Article Reviews

For Macroeconomics

Two article reviews are required to complete Macroeconomics. Because current economic events give the best opportunity to analyze the “real world” effects of the concepts discussed in class, the news articles must be published during the current term. Each review should be keyed and at least a full page in length. Reviews should be completed in good business format (single space within paragraphs, double space between paragraphs). Do not use APA format. Each Article Review will be worth 5% of your overall course grade (total of 10% for all Reviews).

The preferred periodicals are “The Globe and Mail,” “The Financial Post,” and “The National Post.” Other periodicals may also contain acceptable articles, however, you will want to be sure that the article has enough information to complete the full page required for the review. It is necessary to submit a copy of the article with the review by stapling the copy to the review.

If you do not have a subscription to any of these periodicals, copies can be found in the Instructional Building and may be viewed at the College library or the public library. On a daily basis, the current issue of the “The Globe and Mail” can be viewed on the web at “Globeandmail.com.”

Article Reviews are due on the following days:

Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Possible subjects include:

Unemployment Inflation Production

Supply and Demand Savings Inventory Levels

Imports and Exports Government Spending Taxes

Banks Banking Policy Money Supply

Exchange Rates National Debt International Trade

Your Article Review must include:

Review the article and present your thoughts regarding the impact of this event/situation on the Canadian economy. Answer the following questions:

What does it mean for the future?

Might it cause a change in fiscal policy or monetary policy?

Will there be an impact on Southern Alberta?

Will there be an impact on your personal economic situation, if so, what will happen?