You will choose a topic from among the many offered in class.  The format of the report should be as follows:

1) Title page, table of contents.
2)      An executive summary citing the main thesis and facts on both sides of your issue.  Assume I don’t read anything else!  This is not an introduction but rather a very important part of a business report.
3)      Next state your “pro” position.  Include key facts and events to support your position.
4)      The opposite or “con” side should not be a reverse of the key facts above.
5)      A conclusion follows with a brief statement of which position you support and why.
6)      The last section features a Works Cited page in proper format.  URL’s such as samsa.biz alone are considered incomplete.1500 words is the absolute maximum.  Use appropriate graphics.  Proper MLA citation is expected along with a Works Cited page.  Use the guides and samples provided. 

Any hint of plagiarism will result in a mark of zero.

1.  Bank's Profits\Mergers 2.   Takeovers/Concentration of Foreign Ownership 3.    Effect of Technology on Job Loss/Creation   4.    The Phenomenon of Contract Work 5.    Labour Unions - still useful? 6.    Economic Effect of Quebec's Separation 7.  The Black Market\Underground Economy 8.    Stock Exchanges and Financial Markets 9.    Interest Rates 10. Auto Pact/Auto Industry 11. The Role of Inflation in our Economy 12. Unemployment/Job Creation Schemes 13.  Role of Government in the Economy 14.  Canada’s Monetary Policy - Low Rates Best? 15. Canada's Fiscal Policy 16. The Debt “Problem” 17. Marketing Boards/Subsidies 18. "Supply Side" Economics 19. Pollution & the Economy (Kyoto) 20. Free Trade/NAFTA 21. WTO – Do Poor Countries Benefit? 22. Canada's Competitiveness Internationally 23. Non-Tariff Barriers 24. Exchange Rate Policies\Dollarization

25. Aging Population 26. Gas Prices/Oil Company Profits 27. Education System Public vs. Private 28. Immigration 29. Tax Breaks for Pro Sports Teams 30. Internet Economy 31. Privatization of LCBO 32. Software Prices 33. Shrinking Middle Class 34. 407 35. Brain Drain  36. Advertising a benefit? For whom? 37. Minimum Wage 38. Third World Debt solutions 39. Globalization 40. Tax System alternatives (flat tax, etc.) 41. New bank technology & the cashless society 42. Role of women in the Canadian Labour force 43. Affects of Canada’s foreign debt & current account deficits 44. The GST and it's effects on the economy 45. Rent Controls 46. Health Care Reform 47. Changing World of Work 48. Microsoft Monopoly 49. Walmart 50. Poverty

To book a topic you must provide some evidence of research and have it approved by your teacher.

DUE DATE:  ________________________

 

NAME:_____________________            FINAL MARK:  _____/100  (10% of overall course grade)

CATEGORY Mark Range:	LEVELS					MARK 10	COMMENTS
	1	2	3	4	5
	0-49	50-59	60-69	70-79	80-100
Knowledge: -    Excellent understanding of    economic theory
Application: -   Thoroughly applies economic    theory to current events
Thinking\Inquiry: -    Excellent research provided -    Position well thought out and    established
Communication: -    Essay well-written and    communicates in an effective    manner