String Theory

Applied Research Report

Details:

Students are to select a topic of global and contemporary significance for empirical analysis. Using appropriate data, students will apply their critical thinking and quantitative skills to aid their analyses of the topic.

Topic:

How are Unemployment and Inflation related in the USA? (Time Period: 2000-2019)

Word Limit: 3000 Words

Marking Scheme

1) Presentation (15%)

i) Structure of essay (Sections, Subsections, Paragraphs) ii) Within permissible word count iii) Writing style iv) Proper use of graphs, figures, tables

v) Proper use of citations

2) Critical and Empirical Analysis (55%)

i) Has the main question be addressed ii) Economic arguments make sense iii) Economic arguments in line with class material iv) Economic arguments in line with economic theory v) Proper use of data and empirical tools vi) Cause-and-Effect relationships

3) Research Depths (30%)

i) Has there been a wider reading about the economic issue ii) Has there been wider reading about the proper use and the signifi-

cance of economic variables