Economics Homework Help

Assignment Details

Please use your own experiences and the knowledge you have gained from this week’s readings to answer the following topics and questions. You may also use information that you find in the textbook, AIU’s library or the Internet to support your discussion. Make sure you use economic concepts in your main contribution.

This week, you will discuss how you are affected by fiscal policy. For instance, you could write about how infrastructure projects in your community affect you and your community, and then how they affect the economy as a whole.

1. Please identify and explain an important infrastructure project in your city, state, or region that is currently underway or being discussed. Such a project could be an airport, a highway, a bridge, a light rail or subway system, a tunnel, new school buildings, new landfills and so on.
2. Please include information about the expected costs of the project, and how public spending on the project could stimulate the economy in your area. How would the multiplier effect work here? Do you think that spending on such a project would create new jobs beyond the project itself?

In your own words, post a response to the Discussion Board, and comment on at least 2 other postings. You will be graded on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

Discussion Board Reminders:

• Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
  • First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
  • Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
• Connect to Content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content.
• Engaging in Class Discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria	Proficient Descriptor	Points
Quality of Main Post 27 Points Total	Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question. (7 points) Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (7 points) Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (7 points) Connects to both key content concepts and personal experiences (6 points)	/27 pts.
Response to Peers 24 Points Total	Responds to a minimum of 2 peers. (12 points per response) Substantive response (6 points) Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include: (6 points) Provides additional resources Connects to key concepts Shares personal or professional experiences Contributes new information or perspective Presents a competing viewpoint	/24 pts.
Support from Learning Resources 4 Points Total	At least one post refers to course learning resources.	/4 pts.
Professional Writing 5 Points Total	Response is well-organized, clear and free of grammatical and mechanical errors. Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.	/5 pts.
Total		/60 pts.