Managerial Economics and Strategy

Extra Credit Assignment, Econ 140 (3%)

Choose any topic discussed in the managerial economics class and write a 3 – 5 page essay with

the following specifications.

1. Typed – Double spaced

2. Font Size – 11 or 12

3. Margins – 1 inch (top, bottom, right and left)

The paper should consist of the following:

(a) A discussion on your selected topic covering the main points.

(b) At least one news article related to the chosen topic, showing the application of the

concept in the real world. You can easily find such news articles on the web.

(c) Write in your own words what you have understood from the article(s) and how this

relates to what you have learned in the Econ 140 class.

(d) Download (or scan) the articles and upload them along with your paper. The articles

will not be included in the page count. Alternatively, you can show the URL links of the

articles in the references.

Other Requirements:

• Title of the paper and Your Name (Top corner of the first page)

• References (These should be on the last page of the assignment)

You can earn a maximum of 3% on this assignment. The grading TA’s decision regarding

your assignment grade will be final; the assignment is not subject to grade-disputes. The

assignments will be randomly distributed among the TAs for grading purpose.

(Keep in mind that late submissions or submissions via email will not be graded.)