Posted: September 13th, 2017

Two or more key issues that have either historically shaped the country of Russia or remain significant factors that will face the nation in the future.

Two or more key issues that have either historically shaped the country of Russia or remain significant factors that will face the nation in the future.

ECO 201 Research Paper Guideline

For your individual paper, you will analyze the macro economy of a foreign nation.  Upon completion of your research, you will organize findings related to this country’s economy, recent changes, relative size, potential issues and challenges, relative strengths, and other key characteristics.  At least one graph with 10 or more years of data is required.  Multiple graphs and other visual material are encouraged.  Be sure to cite all work.

Please make sure your paper includes the following:
•    The country you are analyzing should be identified and key descriptive information such as current or recent population, population growth, income or income per capita, land area and density, major cities, location, language(s), life expectancy, or other key characteristics you see as important in describing this country should be identified.
•    Key economic characteristics such as the size of the economy, its growth rate, inflation, unemployment, or other important characteristics should be given and compared to a benchmark such as the U.S. or the World.
•    Key descriptions of commerce should be provided.  These might include total exports and imports, the trade deficit or surplus, major trading partners, key commodities imported or exported with either the world or the U.S., and other trade factors.
•    Two or more key issues that have either historically shaped the nation or remain significant factors that will face the nation in the future.  These might include geopolitical conflict, resource use or scarcity, civil war, technological issues, infrastructure issues, education or health, or many others.  These should be explained briefly but thoroughly.
•    Your outlook for the country moving forward should be included.  This should comprise of a broad economic forecast one or more years forward and might include one or more variable such as GDP, population, or others.  Your forecast should be supported with well thought out justifications.
•    Include a bibliography with at least 3 sources. APA format should be used.

The paper should be between 1,000 to 1,500 words and should include at least one graph (preferably original-unoriginal graphs must be cited) with no less than ten years of time series data. Please see me or contact me if you are having difficulty obtaining these data.  The paper is due by April 26th, 2011.

Please note that this paper requires more than a simple Wikipedia search. You should compile resources from several sources and write a clear and well organized paper that demonstrates research and comprehension. References to macroeconomic theory should be included. As a warning, any plagiarism will result in heavy penalties on the research paper including a score of zero.

To best understand how you will be graded, the rubric used to grade the paper is posted below.

Element    Comment    Possible Points    Earned Points
Subject Matter
Country Background         5
(Identified the country, provide basic descriptive statistics such as population, health, geography, and others.)
Economic Review         10
(Describe key characteristics such as GDP, economic growth, inflation, unemployment and others.)

Trade         10
(Describe trade position, key goods traded, trading partners, and others.)

Key Issues         25
Two or more key issues that have shaped or are shaping this country are identified and described.

Prediction         10
(A one year prediction as to where this economy is headed is clearly and explicitly provided and justified.)

Mechanics
Organization and flow         10
(The paper should follow an outline and be logically organized and easy to follow.)

Visual aid/supporting material
(An original graph with 10 years of data is included.)         15

Paper length, grammar, and other mechanics         10
(The paper should be 1,000 to 1,500 words (3 to 5 pages) and should be proofread and spell-checked.)

Late penalty
Total         100

Please find some possible resources below.  You are not limited to these, but I think you will  find some valuable information here.

CIA’s World Fact Book:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/rankorderguide.html

CQ Global Researcher:
http://library.cqpress.com/globalresearcher/index.php
(See http://www.tcc.edu/welcome/collegeadmin/gov/glc/learningmodules/CQGlobalResearcher.wmvfor a tutorial).

globalEdge:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/

U.S. Census Bureau’l s Foreign Trade Statistics:
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/country/

U.S. Statistical Abstract:
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/international_statistics.html

World Bank:
http://data.worldbank.org/or http://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/world-development-indicators

OECD:
http://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_33715_1_1_1_1_1,00.htmlor http://www.theworldeconomy.org/statistics.htm

Dismal Scientist:
http://www.economy.com/dismal/

United Nations:
http://data.un.org/

The Economist:
http://www.economist.com/or http://www.economist.com/theworldin/2011

PLEASE FOLLOW GUIDELINES THAT HAVE BEEN UPLOADED!!!  Hello essay writers I understand that this is last minute so if you can’t complete this paper completely I understand but I absolutely have to have something so your best will suffice for this particular paper since the last writer decided to let it get all the way to the deadline and not post anything. The country should be identified and key descriptive information such as current or recent population, population growth, income or income per capita, land area and density, major cities, location, language(s), life expectancy.  Key economic characteristics such as the size of the economy, its growth rate, inflation,unemployment, or other important characteristics should be given and compared to a benchmark such as the U.S. or the World. Key descriptions of commerce should be provided.(examples:total exports and imports,trade deficit or surplus, major trading partners)paper should also include your outlook for the country moving forward. This should comprise of a broad economic forecast of one year or more for years forward and include one or more variables such as GDP, population or others. Include a bibliography with at least 3 sources. PAPER