Economic Basics

Thread Prompt: In this module/week’s forum, you must find

an article containing material that is relevant to
microeconomics, clearly link your article to material
from the textbook, then compose a thread
discussing the topic per the instructions below. The
article you choose along with the textbook must be
referenced in current APA format. Acceptable
research sources for your articles include
periodicals, journals, newspapers, and magazines.
Sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, book
reviews, and blogs are prohibited. You may complete
the required research using the Jerry Falwell Library, *
website or by searching the internet for news sources.
In the opening paragraph, provide a summary of
the article.
In the second paragraph, explain an economic
idea contained in the story. Specifically, refer to
material from the textbook, including the page
number, and note how the economic idea plays
a prominent role in the story.
In the third paragraph, explain what you think
about the events in the story. You do not have to
agree with what is going on, but you do need to
provide your reaction to it. This is your chance to
express yourself: what are your opinions? Be
sure to defend your position.
Finally, what do vou think is a Christian response to this
situation? Provide details to support your view (in other
words, do not just say “Christians wouldn’t act the same
way as economists”).
Be sure to title your thread according to your topic.

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