Select one or more of the following topics: Opportunity Cost, Factors of Production, Scarcity and Choice, Political Economy, Economic Theories, Economic Models and Economic Theorists

You will find a current article from a reputable source that relates to one or more of the topics you selected. The article you select should relate the course content to current issues. You will complete your current issue reflection in size 12 font and a minimum of 500 words. You may structure your reflection with subtitles but you should not structure it in a question- answer format. You should be sure to cite the article in APA format.

1) Knowledge

Summary of the Article

• focus on the title of the article and look for evidence to support the key points in a concise, organized manner

2) Application

Cause-Effect Predictions (Ex. If Canada eliminated the penny then...)

use three Analytic "if...then" statements showing the economic impact of certain events/ issues

• utilize economic key terms and models from this course
• be sure to justify your statements

3) Communication

Normative Statement (Ex. The Canadian Economic Action Plan should include...)

two statements about what you think "should" be done to better the economy

• utilize economic key terms & models learned in class

4) Thinking and Inquiry

Two Relevant, Opened-Ended Questions / Answers (Ex. What would happen if...?)

• The questions should demonstrate your ability to analyze the content of the article and make connections to course material.

Please Note:

questions should not be answered with yes/no or one word

answers to each question should not be the same

include answers to both questions

Potential Sources

The Economist http://www.economist.com

Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/

Forbes http://www.forbes.com/economics-finance/

New York Times http://www.nytimes.com

Economics Journals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_economics_journals