Assignment
Write an argumentative research paper on a topic related to economics. In the paper, you must take a position that you support with empirical evidence and logic. Your goal is to convince your audience using facts and logic that your position is valid. Your reader is an interested observer or policymaker with no prior knowledge of the topic and no training in economics, so be sure to include essential background information and avoid using economics jargon.
You may draw directly from any of the writing/charts you have already completed for related assignments throughout the quarter. In your research, you must use at least four sources. One of your sources must be an academic article from a reputable economics/policy journal or an NBER Working Paper.
Use double-spacing, one-inch margins, and a standard font. Your writing should be 5-6 double spaced pages, not including figures and reference list. Including figures and a reference list may increase the length of your paper, but please do not exceed 8 pages in total.