Each student will complete a final
Portfolio Project, which should be submitted by the end of Week 14.??Select as
a case study any global economic event or events currently or recently covered
in the news media and write a critical essay applying the concept points
covered in any module (or modules) of the course.??The thesis or point of each
student essay will be to evaluate alternative propositions for economic choice
by one or more individuals, firms, organizations, or governments applying one
or more of the economic theories provided in the course.??Students should use
and cite at least four published sources to support their positions and
analyses in addition to citing at least one discussion of economic theory in
the Carbaugh textbook. At least two of the sources should be written by
economists (they can be writing in news media or academic journals), and at
least two of the sources should present arguments or perspectives that differ
from or oppose each other. ??The paper should be well-written, formatted
according to Saudi Electronic University guidelines, and 4-6 pages in length.
Refer to the Portfolio Project rubric for grading criteria.