1.Considering the recent COVID-19 Pandemic, explain what the impact was on the US economy. Discuss the government response. Ensure that you elaborate on the causes as well as some of the major events that transpired.

2.Considering some of the Policy Reactions to the Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis (2009), describe several (at least 3) policy reactions with which you agree. Ensure that you explain what the policy decision was, how it was meant to address the problem and why you feel it worked.

3.Again, considering some of the Policy Reactions to the Sub-Prime Crisis, describe several (at least 3) policy reactions with which you disagree. Ensure that you explain what the policy decision was, how it was meant to address the problem and why you feel it did not work.

4.Finally, with regards to the Sub-prime Mortgage Crisis, what would you do now that you have the benefit of hind-sight.You may build on actions that we already taken with which you agree. You may also bring forward your own ideas on a solution. In all cases, you must provide your rationale for your plan.