Econ336 Economics Discussion Paper

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Discussion Assignment 2: 12 pts; 2 points for posting a comment on at least another cohort’s posting (very brief and combining all three Qs answer together). Also provide proper source of data, citations and references whenever relevant in all of your answers to secure maximum possible credit

Select 2 developing countries from the same continent (preferably your home country plus another one of your choice) and estimate the following data for 2 different decades for 1990-2000 and 2001 -2010. Note, you may have already selected the countries from your warm up assignment that you may select.

GDP growth rate (average) for 2- the two time span)

Population Growth rate (average) for the two same period)

GDP per capita growth rate (average) for the same time period

Q1. Briefly explain the GDP per capita comparison between the two countries selected. In your comparison, critically indicate if population growth rate cause a slow or fast economic growth rate per capita. Also explain if the comparison between population growth rate and GDP per capital the does indicate any correlation or connection. Why or why not?

Source of Data: IMF or Worldbank.

You may download data base (either entire or country group) from this url:

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2015/01/weodata/download.aspx

Q2. For the same two countries, collect the most recent data on HDI and GINI Coefficients and critically analyze if you see any connections between them in terms of economic development

Q3. Do you think that the industrial capitalism in colonial era was a primary cause for slow pace of economic development of developing nations after their independence? How does your take relate to the dependency path of economic development in post-colonial period of industrial capitalism? Give an example of your country case study

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Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.