Question Details

ECON 220 Week 4 Assignment 4-2: Economic Downturn
Purpose
To assess your ability to:
•	compare the dynamics of economic activity in a short and long run.
•	comment on the role of government and government regulations on economic activity.
•	evaluate effects of changes in a tax policy.
•	analyze the federal budget.

L3 Traits
 

Action Items
1.	Locate two recent articles regarding the current global economic crisis.
2.	Write a one to two page paper.
3.	In your paper, answer the question: What causes an economic downturn? Support with the findings from the articles and other sources you would like to use.
4.	Include a title page and a reference page. The reference page and title page are not included in your page count. Follow APA guidelines when you cite your sources and create your reference page.

Submission Instructions
•	Submit your paper to Turnitin.com at least 48 hours before the due date. Respond to any feedback you received from this system.
•	Click Submit to upload your completed assignment before class starts   
•	Bring a copy of your paper to class.

Grading Criteria
•	Content: All of the required elements are included in the assignment; main ideas are addressed; content is correct, accurate, and of high quality: 0 - 20 points.
•	Analysis: Analysis of the information is evident: 0 - 20 points.
•	APA Format: Follow APA guidelines when you cite your sources. Up to five points will be deducted for NOT using the correct APA format.