Saturday, June 28, 2014

Macroeconomics - sample assignment June 2014

Task 1
Visit the website of Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong (re: http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/hkstat/sub/bbs.jsp), and do some additional Internet research; then conduct an analysis on data related to inflation rates and unemployment rates from 2008-2012 using the model of Phillips Curve in Macroeconomics as the main theory of analysis.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40%

Task 2
Similar to task 2, now gather data on money supply and inflation rates of Hong Kong from 2008-2012 (5 years), and conduct an analysis on the data using Quantity theory of money as the main theory of analysis.
                                                                                                            40%

Task 3
Based on your discussion in Tasks 1 and 2, you are required to discuss how the inflation rate situation in Hong Kong affects unemployment rate in Hong Kong   20%


Assignment Requirement

1500 words plus calculations, figures and tables [600 words for task 1 and task 2 each; 300 words for task 3]

Answer all questions on separate piece(s) of A4 paper with your name and student ID.

You are reminded of the necessity for clear and orderly presentation in your answers.

Marking Criteria


The following criteria are used in assessment:

Criteria
Weighting
Skills in conducting Internet and library search for relevant facts:

35%


Ability to evaluate the facts with macroeconomic theories
35%
Writing skills and report  format
30%



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