Victoria University of Technology

School of Applied Economics

BEO 6500 Economics for Management

Assignment

Max Marks: 25 Marks (25% of the Total Assessment)

Submission Time and Date: to be advised.

Using a scientific approach, your lecturer will allocate one of the following FIVE (5)
topics to your group (of 3 students enrolled in this subject). You are free to trade
your given topic with other groups BUT must let your lecturer/tutor know of your final
allocation.

TOPICS:

1. After high inflation periods of 80’s and 90’s countries are again bracing
themselves for high inflationary periods. Giving reasons for such an
anticipated inflation in the US, Germany, Australia, India and China suggest
ways to control such inflation in at least three of the listed countries.

2. There is a rush among the countries to prove that they are “free traders”.
Explaining the reasons behind such a move critically evaluate bi-lateral vs.
multilateral FTAs for their efficacy.

3. Using examples to support your points wherever possible, critically examine

the arguments for and against deregulation. Why do governments in general
seek to influence merger activities? Briefly review the ways to influence
mergers giving appropriate examples.

4. There is great ongoing debate on Carbon Emissions and a need to control in

the developed as well as the developing countries. Explaining economic
consequences if carbon emissions are not controlled explore the various
ways of limiting carbon emissions. Research and provide an extensive review
of various carbon trading schemes practiced around the world.

5. In recent years, the concept of sustainable economic development has

become central to the achievement of any Government's overarching
economic goal to grow an inclusive, innovative economy for the benefit of all.
Selecting a country of your choice, examine the process and progress of
achieving sustainable economic development and provide a critical appraisal
of its policies.
IMPORTANT: Essay writing in economics is a skill that you will need to develop.
An economics essay usually starts with a statement of the approach taken to develop
the answer and a brief explanation of the key concepts used.

The body of the essay provide the analysis needed to answer the question. It is good
practice to use diagrams and graphs, and data in your answer. Make sure that the
graphs or data are carefully explained in terms of the economics involved: an answer
full of data and graphs without a clear explanation of its economic meaning will result
in poor marks. Also, carefully label axes and curves, and define symbols.

Finally, the essay should conclude with a clear statement of the answer to the
question. The most common reason for poor marks in an exam is a failure to answer
the question. While preparing your essay/report, you must select a country, region
and/or industry cases(s) wherever appropriate to support your arguments.

NOTE: The maximum word length for the research essay is 3,000 words, excluding
citations and bibliography, but including any discursive footnotes. This is a strict word
limit - penalties will apply to any essays that exceed the word limit, and such text as
is well over the word limit will not be read. An important part of the skill of writing is to
be concise.

FORMAL REQUIREMENTS
Essays must be handed in, in print form, to your lecturer/tutor.

Suggested structure for your written report:

• Duly signed and completed ‘Assignment Cover Sheet’
• Title page

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• Executive Summary- about 2/3rd of a page
• Table of Content 3000
• Introduction WORDS
• Main Body of the Report – organisation is up to you. only
• Summary and Conclusions
• References
• Bibliography
• Appendix (if any)

NOTE: A properly signed Written Assessment Cover Sheet must be used as

the cover of the essay. Essays will not be accepted without this cover sheet.
Its purpose is to ensure that students understand the consequences of
plagiarism.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Topics on this assignment sheet measure students' writing skills both at the sentence
level and within the context of passages. Elements of language and grammar,
different styles of writing, and limited literary analysis are tested. It is designed so that
any student who has met the English entry requirement for the program can usually
answer the question correctly.

ASSESSMENT (MARKING) GUIDE OUT OF 25%

Proper structure and presentation 5%
Ability to develop logical discussion 10%
Ability to express standard written English 5%
Ability to use resource material 5%