Writing Assignment-Economic

Monetary Policy: Economic Analysis 3 

Businesses are as vulnerable as individuals to the economic upswings and downturns of a national economy. Savvy business leaders understand how to see the economic trends as well as how those trends will affect the business. 

Requirements 

There are two parts to this assessment. Please be sure you complete both parts before submitting. 

Part I

• Explain how each of the following relates to the financial crisis of 2007-2008:  

o Declines in real-estate values. o Subprime mortgage loans. 

o Mortgage-backed securities.

Part II 

• Analyze what economists mean when they say that monetary policy can exhibit cyclical asymmetry.  

o How does the idea of a liquidity trap relate to cyclical asymmetry? 

o Why is this possibility of a liquidity trap significant to policymakers? 

Organize your assessment logically with appropriate headings and subheadings.

Additional Requirements 

• Include a title page and reference page. 

• Include 3-4 pages, not counting title page and reference page. 

• Use at least three scholarly or professional resources. 

• Use APA format for citations and references. 

• Set your assignment in Times New Roman, 12 pt., double spaced.

Resources 

Monetary Policy: Economic Analysis 3 Scoring Guide

Due Date: Weekly.

Percentage of Course Grade: 30%.

Discussion Participation Grading Rubric

Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished

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concepts, theories, or materials

correctly.

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course concepts, theories, or

materials.

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concepts, theories, or materials.

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concepts, theories, or materials

correctly.

Analyzes course concepts, theories, or

materials correctly, using examples or

supporting evidence.

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learners, relating the discussion

to relevant course concepts.

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fellow learners.

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without relating discussion to the

relevant course concepts.

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learners, relating the discussion

to relevant course concepts.

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relating the discussion to relevant course

concepts and extending the dialogue.

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personal, or other real-world

experiences.

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other real-world

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personal, or other real-world

experiences, but lacks relevance.

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personal, or other real-world
experiences.

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or other real-world experiences to

extend the dialogue.

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applicable

knowledge.

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position.

Establishes relevant position. Supports position with

applicable knowledge.

Validates position with applicable

knowledge.

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Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the discussion

topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In addition, you should also

respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion question-unless the discussion

instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should also be substantive posts that contribute to

the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information

relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion

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