Instructions
You research essay will need to have the following structure and framework:
1. Introduction.
2. Body of your essay-various paragraphs to construct your arguments and develop analytical analysis.
3. Conclusion.
4. Harvard Referencing System.
The assignment has to be typed, double-spacing.
Assessment Task
Impact of Interest Rates on the Australian Economy Length: Maximum 3000 words, excluding appendices.
This is a group assignment in the form of a research report or essay. The following is the essential question-critically analyze and discuss the following statement:
"Critically evaluate and discuss the justification of an impact of an increase of official interest rate by the US Federal Reserve on the Australian economy. Include a discussion on the impact of an increase of official interest rate on the Australian economy."
Key Discussion Issues for both USA and Australia:
- Strength of economies
- Inflation
- Monetary policies
- Money Markets
- Exchange rates
- Shares/Stock Markets
- What is the link between the FED and the RBA on interest rate changes
- Labour markets
- Exports and Imports