This is the research question: How have Japan’s implementation of specific fiscal policies, such as [e.g., increased government spending on digital infrastructure] and monetary policies, including [e.g., quantitative easing measures by the Bank of Japan], influenced the dynamics of its financial markets from 2018 to the present?
Goal of the assignment:
Subject: Teacher: Unit:
Economics
An Introduction to Basic Macroeconomic Markets
The goal of this assignment is students to use their understanding of macroeconomic policies and unit-specific concepts.
Role:
Students will act as economists to conduct research on the effects of different fiscal and monetary policies on different markets and provide final conclusions on defined topic.
Real-world audience:
The real-world audience for this assignment is different investors and individuals who would like to understand the policies of different governments and their effects on markets.
Real-world Situation:
Today, it is important to carefully research and analyze different markets before making a decision in which to invest. The conditions, safety, interest rates, strength and weaknesses are all important factors that should be considered.
Real-world Performance / Product:
Finally, students should write a report discussing the results of the research and main conclusions.
In this assignment, students will investigate the interplay between fiscal and monetary policies in a country of their choice and analyze their effects on bond, stock, and capital markets, as well as on macroeconomic indicators such as inflation and unemployment rates. By conducting thorough research and analysis, students will gain a deeper understanding of how these policies influence the aggregate demand and supply of goods and services within an economy.
Tasks:
1. Choose a country that interests you and research one fiscal policy, and one monetary policy conducted by the chosen country in the past few years. Provide a brief overview of each policy, including its objectives and implementation strategies.
2. Analyze the effects of these policies on one of the following:
Bond market: How did the fiscal and monetary policies impact bond prices, yields, and investor sentiment? Stock market: What were the reactions of stock prices, trading volumes, and investor confidence to the implemented policies?
Capital market: Assess the changes in capital flows, interest rates, and investment patterns resulting from the policies.
Macroeconomic indicators: Examine the effects on inflation and unemployment rates. Did the policies contribute to economic stability or exacerbate existing challenges?
Name: __________________________________ Class: ____________ 3. Write a comprehensive report discussing the results of your research and analysis.
Here are specific steps that you need to follow to prepare your assignment:
Step 1. Formulate a clear and focused research question (research topic): Choose the country and two specific fiscal and monetary policies (One fiscal and one monetary) which you are going to include in your research.
Make the special title/research topic which is relevant to the task requirements and the respective country.
Step 2. Develop an action plan: The action plan will be your guide through the process. It should summarize all the
below-listed stages. In particular, you need to:
– Define all the steps of research (action plan) and information you are going to use in order to complete your research;
– Identify conceptual sub-questions of your topic which will be answered in the research report;
Once you are done with the action plan, you need to present it to the teacher.
When you finish working on your research question and action plan (reviewed and approved by tour teacher), you can continue working on your research and finally, on your research report.
Step 3. Research: Conduct research on macroeconomic policies and its effects.
– Analyze above-mentioned markets in your chosen country by collecting respective data on yields, prices, and
volumes. You can use financial news websites or databases such as Bloomberg or Reuters for this task.
– Analyze the macroeconomic indicators in your chosen country, such as inflation and unemployment rates, to identify the current state of the economy.
Your research report should have the following structure:
Step 1. Write an introduction: Explain the purpose and scope of the report and provide a brief overview of the main findings.
Step 2. Review the literature: In this part you need to refer to the sources you mentioned in your action plan. As noted before, you can use and briefly review other scholar ideas, articles, researches, books and other sources relevant to a particular area of your research. You should analyze and evaluate a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, examining value and limitations.
Ensure that your report is well-supported by research from a variety of reputable sources. You must reference at least 5 different trustworthy sources, such as academic journals, government publications, economic reports, or reputable news outlets. Properly cite all sources used in your report.
Step 3. Methodology: Describe the research methods used to gather information about the topic, such as online research, interviews with the economists, and reviews from other researchers.
Step 4: Findings: Present the findings of the research, including a summary of the pros and cons and any relevant statistics or data that support your findings.
Step 5. Analysis: Analyze the specific effects of chosen in depths. Explain and discuss your findings in economic terms, so that it is logical and understandable.
Step 7. Conclusion and evaluation: Summarize the main points of the report and provide any final thoughts and conclusions. Evaluate how the fiscal and monetary policies in your chosen country affect selected markets and macroeconomic indicators. For example, you may analyze how changes in interest rates affect bond yields and prices, and how changes in government spending and taxation affect aggregate demand and supply.
Name: __________________________________ Class: ____________
Step 8. References: Include a list of sources used in the research, such as websites, articles, and books.
Please ensure to use both In-text citations and footnotes for referencing your sources!
Step 9. Submission: Your report should be approximately 1200 – 1500 words in length. You’ll be guided with the special instructions throughout the process by your teacher.
*Report should be well-organized, clearly written, and include any relevant graphs, charts, or data to support your analysis. Remember to use your understanding of money, banking systems, and sustainability to guide your analysis and recommendation.
Standards:
In this assignment you’ll be assessed with the following criteria:
• Criteria A (Knowing and understanding) i. Use a wide range of terminology in context
ii. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.
• Criteria B (Investigating)
i. formulate a clear and focused research question and justify its relevance
ii. formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question
iii. use research methods to collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information iv. evaluate the process and results of the investigation.
• Criteria C (Communicating)
i. communicate information and ideas effectively using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose ii. structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format
iii. document sources of information using a recognized convention.
• Criteria D (Thinking Critically)
i. Discuss concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
ii. Synthesize information to make valid, well-supported arguments
iii. analyse and evaluate a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, examining value and limitations iv. Interpret different perspectives and their implications.
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