Instructions

1. Select a topic of your choice relating to the fundamentals of macroeconomics.

Examples of fundamentals are Inflation, Unemployment, Balance of Payment, Economic Growth, Exchange rate, Net Exports, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Investment, etc.

Note: You may choose any other interesting topics related to Macroeconomics if you wish.

2. Conduct a comparative analysis between one ASIAN and one non- ASIANcountry of your choice based on relevant data. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASIAN & ASEAN

3. Look for data for your chosen fundamental and countries for a period of 5 years. There are plenty of statistical databases online where you can obtain data for free.

4. Your analysis must include possible factors affecting the trends and policies within these nations that assisted in changing the trends. You might want to add what countries can learn from each other.

You can use whatever format that is appropriate. At the minimum, there should be introduction of the topic, appropriate diagrams / charts / tables showing the data, an analysis of both countries data with a comparative look, brief description of the policies employed and a conclusion / recommendation.