Economics Proposal possible topics ideas

Economics Question
One project paper (at least 10 pages in length), properly researched and footnoted, on a topic related to the material covered in the course, chosen by the student and approved by the instructor. Use Chicago style reference listing.
Examples of possible topics include:
A review/critique of the Feds role in the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
A review of the Rule v. discretion in the making of monetary policy.
Monetary policy and the short-run tradeoff between inflation and unemployment.
Comparing/contrasting the role of the Federal Reserve in meeting the challenges of the Great Depression and the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
A discussion of the role of monetary policy on the trade balance and the exchange rate.
Federal Reserve Independence and the Accord of 1951. Compare with another developed economy.
Analysis of the valuation of preferred v. common stock. Who buy what?
Analysis of the return to stocks v. the return to debt securities.
The cost of money and the role of financial institutions
A review of Behavioral finance and the efficient market hypothesis as explanations of the behavior of securities prices.
You may also choose current or past congressional legislation impacting monetary policy, such as:
The impact of reforming Dodd-Frank on financial institutions.
The consequences of repeal of Glass-Steagall legislation.
The effect of implementing a 21st century version of the Glass-Steagall Act.
The benefits and costs of the Banking Act of 1933.
Changes in banking laws and regulations since 1980 and their impact on financial institutions.
The advantages and disadvantages of reforming/repealing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.