Regional Macroeconomic Analysis

Final Case Study – Overview:

Next week, you will complete a 200-point Final Case Study. This week, you will complete a high-level outline assignment. This week’s outline, and the corresponding peer review discussion this week will both be very useful to you as preparation.

The final case study requires you to conduct a regional macroeconomic analysis based on at least 5 macroeconomic indicators for the region where your state is located.

Examples of macroeconomic indicators are GDP, Employment Indicators (labor market, unemployment, wages), Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Retail Sales, Trade, Interest Rates, Manufacturing sector, Agriculture sector, Investment, Government Fiscal Policy, Government Monetary Policy, Housing, Healthcare System, Poverty, Urbanization, and Education System.

On the last page of this outline assignment, you can also see a preview of the 200-point Week 8 Final Case Study’s assignment description, requirements, and grading rubric.

Final Case Study Outline Assignment Description (60 points)

For this assignment, you need to briefly inform your professor about your plans for your final case study. Basically, what macroeconomic indicators do you intend to research for your region and how you are going to conduct the research.

Below are some helpful notes for completing the outline.

Section 1: Introduction

Briefly state the name of the region that you are going to analyze. State the major challenges facing your region and the reason/s you believe studying the selected macroeconomic indicators is important. Also, state the major strengths that make your region unique.

Section 2: Macroeconomic Indicators

Here, you need to state the 5 macroeconomic indicators that you are going to analyze for your region.

Section 3: Data Collection and Analysis

Data: state the type of data and the time range of the data you are going to obtain. Also, state the sources (if you have them) where you are going to obtain your data from and share links to the sources if you have any.

Analysis: State what your plans for this section and how are you going to approach the findings from your data section.

NOTE: You do not need to provide the actual data, findings, analysis and/or a solution for the outline assignment.

Resource Files

Week 7 Outline Grading Rubric

Week 8 Final Case Study Description

Week 8 Final Case Study Grading Rubric

Week 8 Final Case Study: Regional Macroeconomic Analysis

Assignment Description

Evaluate at least 5 macroeconomic indicators for the region where your state is located.

Examples of macroeconomic indicators are GDP, Employment Indicators (labor market, unemployment, wages), Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Retail Sales, Trade, Interest Rates, Manufacturing sector, Agriculture sector, Investment, Government Fiscal Policy, Government Monetary Policy, Housing, Healthcare System, Poverty, Urbanization, and Education System.

Below are the sections that your paper should include.

Writing Style and Page Number Requirements

· Font Type: Times New Roman OR Arial

· Font Size: 12

· Spacing: Double

· Number of Pages: 10-15 pages, including a separate Title page and a separate References page

Structure and Requirements

Title Page: and it should include

Title of the paper

Name of the author

E-mail Address of the author

Class Name

Professor’s Name

Date

Introduction & Region Evaluation

Provide an introduction and evaluation of your project including

· An overview of your region, where you will include information such as the region’s population size, GDP size and GDP growth pattern, its unemployment rates, its major industry/s, its main tradable industry/commodity, its government budget size.

· State the 5 indicators that you are going to address and provide status reports of the condition of the indicators you are going to analyze

· State the major challenges facing your region, and state the major strengths that make your region unique

Data and Analysis

Data: Obtain data from at least 5 credible sources to provide facts and statistics about your region’s indicators. The facts should be current and properly cited. Use tables, graphs, and figures to support your argument. Make sure to provide citations for your graphs and tables beneath each graph/table.

Analysis: Taking into account your data, provide a full analysis of your region. You will need to talk about each of the five macroeconomic indicators that you selected and state whether these indicators are facing challenges or opportunities and state why.

In addition, include in your analysis both the strengths and challenges of your region regarding business, industry, and markets. Basically, what business/industry might thrive/lose in your region and why.

Solution

Finally, what do you suggest in terms of Economic Policy to assist your region and why? What outcomes are you anticipating from your solution?

Make sure you justify and defend your position based on economic facts, laws, theories, and principles.

Reference List

Use at least 5 professional sources to support your argument. The references must be in APA format.