Part 1: GUIDES Template (Weeks 1-4) - Submit week 4

Complete the GUIDES template during Weeks 1-4 as you learn about the economic indicators. You can find all required economic data at Trading Economics (http://www.tradingeconomics.com). TIP: To locate economic indicators not found on the main landing page, click the "Indicators" drop down menu at the top of the page to view the full list of available indicators.

Week 1:

Complete section G (GDP & Growth) of the GUIDES template.

Complete section U (Unemployment & Utilization) of the GUIDES template.

Week 2:

Complete section I (Inflation & Interest rates) of the GUIDES template.

Optional: Submit your template (sections G, U, I) to the instructor for feedback.
Week 3:

Complete section D (Debt & Deficits) of the GUIDES template.

Complete section E (External balances & Exchange rates) of the GUIDES template.

Week 4:

Complete section S (Saving & Investment) of the GUIDES template.

Part 2: Analysis Report (Week 4)

Analyze your research findings and develop a 3-4 page report for your supervisor. Include the following information:

1. Describe the economic state of the country.

oDescribe the overall economic health and trends.

oWhat are the specific indicators that drove your assessment of this country's economic condition?

oWhich economic indicator(s) do you think is the most important when considering the impact on your company's division? Why?

2. Describe the current business cycle and its implications.

oWhat stage of the business cycle is the country in? What are the historical trends? (long-term expansion, volatile cycles, etc.)

oWhat does this imply for the growth of your company?

oWhat stage of the business lifecycle is your company and industry in?

oHow would you recommend positioning the company at the present time to monopolize on current conditions? Would you change that positioning in the near future? (i.e. increase investment to take advantage of low interest rates, use opportunity to source talent, etc.)

. What specific economic indicators do you recommend continuing to monitor closely and why?

oWhat strategic insight will these indicators provide?

oHow frequently do you need to monitor them for changes?

4. Informal bibliography

oCite your data sources in a format appropriate for any business or academic setting.

Your assignment should follow these formatting requirements:

• Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, course title, and date. The cover page and reference page are not included in the required page length.