Assignment:
Economic Growth
In this course, we have covered several important concepts such as GDP, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy. For our final project, you will apply these concepts to D.R. Horton.
Current Event
1. Pick a recent newspaper article (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, etc.) that focuses on D.R. Horton or the industry that D.R. Horton fits in. Describe the event and the issue of D.R. Horton. (Summarize the article by including who, what, when and where).
2. Describe the basic issue and background behind the event.
3. What economic principle(s) can be applied to the event or issue? Identify and briefly describe a specific principle that we have covered in one or more projects we have covered on D.R. Horton.
4. How does this even impact the future of D.R. Horton? For instance, what do you think would be the future outlook for the firm?
Use concepts from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resources you can find. Please be sure to cite all sources throughout the text where and provide a list at the end of the paper with website data when applicable.
Length: 3-4 pages, double-spaced, typed in Times New Roman, Font 12
In addition to the overall quality, depth, grammar, and organization of the paper, the following will, in particular, be assessed:
1. Analytical ability in relating a current event to the specifics of D.R. Horton.
2. Your ability to relate the economic concepts of this course to D.R. Horton.