Country Data Analysis Writing Assignment: Step 3 Instructions In Step 1, you choose a country. In Step 2, you organized the Country Data File (CDF) for your country. Recall this file has four worksheets. In MyLab, you completed the Standard of Living Homework, the Inequality and Health Homework, and Test 2 Standard of Living and LR Growth. In Step 3, you will use the information in the Country Data File to examine the relationship between GDP per capita and the standard of living in your country (and in general). This is a summative assessment. Your work should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the content from the Real GDP per Capita & the Standard of Living module in Canvas. In particular, pay attention to the PPT GDP and Wellbeing. The assignment consists of four short "essays". Using the word "essay" is intentional to frame the way you present your answers. o First, read the guiding questions provided below. o Second, examine the appropriate data in your Country Data File from Step 2, make observations, and take notes. o Third, prepare a short "essay" that addresses the guiding questions. Tell a story about your country supported by data from the Country Data File. Criteria for excellent "essays": Each "essay" is a substantial paragraph (150-200 well-chosen words). The author demonstrates a thorough understanding of the content covered in this module. Demonstrates analysis and reflection. Well-organized, well-edited, and easy to read. Tells a coherent story about the country of interest. Well supported with data from (and only from) the Country Data File (Step 2). When appropriate, the author uses data from other countries for context and comparison. Adds value to the data and avoids simply listing the data. It avoids vague and unsupported statements and does not speculate about the causes of outcomes. Well-written using proper grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, double-spaced, and 12-font. If If you need help with your writing, please visit the Writing Center. Things that will result in a low grade on the "essays": Each "essay" is too short or too long, poorly edited, wordy, and/or repetitive. The author does not demonstrate an understanding of the content covered in this module. Shows little evidence of thoughtful analysis or reflection. Not well organized, poorly edited, and difficult to read. Does not tell a story about / not focused on the country of interest. Reads like a list of answers/bullet points to the guiding questions provided.

Not supported with specific evidence from the Country Data File. A data dump. The author simply lists data from the table and does not add any value. No use of data from other countries for context and comparison. Includes many vague statements, statements not supported by the data in the Country Data File, and speculations about the causes of outcomes. Not well-written. Contains many grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure errors. Things that will result in an Academic Integrity Violation and a zero on this assignment: The use of any other resources, except those provided for this assignment in Canvas or the textbook, is strictly prohibited (and immediately obvious) and will be treated as a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. This includes ChatGPT and other AI. If you use Grammarly, you must submit both your original draft and the version produced by Grammarly. Clearly label each version. Including any information not provided in the Country Data File. You are not asked nor expected (nor permitted) to do additional research about your country. Everything you need for this assignment is in the Country Data File and the resources posted to Canvas. Interpret the information provided to you rather than looking for different information or someone else's explanation. Essay 1: Income and Population (see CDF by GDP, Pop, GDP per Capita) Recall: you selected a country with similar GDP, similar Population, and similar GDP. Demonstrate that you understand the concept of real GDP per capita, both in levels and growth rates, and the relationship between real GDP, population, and real GDP per capita. o Explore the relationship between the levels of real GDP, population, and real GDP per capita for your country and the other countries you selected with similar GDP, similar population, and similar GDP per capita. Does a country with a relatively high/low real GDP have a relatively high/low real GDP per capita? Does a country with a large/small population have a high/low real GDP per capita? Does a country with a relatively large/small population have a relatively high/low real GDP? Does a country with a relatively large/small population have a relatively low/high real GDP per capita? o Explore the relationship between the growth rates of real GDP, population, and real GDP per capita for your country and the country with a similar GDP. What happens to real GDP per capita in a country with a growing/stagnant/shrinking population?

Essay 2: GDP per capita and Income Distribution (CDF Income Distribution) Recall: You picked a country with similar GDP per capita. You then picked countries with similarities between GDP per capita, average income of the poorest 40%, and/or average income of the richest 10%. Demonstrate you understand the difference between the average income (as measured by GDP per capita) and the distribution of income and why this difference matters for interpreting GDP per capita as a measure of the standard of living/well-being. o Is income inequality a problem within your country? How does it compare to the country you selected with similar GDP per capita? Examine the average income, the 40% and 10% income shares the ratios of shares, and the Gini coefficients for your country and the country with similar GDP per capita. o Put the average income of the richest 10% in your country in context. Where in the world would this be considered average income or where in the world would someone with this income level be in the poorest 40% of their income distribution? o Put the average income of the poorest 40% in your country in context. Where in the world would this be considered average income or where in the world would someone with this income level be in the richest 10% of their income distribution? o How does your analysis of the income distribution in your country affect your interpretation of GDP per capita (average income) as a measure of the standard of living / well-being? Essay 3: GDP per capita and Health and Education Outcomes (CDF Health & Education) Recall: If your country's GDP per capita is > $30k (< $30K), you selected one (two) country with higher GDP per capita and two (one) countries with lower GDP per capita. Demonstrate you understand the relationship between GDP per capita and health and education outcomes. o Examine the health and education outcomes for your country compared to the other three countries selected. o Based on your analysis of the health and education data for these countries, what can you conclude about the relationship between GDP per capita and health and education outcomes? o How does your analysis of the health and education outcomes in your country affect your interpretation of GDP per capita (average income) as a measure of the standard of living / well- being? Essay 4: GDP per capita and Alternative Measures of Well-being (CDF Alternative Measures) Recall: You selected the countries ranked immediately above/below your country in terms of GDP per Capita, HDI, and Happiness. Demonstrate you understand the purpose and meaning of the Human Development Index (HDI) as an an alternative measure of the standard of living.

Demonstrate you understand the purpose and meaning of the Happiness Score as an alternative measure of the standard of living. o Examine your county's ranking in terms of GNI per capita versus the Human Development Index (HDI). What is driving the difference in rankings for your country? o Compare the HDI rankings for countries with similar GDP per capita. Why are countries with similar GDP per capita ranked differently in terms of HDI? o Are people who live in countries with higher real GDP per capita happier than those who live in countries with lower real GDP per capita? What can you conclude about the relationship between income per capita and happiness? o How does your analysis of the HDI and Happiness Indices affect your interpretation of GDP per capita (average income) as a measure of the standard of living/well-being?

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