Current Events and article/video response papers require students to apply their
understanding of economic theory to real-world events and provide an opportunity to
study the impacts of politics, social context and government policy on the economy. To
complete these short assignments you are required to:
1. Read the article or watch the video I provide.
2. Summarize the article/video in 1-2 paragraphs.
3. Explain the economic significance of the topic: how is the article/video connected
to topics we are covering in class? What economic issues does this article/video
touch on and how? How you can explain the issue at hand in the context of
economics? This section should be at least 2-3 paragraphs and should reflect your
understanding of the course material.
4. Write a short 1-2 paragraphs about your own opinion of the topic – if the
article/video is about a specific tax, for example, do you support the tax, and if so,
why (or why don’t you support the tax…) Make sure to support your position!
HERE ARE SOURCES FOR THIS ESSAY TO USE!
source 1: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/10/history-taxes.asp
source 2: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/082415/whats-wrong-american-tax-system.asp
