Reference no: EM13105266
1. Select at least two published articles about a policy issue based on an economic point of view. Critique them from the perspective of this course. The articles do not have to be in a peer-reviewed journal; a working paper, newspaper article, or blog entry would also qualify if they apply economics to a policy issue.
2. Write a policy brief applying the basic concepts taught in this course to a current issue that you choose. Assume you are writing for a policy maker who is considering a decision on that issue, who needs advice from an economic perspective.
Examples of policy issues for the project include:
Health care policy (including the ACA and pharmaceutical pricing issues)
Public education
Public safety (including responses to terrorism)
Housing, urban planning, or urban transportation
Environmental protection, natural resources management, and/or agriculture
Regulation and/or public development of business activities
Regulation and/or public development of media and/or intellectual property
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