Economics

An extended length expository essay requires an informed explanation based on researched evidence. The product is formalized and presented with copious amounts of evidence. The essay presents the reader with a deep-dive exposition full of researched facts.

This extended length essay should be organized into an introduction, body, and a conclusion. Each component should provide the reader with information supporting thesis and anticipation using logical transitions.

Introduction (250 to 500 words)

The introduction should contain a clear thesis statement that briefly explains the main topic to provide an overview, or roadmap of the key aspects that will be presented throughout the essay.  The opening should also impress the importance of the topic while narrowing down the specificity upon the reader. The introduction should develop the reader's expectation and desire to learn more about the topic.

Body (500 to 750 words)

The body's paragraphs should follow an organized structure that has a clear topic statement supporting the thesis followed by specific textual evidence such as cited quotes, paraphrases, summaries, or anecdotes. First-person interviews or your own experience should not be the only support offered. The body must also contain an analysis of the research. It is the responsibility of the writer and, the purpose of the assignment, to inform and explain to the reader the significance of the evidence provided by connecting it back to the thesis presented in the introduction. Connecting each paragraph with a sentence or two that demonstrates how each idea leads into the next and strings them together to weave a web of support.

Conclusion (250 to 500 words)

The conclusion of an expository research essay goes beyond a simplified restatement of the thesis. It provides the reader with an overview of the main ideas discussed and also readdresses the thesis in a new light. The conclusion should highlight the progression of the logical thought process and go beyond a basic restatement by showing the significance of the analysis and synthesis of the information built upon the research conducted and presented in the body.

• A comparison of the United States unemployment to the rest of the world.

• Analyzing salary inequalities in U.S. and the forces behind such inequalities.

• Cashless economy: The impact of demonetization on small and medium businesses.

• Global recession and factors that contribute to it.

• Higher education: The impact of [a specified undergraduate degree] on an industry's entry level wages in [a specified career].

• Impact of government expenditure on economic growth in the U.S.

• Privatization of public enterprises and its implications on economic policy and development.

• The effect of income changes on consumer choices.

• The effect of labor force participation on the economy and budget – A comparison

• The evolution of consumption in the U.S. over the last 10 years: Trends and consumer behavior.

• The evolution of the stock market in the U.S.: Causes and consequences.

• The impact of direct full-time employment immediately after high school on lifetime earnings.

• The impact of marital status on the labor force composition: A case of the U.S. economy

• The relationship between common stock prices and inflation in the U.S.

• The relationship between economic growth and unemployment in the U.S.

• The relationship between inflation and government spending in the U.S. economy.

• The relationship between internet connectivity and productivity in the workplace.

• The relationship between salary levels and ‘economic convergence’ in the U.S.

• The relationship of corporate bonds to corporate growth.

• Unemployment and regional mobility of labor in the U.S.

• Why white collar employees are typically healthier than blue collar workers.

• Create your own; instructor approval required.

Citations and Style: APA 7th Edition🔗

Date Style: Month Day, Year

Font Size: 12 point

Font Style: Times New Roman

Margins: top, bottom, left, and right; 1 inch

Page numbers: Required

References: Required

Spacing: Double

Title Page: Required

Length: 750 word minimum to 1500 word maximum

Scoring of the paper shall be compiled through an average of the committee consisting of an instructor and two peer students (author selected) using the following rubric:

Content 35%

Thesis is clearly stated, and key terms are defined. Sources provide an adequate amount of support for relevant analysis. Analysis is logical and connected to the thesis.

Writing 30%

The writer fully develops the support for the thesis by using sources and references including quotations, paraphrasing and summarizations as needed. There are no distracting errors in spelling, mechanics, and sentence structure. The essay meets the 750 word minimum count and does not exceed the 1500 word maximum.

References 35%

Correctly implements APA 7 including the References page that accounts for all citations, references, tables, figures and is presented in APA 7 format.