Page 1 Of 8 Econ 1010 2019 S2 Policy Brief Instructions

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Apply macroeconomic analysis to select data from a specific country, interpret recent trends in chosen indicators, and assess the overall economic stability. Based on your diagnostics, develop practical, evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at decision-makers, presented clearly and succinctly in a policy brief. The brief should include an executive summary, specific policy recommendations, and a thorough economic rationale, all tailored to a non-expert audience. Additionally, complete an individual micro-credential on information literacy by demonstrating proficiency in searching, organizing, and interpreting data, including providing proof of badge completion. Collaborate in groups of two, with all members enrolled in the same tutorial, and submit through the designated template, adhering strictly to formatting and page limits. Proper citation of data sources and adherence to academic integrity are essential.

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The core aim of this assignment is to enable students to develop comprehensive macroeconomic diagnostic skills, communicate insights effectively to policymakers, and enhance information literacy. The task involves a systematic analysis of current economic data for a single country within the Asia-Pacific region, interpretation of trends, and assessment of economic stability or signs of downturns or expansions. Building on this diagnostic, students craft a concise policy brief with clear recommendations, justified through economic rationales, presented in plain language suitable for decision-makers with limited time and technical background. Furthermore, students undertake an individual micro-credential to demonstrate their information search and interpretation skills, culminating in proof of badge acquisition.

Part A: Diagnostics Analysis entails selecting one country from the specified list: Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam. Students choose one indicator group—either A (GDP and inflation) or B (GDP and unemployment)—and analyze recent trends over up to five years or 20 quarters, identifying structural changes or discontinuities and providing a general assessment of economic stability or signs of downturn/upswing. Data sources must be properly cited, ensuring data validity.

Part B: Policy Brief requires synthesizing diagnostic insights into practical policy recommendations. The brief must be targeted to decision-makers, avoiding technical language, and focused on a single key issue. It should open with a short subject line, an executive summary summarizing findings, rationale, and recommendations, followed by an economic rationale section where students justify the policies based on evidence, assess trade-offs, and discuss feasibility. Recommendations must be explicit, concise, and supported by data, with references included for credibility. The entire brief should be within three pages, clearly formatted per the provided template.

Part C: Micro-credential involves completing an online information literacy badge. Verification includes submitting proof of completion—screen capture, badge image, and URL—individually through Canvas, with a passing score of at least 80% after two attempts.

Submission must follow strict formatting requirements: use of the student template on A4 paper with 2.5cm margins, 12pt font, page numbers, and no cover sheet or table of contents. Collaboration is restricted to pairs, with explicit approval required for individual or cross-tutorial group work. The assignment is worth 40 marks, divided among diagnostic analysis (Part A), policy brief (Part B), and individual micro-credential (Part C). Academic integrity is critical, with plagiarism checked via Turnitin, and similarity thresholds set at below 50%. Proper citation of sources, including online data portals like Trading Economics, is mandatory for credibility.

References

  • International Monetary Fund. (2023). World Economic Outlook Database. Retrieved from https://www.imf.org/en/Data
  • Trading Economics. (2023). Country Data. Retrieved from https://tradingeconomics.com
  • World Bank. (2023). World Development Indicators. Retrieved from https://data.worldbank.org
  • National Bureau of Statistics of China. (2023). Economic Data. Retrieved from http://www.stats.gov.cn
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023). Economic Indicators. Retrieved from https://www.abs.gov.au
  • Statistics Japan. (2023). Economic Data. Retrieved from https://www.stat.go.jp
  • Department of Statistics Malaysia. (2023). Key Economic Indicators. Retrieved from https://www.dosm.gov.my
  • Reserve Bank of India. (2023). Macroeconomic Data. Retrieved from https://rbi.org.in
  • Central Statistical Office of the Philippines. (2023). Economic Indicators. Retrieved from https://psa.gov.ph
  • Singapore Department of Statistics. (2023). Key Economic Data. Retrieved from https://www.singstat.gov.sg

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