This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:

Describe how productivity increases growth.
Explain how government policy affects growth.
Identify the major tools of macro policy and how they are used to correct market outcomes.
Summarize the track record of macro-outcomes.
Describe major impediments to policy success.
Action Items
Research economic theory and policy changes:
Review the section of your text that covers economic theory and policy changes.
Find and read two recent articles on economic theory and policy changes.
Write a 500- to 750-word paper that addresses the following questions. Make sure to support your conclusions with your research findings.
What are the differences between the economic theories and the reality of policy implementation?
How have market outcomes changed over time as a result of the policies?
Follow APA guidelinesLinks to an external site. for formatting the paper and citing your sources.
Use in-text citations and create a reference list.
Include a title page.
You do not need to include an abstract.
Note: your title page and reference list do not count towards your word count.
Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.