Econ Article

Instruction: In the summary, please try to capture the essence of the article (for example, what is the objective of the paper, data and methodology employed, major finding and conclusions of the paper, AND ANY LIMITATION(S) OF THE STUDY OR WAYS YOU THINK THE PAPER CAN BE IMPROVED).

How long should the summary be? A maximum of 2 pages long, using Times New Roman, 12 font size, 1 inch margins, 1.5 or double spaced.

Grading Tips: If you clearly discuss the objective(s) of the paper, the data and methodology employed, the major findings and conclusions, and the strengths and potential limitation(s) or ways you think the paper could be improved, you will get an Excellent (100%) score; if you clearly discuss all except any one of those, you will get a Satisfactory (75%) score; if you fail to clearly discuss any two of those, you will get a Less than satisfactory (50%) score; if you fail to clearly summarize the paper, you will get Unsatisfactory (0%) score!