Assignment Structure: The assignment should be structured as follows:

Title:

The title should reflect the economic analysis of Quebec's tuition "hike" for out-of- province students.

Introduction: (Issue Description)

For this assignment, to conduct your economic analysis, consider the tuition "hike" as a tax increase on out-of-province students. Thus, begin the assignment with a clear and concise description of Quebec's decision to increase tuition fees for out- of-province students. This description should provide essential details about the issue and its relevance to some of the microeconomics concepts discussed in our class. Please do not go into excessive detail. You will do so in the next section.

Analysis:

This section should constitute the main body of the assignment. You are expected to identify relevant economic concepts related to the policy issue and provide an analysis connecting these concepts to the tuition "hike" for out-of-province

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students. Each economic concept should be clearly identified and its relevance to the policy issue explained thoroughly. Your job is to connect the course material to the issue. Showcase your understanding of the concepts discussed in our lectures.

I have provided you with two news articles that should help you sharpen your understanding of the issue. (the links are at the bottom of the page)

Conclusion:

The assignment should conclude with the student's opinion about the issue. This conclusion should reflect the student's understanding of the economic concepts discussed and provide a thoughtful perspective on the implications of Quebec's tuition "hike" for out-of-province students.

4.Grading Criteria:The assignment will be graded according to the following criteria:

Identification of Relevant Economic Concepts: Students should demonstrate a

thorough understanding of how economic concepts apply to the policy issue.

Application of Economic Concepts: Students should apply relevant economic concepts to the policy issue and arrive at a defensible conclusion using these concepts. Correctly applying the concepts without any mistakes.

Writing Mechanics: Assignments should be virtually free of typos, with coherent writing and precise transitions between sections.

5. References:

a) " Quebec's tuition hike punishes out-of-province students, rejects spirit of federal cash transfer. "

https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/quebecs-tuition-hike-punishes-out-of-province- students-rejects-spirit-of-federal-cash-transfer

b)" Quebec's latest tuition plan puts English universities 'under attack,' McGill says "

https://globalnews.ca/news/10169867/quebec-out-of-province-students-tuition- plan/#:~:text=The%20government%20will%20raise%20tuition,previous%20plan%20to %20charge%20%2417%2C000.

List of main topics (feel free to use other microeconomic topics):

Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost, Production Possibility Curve and Gains from Trade Demand Supply Demand and Supply Analysis Elasticity of Demand and Supply Government Intervention in the Market Theory of Consumer Behaviour Production and Cost Theory