This document outlines an assignment for a course on economic and monetary policy. It instructs students to research the economies and monetary policies of two countries, then write a 4-5 page paper that: 1) evaluates how well one of the countries manages its economy and policy; 2) compares and contrasts the two countries' economies and policies; 3) analyzes how one country's policies impact its trade; and 4) proposes an alternative policy for one country. Students must use at least 3 academic sources and follow APA formatting. The assignment will be graded based on various criteria such as quality, logic, and writing.