Basic Economics Project (3 options)Project – 10% of total gr

Basic Economics Project (3 options)Project – 10% of total grade3 to 5 page Book/Documentary/Podcast Report (double spaced) on either of the 2 options below:Mention Economic FactorsMicro Economics ChoiceOption #1 – Pick ONE of the Stories below from: Business Wars – Podcasts (avg 5 or 6 episodes, 20 to 30 minutes each)https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/ (Links to an external site.)Netflix vs. BlockbusterNike vs. AdidasMarvel vs. DC ComicsThe First Computer War (IBM vs Microsoft, IBM Clones)Nintendo vs. Sony (gaming systems)Ford vs. ChevyEbay vs. PaypalCoke vs. PepsiMonster vs. Beats by DreSouthwest vs. American – Airline warsXbox vs PlaystationNapster vs The Record LabelsRed Bull vs MonsterMcDonalds vs Burger KingBrowser WarsUSFL vs NFLWhat is expected?3-5 page (double spaced)3-5 economic concepts explained from contentName 3 mistakes by loser in battleName 3 ideas that won the battleOpinion on Future of Market/Industry discussed (fine to research)Option #2->> Men Who Built America seriesIntro -The Men Who Built America (Links to an external site.)Trailer of All The Men Who Built America: Traits of a Titan | History (Links to an external site.)–Vanderbilt (RRoads) -The Men Who Built America: The Rise of Cornelius Vanderbilt? | History (Links to an external site.)Ford -The Men Who Built America: The Every Man | History (Links to an external site.) Monopoly DocumentariesPick 3 (5 pts extra credit for extra episode 1 page briefing) 2 allowed.8 episodes (43 minutes each) of ‘The Men Who Built America’, talks about Industry and Monopolies. I will give participation point for being able to have discussion about this in class.Links should work, be patient or try another on youtube listPart 1- Vanderbilt Railroad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-yFxZVPsY0&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz (Links to an external site.)Part 2 Rockefeller Oil -:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1C7c8N-Ao&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=2 (Links to an external site.)Part 3 Carnegie Steel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfl_oZEeMo4&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=3 (Links to an external site.)Part 4 Steel/Unions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h28XYWa8HfI&index=4&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz (Links to an external site.)Part 5 JP Morgan Investment Banking & Industry:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaLYi1KdVU8&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=5 (Links to an external site.)Part 6 Edison vs Westinghouse electricity,Rockefeller – Gasoline:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RRLY_2UYE&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz&index=6 (Links to an external site.)Part 7 Monopolist vs President Roosevelt (Antitrust Battle):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMHK9Tc-js&index=7&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz (Links to an external site.)Part 8 Conclusion – Summary/Philanthropy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlTX6i_FMQo&index=8&list=PL5KLJOKDjWUnvej3Ta5z9wGogD5R4KPZz (Links to an external site.)What is expected?3-5 page (double spaced)3-5 Economic concepts explained from contentState Monopoly Powers and AbuseResults of industry, Laws, competition, etc….. Option #3 (Macro Econ)->> 3 to 5 page Book/Documentary/Podcast Report (double spaced) on either of the 2 options below:Mention Economics FactorsThe Big Short > The Big Short Trailer (2015) ‐ Paramount Pictures (Links to an external site.)The Big Short – ‘Jenga’ Clip (2015) – Paramount Pictures (Links to an external site.)Margin Call > Margin Call (2011) Official HD Trailer Debut (Links to an external site.)What is expected?3-5 page (double spaced)3-5 economic concepts explained from contentName 3 mistakes by loser in battleName 3 ideas that won the battleOpinion on Future of Market/Industry discussed (fine to research)