Fiscal And Monetary Policy: Economic Problems

S5: Fiscal and Monetary Policy Essential Questions: 1 To what extent is government capable of addressing economic problems? Task: For this summative you will answer the third essential question, to what extent is the government capable of addressing economic problems? To answer this question, you will focus on a failed or failing economic state. Skills: Your skill goal for this unit is to continue working on your ability to contextualize your argument. You will continue to strengthen your previous skill goals (creating an original argument and supporting it with evidence, independent learning, and considering and refuting an alternative argument). In addition, you will be assessed on the editing of your final product which includes spelling and formatting. F5: Independent Learning For your independent learning, you are going to learn about the political state of the country of your choice. You will use this information to contextualize the state of the country’s economy, because you can’t separate political and economic problems that exist in a country. 1 First, choose one of the following countries: 1 Venezuela 2 Greece 3 Somalia 4 South Sudan 5 Haiti 6 Ethiopia 7 Afghanistan 8 Bangladesh 9 El Salvador 10 Jamaica Afghanistan 2 Next, identify and explain the type of political system/government that exists in the country. Presidential system and Islamic republic 3 Next, identify and explain who is in political leadership in the country and the way in which they came to power. Ashraf Ghani 4 Next, identify and explain a current political problem that exists in the country that is having a negative impact on the economy of the country. The country is facing bad governance, increased corruption. 5 Finally, identify and explain an historical event that has had a long-lasting negative impact on the country. The country has suffered from decades of conflicts. F5: Independent Learning Rubric Below Expectations Approaching Expectations Meeting Expectations Exemplifying Expectations Knowledge and Understanding KU.001 KU.002 Student does not demonstrate comprehension of economic concepts because explanations are not clear and/or relevant, and/or explanations are not in their own words. Student attempts to demonstrate comprehension of economic concepts but some explanations are not clear and/or relevant, and/or some explanations are not in their own words. Student demonstrates comprehension of economic concepts by providing clear and relevant explanations in their own words. Student demonstrates comprehension of economic concepts by providing clear and relevant explanations in their own words, by using this skill beyond the requirements of the assignment. Teacher Feedback: This assignment is incomplete. Please email me when you complete the assignment. Below Expectations Approaching Expectations Meeting Expectations Exemplifying Expectations Synthesis and Evaluation SE.001 Student does not use economic theories and models effectively to evaluate economic issues because information is not clear and/or relevant. Student attempts to use economies theories and models to evaluate economic issues but is not fully...