The document outlines a three-part paper assignment on economic issues facing the US. Part I requires summarizing existing and historical levels of key economic indicators like growth, employment, deficits, and debt, as well as proposals from different thinkers to address problems. Part II involves discussing how classical and Keynesian theories underlie arguments around competing policy solutions. Part III asks for a logical discussion of proposed solutions backed by data and economic theory. Sources must be cited throughout and in a bibliography. The paper is limited to 9 pages not including front and back matter.

1. Write a three-part PAPER.
Part I: Show or discuss the existing and historic levels of
economic growth, levels of employment, national budget
deficits and the national debt. Summarize as best you can in
two or three paragraphs the interrelationships between the
aforementioned and policy proposals/counter proposals put forth
by liberal, libertarian and conservative thinkers/leaders (i.e.
economists such as Milton Friedman, Paul Samuelson and Von
Mises) designed to address the associated problems.
Cite at least 6
new
sources (sources not used in previous assignments) from which
you gleaned information and quotes for this Part. Make sure to
include citations as applicable in both the body of the paper and
in the Bibliography (see "Start Here" for "Required
Assignments: Comments and Instructions".
Part II: Briefly discuss how Classical and Keynesian
theory and logic underly the arguments and counterarguments
related to competing policies designed to solve the problems of
growth, employment, deficit and debt. As a basis for your
discussion, use what you have read and learned in chapters 1
through 14 of your text. Use of graphs, mathematics and tables
will be looked upon with great favor.
Cite at least 4
new
sources from respectable publications or journals leaning to
various sides of the political spectrum.
Part III: Present in a logical and coherent discussion, your own
thoughts as to the solutions to the economic issues facing the
nation. Please do not be emotional or use loaded
words/propaganda. Present your conclusions as statements
backed up by logical thought, good data and with a sound basis
in theory as described in your text (chapters 1 thru 14)
Other Information
The paper will be limited to no more than nine (6) pages. The

2. Title, Bibliography and the Table of Contents pages are allowed
over and above the 9 pages making up the main document..