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Kaplan University - Adjunct Professor Tomicka Seabrooks: [email protected] Friday, April 21, 2023

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Welcome to Planning for Economic Growth & Development Unit One : Introduction and Perspectives on Economic Growth & Development

Unit 1

Course Logistics

Course layout & Assignments

Welcome


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Contact

Office Hours: Primary – Phone 770-375-6774 and occasionally I will be on AIM: seabrooks09 – Tuesday’s 4pm to 6pm eastern

E-mail : [email protected]


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Course Logistics

Seminar’s - Monday’s 10pm to 11pm Eastern Time.

10 Points for each seminar

February 2012

2/6; 2/13; 2/20; and 2/27 – 4 Seminars

March 2012

3/12; 3/19; 3/26 – 3 Seminars

April 2012

4/2 – 1 Seminar


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Course Logistics

Discussion Board – Each week there is one or two discussion questions, worth 20 points Across at least 3 days a week

Response to the Topic question(s) Responses to at least 2 classmates

Responses are original, thoughtful, relevant, include original evaluation, and advance the discussion

Please ensure contributions are made in a timely manner to allow for student feedback

(Week’s 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 has 2 Topics)


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Course Logistics

Discussion Board – Each week there is one or two discussion questions, worth 20 points Communications must be professional and civil

at all times. All posts must be done in an environment which is collaborative.

Please make sure your message is substantive – more than “I agree” or less than a paragraph response.

When you use information from our textbook or other sources you MUST cite references.

Wait to response to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it. (Contact Professor)

(Week’s 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 has 2 Topics)


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Course Logistics

Late Work – All assignments are due on the due date. Failure to submit on time can result in 5% deduction per week will be assessed on all late work. No late work will be accepted more than 3 weeks after the original due date or after the conclusion of Unit 7 without an extenuating circumstance AND prior instructor approval.

Extenuating Circumstances: Contact your instructor immediately if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing assignments, projects, and quizzes, attending seminars, or participating in the class.


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Course Logistics

Attendance – 21 consecutive days not in attendance will drop you from the course. If I do not see you and your grade is 70%

or lower I will call.

Text – Located under each unit (Reading) or DocSharing under (2 - eBook ) - Also, Internet Resources

Dropbox – The location that all assignments are to be submitted.


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Course Logistics

Gradebook – Each week I will post your feedback for each assignment within 5 days from the due date.

Plagiarism – Is not permitted (Syllabus)

As Diane Hacker writes in Rules for Writers (6th edition): “Three different acts are considered plagiarism: (1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas, (2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks, and (3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your own words” (p. 480).


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What is this Course about? This course explores the context, theory,

process, and practice of economic development planning and policy.

Topics we will study include: differing theories and conceptual explanations of the economic development process; international, national, and regional factors affecting economic development; contrasting economic development approaches and methods; and the impact of international agencies and initiatives on economic outcomes.


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Course Unit

Unit 1 – Introduction and Perspective on Economic Growth and Developlment

1.Introduce yourself to your classmates

2.Read: Chapters 1, 2, 7 & 9 (eTextbook: Taylor and Weerapana); and Lecture Notes

3.Review: Internet Resources

4.Take part in Discussion - Respond to the Discussion Board - 20 Points (1 Questions)

5.Attend Seminar - 10 Points (02/6/2012)

6.Preview Final Project (225 Points) – April 3, 2012


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Course Unit

Unit 2 – Applying Theories to Real Measures of Economic Growth & Development

1.Read: Chapters 5-6, 11-13(eTextbook: Taylor and Weerapana); 3-4 (eTextbook: Todaro and Smith); and Lecture Notes

2.Review: Internet Resources

3.Take part in Discussion - Respond to the Discussion Board - 20 Points (2 Questions)

4.Attend Seminar - 10 Points (02/13/2012)

5.Complete Assignment (100 Points) – February 14, 2012


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Applying Theories

Unit 2 - Assignment

You will compare the Keynesian Macroeconomic Theory to Supply-Side Economics.

Based on your comparison of these two prominent academic theories, you will assess their role in promoting economic growth and development through the examination of two contemporary national policies aimed at promoting economic growth and development.


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Applying Theories

Unit 2 – AssignmentShort Paper

In a 1-2 page paper, explain how a proponent of the

Keynesian macroeconomic theory would critique

the following contemporary national policies aimed

at promoting Economic Growth and Development.

Then explain how a proponent of Supply-Side

Economics would respond.


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Applying Theories

Unit 2 – Assignment

National Policies

Policy #1 President Obama’s Stimulus Plan passed in early 2009, made up of almost $800 billion in new federal spending on "shovel ready" public infrastructure and other projects.

Policy #2 The Obama Administration’s decision to allow the Bush Tax Rate Reductions to expire at the end of 2010. This would raise the top tax rates on Dividends and Capital Gains back to their pre-2003 levels.


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Applying Theories


In your paper, you don’t have to discuss the details of each policy, just their basic nature and stated goals and how one would use these two prominent academic theories to assess their role in promoting Economic Growth and Development.

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful position paper must also meet the following criteria:


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Assignment

Unit 2 – Assignment (APA Format)

Length should be 1-2 pages, excluding cover page and references; in 12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).

Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).

Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.

Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

Appropriate citation style should be followed.


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Applying Theories



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References

Taylor, J. B. & Weerapana, A., (2010). Principles of macroeconomics (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.

Todaro, M. P. & Smith, S.C., (2009). Economic development (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.


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Adjourn

Have a great week…

“See” you on the Discussion Boards

Goodnight!

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