you will apply your economics knowledge to explain and interpret a recently published economics article. You will research and select one article published within the past year that discusses an economics issue from a list provided and explain the economics of the article. The article may be obtained from a major business or economics journal, magazine, or newspaper (The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, Times, Fortune, etc.)

the economic principles used by the author to support his/her argument, and the implications of the story. you will be applying some of the key economics concepts you have learned in the course to explain the meaning and relevance of the economics story to individuals, firms, and/or industry.