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Applied Macro- and International Economics II

  • Case Question 6

    Case Write-up Questions
    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    In one page! What is the solution to the problem of income inequality in a developed nation?

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  • Case Question 5

    Case Write-up Questions
    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    Case: "A Framework to Think About Pollution," Darden UV5687.

    Comment the following Statement: Carbon Tax Markets have the chance to solve the property rights problem that exists in CO2 emissions.

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  • Case Question 4

    Case Write-up Questions
    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    Case: "Reforming Social Security Around the World," Kellogg KEL493.

    Answer for one country only: How would you change the social security system in (US, France, or Japan)?

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  • Case Question 3

    Case Write-up Questions
    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    Case: "New Theories of International Trade," HBS 9390001.

    Should UK remain in the European Union? (yes, no) What are the advantages of Protection?

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  • Case Question 2

    Case Write-up Questions
    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    Case: "Menem and the Populist Tradition in Argentina," HBS 9700061.

    Explain 3 events from the case (such as devaluations, policy choices, growth, change in export prices, etc.). Do the diagnostic, and explain the impact using the BBNN.

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  • Case Question 1

    The following selected case has questions to be addressed and written up. Students should work in teams of three to four. The questions address aspects of the case that need further analysis.

    Case: "U.S. Current Account Deficit," HBS 9706002.

    Is the US sustainable? Find in trading economics the CA and Wage Changes in any of the last three years and do a BBNN diagnostic!

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