Students are required write a current event essay in which they analyze an article and relate it to course topics. Students will need to find an article (Economist, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, etc.) and write a three-page essay (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12 point font, and one-inch margins) relating the article to topics discussed […]
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Students are required write a current event essay in which they analyze an article and relate it to course topics. Students will need to find an article (Economist, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, etc.) and write a three-page essay (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12 point font, and one-inch margins) relating the article to topics discussed […]
Preferences and Production Description
I have attached the paper you completed for reference. This is an ongoing project for the next couple weeks. Need to continue the development of the market by describing consumer preferences and how producers address these needs. This assignment requires 3-4 pages. Shoes for Women With Big Feet (Topic) Preferences and ProductionDescribe in detail the […]
Write an economics opinion piece for Economics blog in the topic of environment related issue
Write a one-page opinion piece as an expert economist on a current issue of your choice within your topic (economics in environment). Check the news to find items related to your topic and write a short commentary from the point of view of an expert economist in the area. The purpose is to provide accessible, […]
Republican River Conflict
Please note any settled or ongoing court cases associated with this conflict. How long has this dispute been going on? Please describe what the conflict is actually about. Has there been any progress made between the two parties? Where does this conflict stand now? Please use the attached source and any others that are needed.https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2018/08/06/republican-river-compact-long-court
Response to Required Reading
Please read the Helpman article up to page 133 (stop at “economies of scale and product differentiation”). Answer the questions are:1. According to Helpman, what were the successes and failures of the Hecksher-Ohlin framework?2. What is the “Leontief Paradox”, and what explanations have economists given to resolve it?
Consumer Demand
The article that you select should support or contradict course material. For example, an article might support or contradict economic theory or empirical results discussed in the textbook. You should not choose an opinion piece or an article that explains economic concepts to laypeople. To do well, you will need to read the relevant textbook […]
EC368 East Asian Econimics
CAS IR 368/EC 368: Contemporary East Asian Economics 1st Take-Home Examination Instructions 1. Please complete the exam and submit as a Word document or PDF through Blackboard 2. All written work must be your own. That includes proofreading. By submitting the completed exam to Blackboard, you are formally attesting that it is your own work. […]
EC368 East Asian Econimics
Instructions 1. Please complete the exam and submit as a Word document or PDF through Blackboard by 11:59 pm (Boston time) on Sunday, September 27. 2. All written work must be your own. That includes proofreading. By submitting the completed exam to Blackboard, you are formally attesting that it is your own work. 3. Please […]
CPI
Question: The CPI measures (a) measures the prices of all goods purchased by individuals and non-profit institutions (b) the average cost of goods and services purchased by individuals and firms (c) the average cost of the goods and services purchased by consumers (d) the average price of food and fuel, the most volatilely-priced purchased goods