-world example. Requirement: 1. APA format 2. The essay should be about 300 words or 1-2 pages

Briefly describe the central bank of the United States and how it is organized. How does this organization interact with the banking system and how does the banking system relate to what we have studied regarding the macroeconomic goals of this country? Be sure to answer all parts of this question. You are selected as a trusted economic advisor to a newly elected Representative in the House of Representatives.  His constituent group is very much against “big government” and fiscal and monetary policy measures that “intervene” with the economy.  However he learns very quickly that taking extreme stances will not keep him in office very long.  He wants to understand where other policymakers are coming from in terms of their understanding. Therefore, he asks you to prepare a brief (a short, succinct essay of no more than 1-1.5 pages) explaining the rationale commonly held for intervention in the economy both when it is in recession and when it is booming.  Please prepare a brief to assist the newly elected representative.

The research paper offers you an opportunity to explore a theme covered in class in a more in-depth and critical fashion. The topic is intentionally open to encourage you to dwell on a topic that is of interest to you. The aim of this assignment is to exercise how to carry out independent research. In the specific case you should demonstrate your ability to link urban sociology theories, learned in class, to real life urban matters around us. An introduction introduces the reader to your research paper by: • communicating what your research question is (not necessarily in a question form); • explaining why that question is interesting and important to a general reader as well as to the audience you are writing for, i.e. by identifying the debates it will illuminate; • provide a well thought out and clearly-written thesis (preferably in one sentence). • providing a “road map” to the rest of the paper, i.e., your introduction contains at least one sentence summarizing each major section of your paper. Articulate your thesis clearly by identifying the Research Question you seek to answer. You can certainly write dozens of pages on any topic and not make a single point. While your piece will be informative and interesting it may only be descriptive. To avoid this pitfall -I encourage each of you to think of a question you’d like to answer and then think of your thesis in this way: X because of Y. In answering your question you’ll be articulating your thesis. Presentation of Data & Analysis This is the “heart” of your paper (approximately five-six pages independent of your introduction and conclusion) that provides the data and analysis to demonstrate the validity of your interpretation. A summary of the articles you read or a presentation of the data you collected on your topic are NOT sociological analyses; as an urban sociologist, you must have something to say ABOUT the examples you cite – using relevant concepts and theories you have learnt in the class. (So, do not fill space with needless summary and repetition. Also, don’t forget that you have to have a clearly identifiable thesis for which everything else you say in the paper is support!) Provide a separate paragraph for each step in your argument, with appropriate transitions between them. Order paragraphs according to the logic of your argument (not the order in which the citations occur in the primary text). Provide one or two citations from class readings — carefully chosen theoretical evidence — per paragraph (i.e. in support of each step of your argument). Follow up on your citations with a line or two of interpretation before moving on to a new example or a new idea (i.e. opening a new paragraph). Be sure to explain the relevance of the material you quote to your argument — don’t just stick it in and expect it to speak for itself. Theoretical relevance must be clearly presented and interpreted for the reader. Conclusion What can you conclude from all your work? What did you learn? What are the implications of your findings on the larger concerns of the course and the research topic?

Find a minimum of two articles pertaining to the Corona Virus and how it has impacted us locally (in North Dakota or your hometown.)  Make sure you include links to your articles.   You will create a Word Document with the following information and upload it as an attachment below. 1)  Write a three (3) page (minimum) review of these articles, including how they relate to what we have studied in this Economics class.  You must clearly identify five (5) concepts (use bold font) we have studied in this course and show how the articles illustrate them.   Also include how you have been impacted personally, especially in regard to these concepts. 2)  Based on these articles, write 5 questions, including answers, that you would ask if you were the instructor.    Your questions must relate the article to the economic terms and concepts from the Chapters we have studied.  You should have a question tied to each concept you identified within your review.

answer two questions: (half page is enough of each) 1. The emergence of township village enterprises is a unique phenomenon in China compared to developing countries. Why were collectively owned TVEs a success in China? Explain this in terms of initial conditions but also in terms of benefits of TVEs for local authorities and entrepreneurs as well as benefits from the collaboration.  2. Why is it important to distinguish between the stock and the flow of non performing loans? How does one usually deal with the stock problem?  How does one usually deal with the flow problem? How has China dealt with both problems?

Market Structures Write a brief description of each of the four types of market structures. Which provide the most benefits to consumers, and why? Which provide the most benefits to producers, and why?

For your final assignment write a 3-page (minimum) paper on the Federal Government’s responsibility regarding the COVID vaccine and how it relates to the Macroeconomics we have studied.  What was Government’s responsibility prior to vaccine development? (Hint:  Consider operation Warp Speed.)  What Macroeconomic concepts were involved? What is it going forward now that the vaccine is developed?  What Macroeconomic concepts are involved? Some Economists propose paying citizens to get the vaccine.  What would the Macroeconomic ramifications be if that happens?  Research at least one current article for each point listed above to verify what actions: have been taken, will be taken, and could be taken. You must include links to your sources, and do NOT use Wikipedia.  Identify your Macoreconomic Concepts using Bold Font throughout your paper.  At least one concept is required for each article.  Make very clear why the concepts are identifed as such and how they are being used.

1) With ultra-low interest rates, countries such as Canada are building up large debt to GDP ratios. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has said recently large debts should not be a worry because interest rates are so low. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss critically.