Module 2 - Case CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, PRODUCTION AND COSTS Assignment Overview Consumer Decision-Making In the same way that you have been affected by marketing since you first asked an adult for a toy o

Discussion: Where Economics and Politics Collide (Meet)

Politics & Economy

Most people do not consider how closely economics and politics are linked. News reports often discuss partisan politics and proposals about spending, taxing, and what projects to support. Many Americans do not put it all together or understand the underlying principles.

Module 4 Discussion Week 1 Resources

The Political Economy of Economic Policy (2020)
The Political Economy of Ransomware (2021)
George Stigler’s Paper on Regulation and the Rise of Political Economy (2021)
Partisan politics and macroeconomic policy in economic unions (2021)

Week 1 Discussion Post

Based on the resources provided and your research, discuss how politics and economics impact decision-making in the workplace. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

WEEK 1 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES

1st Interactive Response:

Analyze one student's discussion of the impacts and compare/contrast it to your post.

2nd Interactive Response:

Analyze another student's post and critique its applications and research support.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.

Political Economy of Coronavirus

Whether we focus on the United States or the world, nearly everything having to do with the pandemic has connections with politics and economics. Experts will be studying it for years to come, and media outlets ensure unending coverage in the foreseeable future. How much do you understand about relationships concerning COVID-19 and politics/economics?

Module 4 Discussion Week 2 Resources

Political Economy of the Pandemic Response (2021)
Political economy of covid-19: extractive, regressive, competitive (2021)
'Lockdown' states like California did better economically than 'looser' states like Florida, new COVID data shows (2021)
Political economy of COVID-19 Vaccine shortages in India (2021)

Based on the resources provided and your research, pick an example of how politics and economics touched an event or issue involving the pandemic. Consider using an example that is in your discipline or one that affects you personally. (Research Support Required)

WEEK 2 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES

1st Interactive Response:

Analyze the example presented by one classmate and assess how easily it can be understood by the general public.

2nd Interactive Response:

Analyze another student's example in a specific industry (or situation) and compare/contrast to how it is used in your discipline (or scenario).

In your own words, respond to the discussion and comments of classmates. Grades will be based on effectual, concise, and interactive feedback. The excessive use of quotes will directly impact performance since this indicates a lack of comprehension and shows that you may not have mastered the concepts.