Extra Credit Assignment, Econ 140 (3%)
Choose any topic discussed in the managerial economics class and write a 5 – 7 page essay with
the following specifications.
1. Typed – Double spaced
2. Font Size – 11 or 12
3. Margins – 1 inch (top, bottom, right and left)
4. APA formatting
5. References included
The paper should consist of the following:
(a) A discussion on your selected topic covering the main points.
(b) At least one news article related to the chosen topic, showing the application of the
concept in the real world. You can easily find such news articles on the web.
(c) Write in your own words what you have understood from the article(s) and how this
relates to what you have learned in the Econ 140 class.
You can earn a maximum of 3% on this assignment. The grading TA’s decision regarding
your assignment grade will be final; the assignment is not subject to grade-disputes. The
assignments will be randomly distributed among the TAs for grading purpose.
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 2nd, 11:59 pm (on Canvas)
(Keep in mind that late submissions or submissions via email will not be graded.)