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Discuss only economic benefits and provide examples from specific developing countries.

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Briefly explain the major argument of the factor endowment trade theory

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What economic benefits might a developing country gain by reducing corruption?

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Why must projects be appraised? What do we learn from project appraisals?

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How does the Washington Consensus differ from the Santiago Consensus?

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In the Harrod-Domar model, if the savings rate is 20% and the incremental capital output ratio is five, abstracting from depreciation, what is the implied growth rate?

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Minimum 1,200-word (approx. 5 page) Paper on Macroeconomist of interest to the student
  (except NOT Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes or Karl Marx)

The Guidelines include a list of acceptable economists.
Guidelines for 1200 word Paper Economist Macro-3.docx  
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Approval in advance: Economist for Paper must be approved in advance by the Instructor. It must be about:
an Economist most of whose work was in Macroeconomics, who refers to one or more principles discussed in this course.
Students will write one term paper on a noted economist whose primary field is Macroeconomics (a list is provided). The paper will follow proper MLA, APA or Chicago format and bibliography/Works cited, also in that format, and be at least 1200 words in length. Students will use no less than four sources – 3 academic sources plus a Textbook reference to an Economics topic that we currently teach in this course. The paper will cover four areas: 1. The economist's background (biography); 2. The school of thought to which the economist belonged; 3. Theories the economist created or advanced; 4. The economist's major contributions to Macroeconomics, with special reference to what we teach in this course. Upload to Canvas. Students may choose which economist they want to write about, but must get consent of the instructor regarding the subject of the paper.  At least 3 academic-level sources plus the textbook must be used and noted -- NO Wikipedia, NOT from any other textbook, NO blogs.  If you do not do the Paper, you will be assigned a ZERO for this portion of the course – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Grading Rubric: in three equal parts (too short Papers will have reduced credit):
1. Paper considerations (33%): Writing ability, over minimum length, knowledge of the topic, grammar & spelling (use a Spellcheck). Use APA or Chicago Style rules.
2. Research (33%): A "Works Cited" page must be included, with not fewer than three (3) academic-level references, whether online or hardcopy, PLUS a reference to the specific relevant section of the Textbook for the Analysis piece ‒ for a total of (4) references ‒ Wikipedia is NOT acceptable as a reference, NOR ANY dictionary, NOR is a blog, nor general news sites such as Fox News, USA Today, Huffington Post, etc. The Economist is fine, as are The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Week, and other reputable business-oriented publications. "Works Cited" page MUST be included. Simply listing websites is NOT ACCEPTABLE ‒ they must be identified clearly, stating the writer if known, publication, date, etc, as with any normal reference.
3. Analysis (33%): Refer specifically to one of the economics topics (Unemployment, Economic Growth, International Economics, the influence of government on the economy, measuring the economy or measuring the well-being of participants in the economy, environmental economics, etc) as studied in our Macroeconomics class, WHICH MUST BE IDENTIFIED, using a graph or written description clarifying how the economist in the Paper added to our understanding of this topic.
Cheating by copying from the Internet without quotation marks or citation can lead to a zero on the assignment at my discretion.

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In the U.S., the faction of oil used in the transportation sector is the biggest and this fraction is still growing. Simultaneously, the price of gasoline is very important in how it affects our daily lives and our economy. Develop opinions about whether or not the gasoline price should be higher than it is now and whether or not the price should be artificially inflated/taxed to decrease the overall use of gasoline? Form and support opinions based on the point of view you believe policymakers would likely have and from your own point of view as a consumer/end-user

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Shale gas is currently a very important energy resource and will likely remain important into the future. However, there are some negative opinions about it especially regarding its environmental aspects. Identify the negative opinions surrounding shale gas and present your own opinion on it with supporting arguments, data, and conclusions.

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Discuss various current uses of natural gas and how these will be affected if natural gas becomes unavailable at an affordable price.

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Identify the differences between Direct Liquefaction and Indirect Liquefaction of coal and identify the advantages and disadvantages of both.

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Identify what you think is the best type of coal power plant option for future use in terms of fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness/cleanliness. Present the reasons/argument that leads you to this conclusion