Economy ..

Each student will complete a final Portfolio Project, which should be submitted by the end of Week 14.



Select as a case study any global economic event or events currently or recently covered in the news media and write a critical essay applying the concept points covered in any module (or modules) of the course.



The thesis or point of each student essay will be to evaluate alternative propositions for economic choice by one or more individuals, firms, organizations, or governments applying one or more of the economic theories provided in the course.



Students should use and cite at least four published sources to support their positions and analyses in addition to citing at least one discussion of economic theory in the Carbaugh textbook. At least two of the sources should be written by economists (they can be writing in news media or academic journals), and at least two of the sources should present arguments or perspectives that differ from or oppose each other. 



The paper should be well-written, formatted according to Saudi Electronic University guidelines, and 4-6 pages in length. Refer to the Portfolio Project rubric for grading criteria.