Stanton University
School of Business and Management/ BBA Program
ECON 105: Macroeconomics | Professor Iyad Afalqa
Summer 2020
Based on the Group Final Paper, in APA format, students will develop a 12-15
slides PowerPoint Presentation to share their findings and analysis. The
presentation will be delivered on Week 10.
In the Final Paper, the students will do the following:
- Chose a country (Note: Do not choose the US)
- They will consider the economic question of taxes and how they affect
the economy. - What happens to the economy when the government raises or lowers taxes?
- In answering the question, it is important to look at the topic from an
economic perspective rather than a political one, and to be sure to use
the knowledge they have gained in this class in formulating their
response. - Three resources obtained from outside research will be required to
support their points, including a minimum of two from the databases
available at Stanton University Library. - The following questions should be considered when formulating their
argument:
Fully describe tax structure and policies of the chosen nation. - What happens to net personal income when the government raises taxes?
When the government lowers taxes? - How is GDP affected by higher taxes? Lower taxes?
- What other economic factors are affected when taxes are raised or
lowered, and how are they affected? - Should the government increase tax rates on everyone as a way to
equalize incomes and wealth?
Writing the Final Paper: - Must be a minimum of 12 double-spaced pages in length and formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Stanton University Canvas
student resources. - Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted - Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement. - Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
