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Communication economic theory in creative application

This is an assignment that focuses on the communication economic theory in creative application. The paper also focuses on the interest and understanding of creative application.

The communication economic theory in creative application

Learning Objectives:
1.     Firstly, explore a topic of interest in more depth strengthening understanding of the topic through a creative application
2.     Secondly, synthesis of complicated issues/topics related to the use of environmental and natural resources
3.     Thirdly, communicate economic theory in a creative way to an audience of fellow undergraduates
4.     Fourthly, contribute to the success of classmates improving interpersonal communication and problem solving
5.     Then, display complex information in a visually appealing and creative way

Part I: Research Proposal (20 points)
Given your topic, write a 1 or 2 page (maximum) outline for your final project and also submit the assignment in the e-learning graded discussion. This should be original work and plagiarism policies apply (see https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/students/student-conduct-code/ if you are not sure what constitutes as academic dishonesty). The research should include the following components:

The communication economic theory in creative application

I.                 Problem statement (thesis statement): What is happening?
a.      Firstly, include a brief summary of the environmental/natural resource issue and why it is important.
b.      Secondly, be sure to clearly identify the attributes of the resource that make efficient allocation problematic.
c.      Thirdly, identify who has standing (the population impacted by this issue and those who are expected to contribute).

II.               Preliminary analysis: Is there a solution?
a.      If there is a policy, discuss the background and the current state of the policy including how this policy addresses or fails to address the problem at hand (hint: look at the incentive/disincentive structure imposed by the policy).
b.      If there is no current regulation, discuss why that may be the case and potential for future governmental intervention or the need to avoid government intervention.
III.             Describe the deliverables of this project: how will you present the relevant information?
a.      Discuss how you will inform the audience about the topic either via a news article, art project or poster. Be sure to include justification for the project choice.
b.      Additionally, discuss how your project will communicate economic principles/theories and/or market failure at work.

Be sure to consult the rubric regarding required components. You must collect data from at least three outside credible sources, use in-text citations and include a bibliography with all sources (separate from the two page requirement). Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced is preferred.

Macroeconomic issue based on an article you read on the Financial times

For this assignment you will choose a macroeconomic issue based on an article you read on the Financial times/Economist/World Economic Forum.

Macroeconomic issue based on an article you read on the Financial times

For this assignment you will choose a macroeconomic issue based on an article you read on the Financial times/Economist/World Economic Forum. You will need to show the link between the chosen topic and the relevant economic theory covered in class.

Then, research this issue or problem, using relevant textbooks, journals and periodicals, and present an analysis which suggests how macroeconomic analysis contributes to both an understanding of the topic and a range of possible solutions, or responses from the perspective of government policy. Data should be use d to support your analysis. Data can be retrieve d from official sources like ONS, Eurostat, OECD, IMF, ILO, World Bank.

This assignment is a form of inquiry-based learning, where your learning is motivated by an issue or problem that interests you, and you develop a deeper understanding of this as you research this area, review competing perspectives, and receive feedback from your tutors and class mates.

Direction for Writing Your Assignment

The aim is to use academic theories to understand and explain the important drivers of events (causes), rather than simply describing events (symptoms).

Therefore, the most important elements within your assignment will involve analysis and evaluation, which requires use of appropriate theories from the academic literature.

Evaluate the appropriateness and applicability of the insights provided by and then present and explain your own insights.
The type of questions that will help you develop the descriptive, analytical and evaluative sections of your assignment could include:

Description stage of your assignment:
Firstly, Introduce the issue / problem.

Secondly, What is the issue and context?

Thirdly, Contextualise the topic / problem / provide background information.

Fourthly, Where?

Further,  Who is involve d/ affect ed/ interest ed?

Also, When?

Analysis stage of your assignment:

Firstly, Consider alternative approaches / perspectives/ theories for understanding the issue.

Secondly, Why propose the approach / theory?

Thirdly, How is the issue / problem addressed by the approach / theory?

Fourthly, How might the theory provide an appropriate solution?

Further, What aspect of the context is not address ed by the theory (if applicable)?

Also, How appropriate is the theory in providing an explanation and solution to the specific issues / context.

Additionally,  How does the perspective work in practice?

Evaluation stage of your assignment:
Firstly, Consider how effectively the theory explains the working of the system.

Secondly, Does the theory need to be altered, in order to be more effectively applied to explaining the issue/ resolving the problem?

 

Effects of the economic crisis started in 2008 in Brazil

Describe the effects of the economic crisis started in 2008 in Brazil. In your presentation you should answer the 5 questions using 1100 words.  Also, describe graphically the trend of macroeconomic indicators: GDP, inflation and unemployment

Describe the effects of the economic crisis started in 2008 in Brazil

Describe the effects of the economic crisis started in 2008 in Brazil.
In your presentation you should answer the 5 questions using 1100 words.

