Economics

 Topic: Income inequality in the US. Is it a problem and what can be done if so?

· Write an opinion in response to a current newspaper article or op/ed piece. 
· The article must be less than one year old.
· Do not use ‘press releases.’ These generally accompany the data releases by the issuing agencies or corporations. 
· Rule of thumb: Do not use dot.org websites (one exception is PBS). 
· Opinion: Tell me what you think about the issue. Opinion is NOT a summary of the facts or what the author thinks.
· Your opinion paper must be typed, double spaced, and at least 200 words (about one page).
· The paper must be IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
· Cut out or print the article that you’ve chosen to turn in with the assignment.
· Grade deductions will be made for the following. No attached  article, article older than one year, paper too short,  summarized  articles, incorrect format, poor spelling &  grammar: -1 point