This assignment is an individual essay with 2000 words in length. The student is required to select a newspaper/web article (not older than 3 months) for an economics analysis, and apply Macroeconomics theory to explain and analyze the article. The copy of the article showing source must be included with the analysis.

The Possible Topics are As Follows

1. GDP growth in China or India (or the Comparison between the GDP growth in China and India or other developing countries)

2. Unemployment in Australia (or the Comparison of the unemployment rate between Australian and US or Europe)

3. Inflation in China (or India) and Australia

4. The Relationship between Unemployment and Inflation Rate

5. The Poverties in China, India and other Developing Countries

6. RBA, Monetary Policy and Economic Growth

7. Exchange Rate Between China and Australia (or Exchange Rate between US and Australia, Exchange Rate between US and China)

Written assessment is to be in a 12 point font 1.5 spaced with clear printing quality. Single sided print and allow generous margins permitting comment if applicable from the marker. Papers should be stapled in the left top corner; heavy single sheet pocket folders are not acceptable and will be discarded.Structure and citation of sourced work with references are to comply with scholarly conventions. Harvard system is preferred. A useful site if unsure what reference style is required is http://www.allenandunwin.com/estudy/referencing.asp