Impact of COVID-19 on Economy and Society of a Chosen Country

Summary of COVID-19 and essay approach

Based on one country of your choice discuss the impact of COVID-19 on its economy and society.

1. Search newspaper articles on COVID-19, select a country to focus

2. At least 1200 words (between 1200 and 1500)

3. Summarise Covid-19, guide readers on how to approach the essay

4. State causes of the problems

5. Don't need to identify and discuss economic concepts (Point Number 2 in econs assignment instructions)

6. Identify key macroeconomic challenges, impacts and policies by the country's government.

Word Limit : About 1200 words

Assignment Details and Requirements

1. Macroeconomics events occur around us every This assignment aims to provide association between what you learn from economic models and concepts in class with real–life events happening around you.
2. Search through newspapers for ONE article that is relevant to the economics concepts discussed in This article will provide the focus of your discussion. You are also required to attach this article to your final report. You may also choose other news articles and reports to help you in discussing the news event concerned.
3. News events which you may consider include events relating to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflationary economy, recessionary economy, fiscal policy and/or monetary
4. Summarise the article first. Analyse the article and identify linkage between the economics models and concepts you have learnt in class with the discussion in the
5. Where applicable, draw diagrams to support your Your report should be about 1,200 words (+/- 10%), inclusive of the summary.
6. More marks will be awarded for reports which provide more detailed discussion and in-depth analysis with adequate referencing to the economic concepts and models.

Your written assignment may follow the format guidelines below:

• In the introduction, summarise the macroeconomic event in the news article chosen and mention what you plan to discuss in the (100 words)
• Identify and discuss the economics concepts and models that will be suitable for analysing the news article (300 words).
• Apply the economics concepts and models identified to show your understanding of the news Specifically, you should identify the key macroeconomic challenges faced by the country, causes of the problems, its impacts on the society and economy as well the policies implemented by the government concerned to solve the problem. (700 words).
• A conclusion, highlighting your key points and arguments in the (100 words)