ASSIGNMENT NO. 3 IN MACROECONOMICS
1. Choose at least two letters from the choices below, and compare the countries thereon according to their economic competitiveness, resource abundance, development and growth. Use macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, GNP, GDP per capita, etc in making your comparison. Prepare a table and then write your analysis below the table.
Note: Submit this on February 27 (C5) or February 28 (Main) before our class discussion starts. a. USA vs. China vs. UK b. Switzerland vs. Denmark vs. Luxembourg c. Australia vs. Russia d. Saudi Arabia vs. UAE vs. Turkey e. Singapore vs. Philippines vs. Malaysia 2. Discuss the importance of the following terms in macroeconomic level. You may use concrete examples to expound every concept. a. Income b. Consumption c. Multiplier Concept d. Savings e. Taste and Preferences f. Population g. Price Level h. Innovation and Promotion i. Consumption Function j. Consumption and Savings 3. Write a 300-word ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY on this title: THE PHILIPPINES AS A NEWLY INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRY In your essay, include government statistics or figures cited in international business community that may support government claims that our country is indeed rising as an economic power. Also, look for arguments that that debunk this claim. Lastly, state your position regarding the statement. Is the Philippines really a newly industrialized country? DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: MARCH 8, 2014 UNTIL 11:59 P.M. |
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ASSIGNMENT NO. 2 IN MACROECONOMICS
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1. What are the reasons why the demand curve increases?
2. What are the reasons why the demand curve decreases? 3. What are the reasons why the supply curve increases? 4. What are the reasons why the supply curve decreases? 5. Select one RECENT NEWS (meaning, news published on January 2014) that talks about the economy of our country, for example, the GDP growth rate. Cite your reference/website by putting the website link here. Write a 300-word commentary. DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: FEBRUARY 15, 2014 (SATURDAY) UNTIL 11:59 P.M. |
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ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 IN MACROECONOMICS
1. Describe the picture on the left.
2. In what way a broad understanding of macroeconomics help you as a student?
3. What is the difference between GDP & GNP? Which one is the better measure of income? Why?
4. Write an essay about the current status of employment in the country today. Use current figures (numbers) released by government agencies such as NEDA and DOLE.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: JANUARY 5, 2014 (SUNDAY) UNTIL 11:59 P.M.
2. In what way a broad understanding of macroeconomics help you as a student?
3. What is the difference between GDP & GNP? Which one is the better measure of income? Why?
4. Write an essay about the current status of employment in the country today. Use current figures (numbers) released by government agencies such as NEDA and DOLE.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION: JANUARY 5, 2014 (SUNDAY) UNTIL 11:59 P.M.