Todd's Corner

Looking for a way to connect economic theory to real-world events in your Principles of Economics course? I created a this assignment to evaluate student-written analyses of current news articles through an economic lens. This assignment helps students apply classroom concepts to real situations, build critical thinking skills, and improve their writing.

This fully editable assignment template is designed for college-level economics or public policy courses. Students are tasked with selecting a current U.S. social or economic issue and developing a research-backed plan to address it using either fiscal or monetary policy. The structure promotes critical thinking, policy evaluation, and academic research skills. Assignment Features: Clear step-by-step instructions Prompts students to define the issue, select a policy tool, and develop a proposed