WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1:

Watch the following two videos and answer the two questions below.

Inflation or Deflation?

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Question 1: What is inflation and what is deflation? Why are we concerned about both of them?

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Question 2: Describe some of the major conclusions developed by the authors of the video regarding world economic growth over the last 200 years. Tell me your ideas about new converging world.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• The writing assignment is worth 100 points, 50 points for each above question.
• If you quote from the textbook, be sure to cite as follows: (text, Ch. ___).
• If you refer to web-based sources, the URL in parenthesis is sufficient.
• If you refer resources from another class, please follow the APA or MLA rules to cite by author, title, and publication year and edition.
• You must write your answers in a minimum of 3 pages (1.5 pages each of both questions). Please use 12-point font, 1 inch margins and 2 line spacing.
• You need to attach the citation page for each question, and your list of references will not count in the page requirement.
• Your grade will be based on how well you use, apply, and summarize the information in the textbook and any other research materials to answer the questions and give your valuable suggestions or solutions.
• Similarity rate of your essay exceeds 35% leads to the plagiarism concern. You need to fix and resubmit your essay by the due time. Otherwise, your essay score is “Zero”.
• The format of your essay should be as follows:

Writing Assignment 1

Question 1:

[Answer]

First, state the issue being asked.

Second, analyze the issue.

Third, apply the information or case you researched, learned, and watched in the video or other media and material to summarize the problem.

Finally, conclude with what your application reveals.

Attach Citation Page

Question 2:

[Answer]

First, state the issue being asked.

Second, analyze the issue.

Third, apply the information or case you researched, learned, and watched in the video or other media and material to summarize the problem.

Finally, conclude with what your application reveals.

Attach Citation Page