Firstly, Describe graphically the trend of macroeconomic indicators: GDP, inflation and unemployment.

Secondly, Calculate the growth rates of these indicators

Thirdly,  Explain the observed trends and relate it to contextual factors.

Fourthly,  Use the circular flow model to relate the different indicators.

Furthermore, Present a hypothesis of government intervention to face the economic downturn and use the circular flow model to forecast the effects of such a policy on the markets and agents involved and on the different macroeconomic indicators.

The 2008 financial crisis hit the Brazilian economy by two financial channels – capital flight from stock market and (some) reduction in the domestic supply of credit caused by the international credit crunch to the Brazilian big commercial and investment banks, with effects on the supply of interbank credit to the…

This article discusses the impacts of the international crisis on the Brazilian economy. It emphasis on the virtual paralysis of the domestic banking credit market that has occurred since September 2008. It argues that the dynamics of banking competition led to the emergence of high-risk practices. The destabilizing potential of these practices came to light when the aggravation of the international financial crisis and its contagion in peripheral countries such as Brazil caused a reversal of expectations. Generalized conservative behavior by banks during the retraction phase was exacerbated in Brazil by the relatively short credit cycle and by the liquidity, profitability and low risk of public bonds, allowing a rapid recomposition of portfolios. The Central Bank, sticking to its mandate as the guardian of price stability, failed to move to mitigate the deceleration of productive activities that resulted from the contraction of credit.

Recent purchase you made of a durable good

Analyze a recent purchase you made of a durable good (durable goods are goods that don’t wear out quickly or those that have a lifespan of more than three years – computers, cars, mobile phones, kitchen appliances, etc.)

Analyze a recent purchase you made of a durable good

Firstly, analyze a recent purchase you made of a durable good (durable goods are goods that don’t wear out quickly or those that have a lifespan of more than three years – computers, cars, mobile phones, kitchen appliances, etc.)

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you review the steps that you took in making this purchasing decision.

Base your review on the following six steps in the consumer decision process:

1. Problem recognition
2. Information search
3. Alternative evaluation
4. Purchase
5. Use
6. Evaluation

Answer the following questions in your paper:

• How many of these stages did you go through?
• Which stage(s) in the purchasing process was/were most important to you?
• If you skipped certain stages, what marketing or previous experience influenced you to skip this stage?
• What could the selling organization have done more effectively from a marketing standpoint to help you move through these stages?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Financial securities investigation of a public company

This is an assignment that focuses on financial securities investigation of a public company. Additionally, it covers bonds, stocks, and derivatives.

Financial securities investigation of a public company

Firstly, choose a large publicly held company to investigate. Download, or otherwise immediately obtain, the complete annual report for this company. The best place to locate the annual report is the company’s home website. The annual report will include financial statements with footnotes and any written materials such as a letter from the chairperson to the stockholders.

Secondly, choose either a large company that commonly has articles written about it or some company that has recently been generating publicity. You should of course choose a company you are interested in, as it will make the work much more enjoyable. You may think of selecting a company you have investments in or might be interested in seeking employment. DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE IN THINKING YOU HAVE EVERYTHING JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE ANNUAL REPORT. BE SURE YOU HAVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE LETTER FROM THE CHAIRPERSON. If you are in doubt about what you have, please contact me and I will help you locate the annual report.

Thirdly, you will write a report on this company and its use of financial securities. The three major parts of this report will cover bonds, stocks, and derivatives. You must locate a company that uses at least two of these three pieces. Most companies will use all three. Again, if you are in doubt, please contact me and I will assist you in determining if this is the case for your company selection. AT A MINIMUM, THE COMPANY YOU SELECT MUST HAVE 2 OF THE 3 FINANCIAL SECURITIES (STOCK, BONDS, DERIVATIVES) WE WILL BE DISCUSSING IN THIS COURSE to write about in your paper.

Research and report

Things to research and report on should include, but are not limited to:

1. Using the annual report to discuss the company’s outstanding bonds; how many and what kind of bonds are outstanding; identify when they were issued, discuss the rating of these bonds and what that means, do a current valuation of the bonds or if there are many bonds, select a sample of these bonds and valuate them using the current rate of return in the market; what does the value tell you?

2. Discuss the data in your research that deals with stock (prices, volume, symbol, etc.); discuss the historical prices of these stocks; valuate the stock and compare it to the market price of the stock; explain the possible reasons for being undervalued or overvalued; complete an investor return on these stocks; how is the investor’s return compared to some index (i.e. S&P 500);

3. Identify any futures, options and swaps that your company has utilized to hedge risk for the organization; discuss the opportunities the derivative securities markets might provide for this particular organization. How might managers use them to reduce risk to their organization? Provide an example of what the company is doing with the use of derivatives. Give enough explanation so that anyone reading your report can understand the organization and their use of derivatives.