Government Intervention (ECO 561)

Government Intervention Grading Guide ECO/561 Version 12

Individual Assignment: Government Intervention Purpose of Assignment

The theory of market economies emphasizes freedom of choice and limited government intervention. The classic argument for government intervention is market failure – the inability of the market economy to correct itself from a dysfunctional state (such as the Great Depression). Students will examine articles from the University library to analyze real-world examples of U.S. government intervention programs and apply current week readings to make intelligent conclusions about the economic policies.

Resources Required

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Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Described the intervention and detailed its history.
Analyzed the arguments for government intervention as opposed to arguments for market-based solutions.
Examined who may be helped and who may be hurt by the selected government intervention.
Examined externalities and/or unintended consequences of such intervention.
Determined the cost trend of the intervention program since its implementation including whether costs increased, decreased, or varied with the state of the economy.
Evaluated the success or failure of the intervention in achieving its objectives and developed conclusions.
Recommended whether the program should be continued as is, discontinued, or modified and defended your recommendation.
Cited a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed references.
The presentation is a minimum 10 slides and is appropriate for the audience. Included detailed speaker notes or voiceover.
The presentation includes relevant media and visual aids that are consistent with the content.
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Presentation Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, font sizes, and white space.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference slide.
The presentation includes an introduction and conclusion that preview and review major points.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
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Assignment Total	#	5	#/5
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