Write an analytical report that demonstrates an integrated understanding of the principles of Macroeconomics related to the country of your choice.

Assessment Objectives or Rationale:
The assessed objectives: (1 to 5)

Assessment Task:

Write an analytical report that demonstrates an integrated understanding of the principles of Macroeconomics related to the country of your choice. You should choose at least 7 of the following areas of Macroeconomics to incorporate in your report.

1 GDP
2 Consumption
3 Disposable income / saving
4 Monetary policies (interest rates)
5 Fiscal policies (taxes)
6 Trade (net exports)
7 Unemployment
8 Inflation
9 Government debt (expenditures)
10 Country’s economic position

Your report should be written, representing your research including all the research material and their references (min 2000, max 4000 words).
The hand-in date of the report (submission on “turn-it-in”, 20MB) will be the during the last lesson of week 10.

Assessment Criteria: (see assessment sheets)

In assessing the report, the following criteria will be taken into account:

Interpretation of the task
Development of a logical and well-organised presentation
Clarity, style and coherence of the written expression
Ability to organise relevant material to support your argument
Knowledge of relevant up–to-date research
Critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of relevant evidence
Clear and well supported conclusions

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