GC ECN450 WEEK 8 FINAL ASSIGNMENT

Details:

For this assignment, you
will research and analyze an economic dilemma. Select one of the provided
international finance topics. Conduct an analysis of your topic based on the
economic principles covered throughout the course. Your analysis should be
based on a minimum of two to three relevant research articles on your selected
topic. Include more than one perspective and/or argument for and against the
position you are presenting. All conclusions must be supported by facts and
backed up with data, as appropriate.

Based on the research
conducted, develop a PowerPoint presentation (12-15 slides) that addresses the
following information:

• An explanation of the economic
  dilemma posed.
• Facts and data of the main
  economic theories relating to the selected topic.
• A summary of two to three key
  academic articles on the selected topic.
• An analysis of the leading
  economic arguments surrounding the topic.
• A conclusion that supports the
  perspective and/or argument being presented.
• Include explanatory notes and
  information on the “notes” section to further explain each slide.

International
Finance Topics

1. Is the US current account deficit
   a problem?
2. How do companies manage foreign
   exchange risk and does it pay off?
3. Foreign exchange trading as a
   career
4. Burgeromics: the big mac index and
   the law of one price
5. Is China a currency manipulator?
6. Why do developing countries fear
   the float?
7. Is the IMF still relevant today?
8. Should the US return to the gold
   standard?
9. Should the SDR replace the US
   dollar as the world’s reserve currency?
10. Dealing with the problem of
    international debt

APA format is not
required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a
checklist rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the asssignment
to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to
submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECN-450: International
Finance Presentation