Public finance written assignment

Economics 4310

State and Local Public Finance

Written Assignment #1

Due: March 9, 2018

This written assignment has two parts. Treat them as separate, but equal. Label each part. Start Part 2 on a new page. On the first page of your assignment, put your name and the first three lines in the heading above. Use a 12 point font size and standard margins for the paper. Indent the first word of every paragraph. You may use either single- or double-spacing. There is no word or page limit, but conciseness is highly valued.

Part 1:

1. Read “A Pure Theory of Local Expenditures,” by Charles Tiebout. https://www.unc.edu/~fbaum/teaching/PLSC541_Fall08/tiebout_1956.pdf ( article link)

2. Prepare a detailed outline of the article. (A link to an example of a detailed outline can be found on Carmen.)

3. Write in your own words a brief one paragraph summary of the paper.

Part 2:

4. Research and consider the problem of the proposal to relocate the Columbus Crew to Austin, Texas.

a. Provide a detailed background on the Columbus Crew and their proposed relocation.

b. Discuss the pros and cons of the move from the perspective of the Columbus Crew.

c. Discuss the pros and cons of the move from the perspective of the city of Columbus, Franklin County, and the state of Ohio. (You do not have to address each separately.)

d. Can we use the Tiebout model to frame the discussion of this problem? If no, why not? If yes, why? Provide examples to support your argument.

5. You should provide a works cited list and citations for any information that you use in your discussion. Use the MLA format for your citations. (A link for the MLA format can be found on Carmen.)

This assignment will be worth 50 points. You will be graded on the following criteria: 1) following instructions, 2) grammar, 3) citations, 4) clarity, 5) critical thinking. Each criterion represents 20% of your total score.

Criterion	100%	80%	60%	40%	20%
Instructions	Followed all instructions	Followed almost all instructions	Followed most instructions	Followed some instructions	Did not follow instructions
Grammar	0-2 errors	3-4 errors	5-6 errors	7-8 errors	9 or more errors
Citations	All information correctly cited in the MLA format	All information correctly cited in the wrong format	1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, in the MLA format	1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, wrong format	4 or more missing citations
Clarity	Clearly written and on topic	Mostly clear and on topic	Somewhat clear or tendencies to get off topic	Not clear, but mostly on topic	Not clear and off topic
Critical Thinking	Demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts	Demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts	Demonstrates a moderate understanding of the concepts	Demonstrates a familiarity with the concepts	Does not demonstrate an understanding of the concepts