Research on the economic performance of U.S over the last ten years, from 2004 to 2013

1.0) INSTRUCTIONS
i) Assignment Submission
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ii) Assignment Brief
Working individually, conduct research on the economic performance of ONE (1) country over the last ten years, from 2004 to 2013, applying the macroeconomic indicators of real GDP, real GDP growth rate, real GDP per capita , unemployment rate and inflation rate to argue whether you think the performance to be strong or weak.
Discuss the performance of the economy over those ten years and provide evidence and explanations for the economic performance such as a high unemployment rate, high inflation rate and/or steady, long-term economic growth. Where appropriate, you should also explain how the policies of the government aim to achieve full employment, stable price and/or economic growth.

iii) Assignment Format
The essay should be presented in the following format.
Sections
Introduction
? Provide an overview of the economy chosen
Production Output Performance Analysis
? GDP, GDP growth rate, GDP per capita analysis
? Describe and explain performance trends
? Government’s measures to achieve the economic performance
Labour Market Analysis
? Describe unemployment trends
? Types of unemployment
? Government measures to achieve full employment
Price Level Analysis
? Describe the inflation trend
? Causes of inflation
? Government measures to achieve stable price
Conclusion
? Summary of key highlights of discussion

iv) Assignment Style
All sources referred to in your essay, including any diagrams, must be referenced to in- text and be included in a full reference list at the end of the assignment, according to the APA system of referencing. Use the following Kaplan resource to assist you to do this accurately and consistently:
All KAPLAN Higher Education Diploma and Diploma Bridging modules use the APA referencing and citation format. Please make yourself familiar with this style at the beginning of your studies so you are able to use it to keep track of source material during research. COMPULSORY GUIDE TO READ AND APPLY IN ALL ACADEMIC WRITING: KAPLAN APA Guide: Follow this link to download and save-
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5. Include a Reference Page at the end of your assignment.
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2.0) RELEVANT MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
A. Describe and evaluate a range of current economic issues and problems.
B. Develop and communicate economic arguments in a variety of forms.
E. Evaluate the performance of the national economy.
G. Discuss and explain the economic problems of unemployment and inflation.
H. Identify and apply fiscal policy to achieve macroeconomic stability.
1.1) EMBEDDED SKILLS ASSESSED:
? The ability to conduct research.
? The ability to analyse data and information.
? The ability to think, read and write critically.