DEBATE PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

You will argue for or against a topic concerning American economic issues. You will complete this assignment using copious evidence gleaned from course materials as well as by researching online and other available sources. The paper mustbe 6-8 pages, use both primary and secondary sources, and be argumentative in tone. No fewer than 8 primary sources and 8 secondary sources must be used. Of the 16 total sources, at least 2 must be books and at least 6 must be articles. All sources must be properly cited using current Turabianstyle.

Choose a topic similar to those listed below:

• Why did the United States adopt NAFTA during the 1990s, and to what extent did it benefit the American economy?

• To what extent did the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve serve the political interests of American leaders during the 1990s and early 2000s?

• How have third-party healthcare benefits affected the American healthcare system overall since the 1950s?

• How has Social Security impacted the American economy and political system, and to what degree is it sustainable in the 21st century?

• In what ways did the entrepreneurial vision of Steve Jobs affect the American economy during the early 21st century?

• In what ways did the entrepreneurial vision of Sam Walton affect the American economy during the late 20th century?
In writing the paper, take care to address the following points:

1. The paper has a detailed thesis statement that answers a question of historical significance.

2. The paper is coherent, grammatically correct,and properly organized.

3. Sufficiently varied primary and secondary sources are used to support the thesis.

4. The paper relies heavily upon the economic concepts explained in this course. That is, the paper is focused on economic history.

5. The paper sufficiently defends or refutes the assigned topic.