Research Paper on Paul Romers’ Theory, History, and the Origins of Modern Economic Growth

Your research essay will critique a published academic article on economic history.

Your critique should address the following questions:

1. What is the scope of the article? What is not the scope of the article?
2. What arguments does the author make?
3. How, if at all, does the author attempt to differentiate these arguments from those made by other experts?
4. What evidence does the author use to support his or her points?
5. Are there any noticeable assumptions that the author makes?
6. To what extent do you agree with the authors conclusions? Why?

I call the essay a “research essay” to emphasize that the quality of your essay is largely dependent upon the quality of your research. Use at least two scholarly articles or published books. The phrase “at least” means you are allowed and encouraged to use more than two sources. The length of the essay should be 2,500 to 3,500 words.