Assignment:
Writing Topic:
The economic and financial crisis from 2008 to 2009, also known as the global financial crisis, was considered to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The general situation of financial markets has been additionally complicated by the introduction of new financial products as well as other modes of operations including globalization. The global financial market seems to be playing a different function in our economy and it has been working because of new regulations. The introduction of new trade platforms, online access to information, integration and globalization of the market have caused some revisions of finance theories.
1. What are reliable predictors of economic and financial crises?
2. Describe some achievements and pending issues in context of a global crisis.
3. Are we still in danger of economic and financial crises today?
Instructions:
In this written assignment, the quality of your writing and the application of APA format will be evaluated in addition to your content. Evaluation based on these criteria is designed to help prepare you for completing your college projects, which must be well written and follow APA guidelines. Each written assignment should contain a minimum of 800 words, but no more than 900 words. Make sure that you use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Course Information
This is a 3-credit hour fully online course without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.
Course Description
This is an introductory course in macroeconomic principles covering basic economic problems and concepts. Topics discussed and analyzed include basic economic problems of unemployment and inflation. Students will recognize the role of households, businesses and governments in the market economy and in their own lives. This is a writing credit course.
View the course description for more details.
Prerequisites and Corequesites
To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course pre- or co-requisites:
Prerequisites & Co-requisites: Successful completion (or testing out) of REA006 & eligible for ENC 1101
General Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Define the basic economic concepts and explain the role of government in modern mixed economy and will learn and apply the language and terminology of economics to the world around us.
- Analyze the national income accounts; the inflation and adjustment; and unemployment.
- Explain the aggregate demand and supply model; and explain the macroeconomic equilibrium.
- Examine money, banking and financial markets; and analyze central bank and controls of the money supply.
- Analyze fiscal and monetary policies; and explain inflation and unemployment.
- Examine how long run economic growth occurs; and describe the role of productivity in output and the standard of living.
Read, research and submit written assignments that require analysis and evaluation of economic topics.
Participate in a collaborative activity that will require research, analysis and evaluation of a current topic in economics.