Paper #2 / International Macroeconomic Topic

I would like to offer guidelines and suggest several topics for the second class paper. The general theme is the exploration of a International Macroeconomic Issue. The paper can take the form of any event/issue/trend that involves or originated in a foreign country. You can relate it’s effects on the United States economy or focus on it’s effects on the country where the topic originated. Focus should be given on incorporating at least 5 specific macroeconomic theories to your topic. As in the first paper superior grades will be given to work which shows direct application application of macroeconomic theory in either explaining your topic and/or establishing an opinion or argument.

The guidelines regarding length (minimum of 1,200 words), method of submission and works cited (minimum of 4 sources of which 1 MUST be class textbook) are the same as the first paper.

Topics : Choose one

Microlending / Macroeconomic effects of enabling Individuals to Prosper in Developing Economies

-Dollarization / Using the US Dollar as a Country’s Official Currency

-The Marshall Plan / Rebuilding Europe after World War II

-Tulipmania / The first true Asset Bubble-Netherlands 17th Century

-Venezuela / Hyperinflation and Socialist Government Structure

-Hyperinflation The Weimer Republic-Germany 1920s

-Olympics / Macroeconomic Consequences of Hosting Games

-Japan / Demographic Ticking Time Bomb

-Cuba / After the Castros-Economic Future of Cuba

-Catelonia / Will Spain allow Succession

-India vs China / Economic Superpowers of 21st Century

-Brexit / Effect on British Livestock Industry

-Africa / Will the Continent fulfill it’s Economic Potential?