The Minister of Finance has asked for advice to help solve the economic problems of a selected time period. You have been selected as one of a panel who will advise the Finance Department. You are to choose a time period from the list provided and convince the Finance Minister and the Finance Department that you have the best solution to the economic issues of the time.

Time periods:

• 1930's
• 1973-1979
• 1981-1987
• 1991-1995
• 2008-2011
• Our current economic issues

by creating and delivering an elevator pitch. This is an explanation of an idea or plan explained in simple language in the time you would have talking to someone as you ride on an elevator.

Elevator pitches are often used in the business world to propose new ideas or seek funding. The audience of an elevator pitch typically has 45-60 seconds to determine if they have any interest in the idea, if it is viable, and if it has merit. You will have 1-2 minutes to propose your solution. Take a moment to view an award winning business pitch below. As you watch, consider if and how it effectively meets these criteria:

• Is the idea interesting?
• Is it viable?
• Does it have merit?