BACKGROUND AND QUESTION:
Listen to the Freakanomics podcast ‘Who Gets the Ventilator?’ (Ep. 413)
Discuss the economic and ethical issues concerning how ventilators should be allocated during the global COVID-19 health pandemic.
Econ2003 Micro economic Analysis Assignment-Macquarie University Australia.
You should structure your assignment around the following:
(i) Issues: Identify and explain the main economic and ethical issues concerning the allocation of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(ii) Analysis: Analyse the issues identified in (i). You must use relevant economic theory and ethical arguments.
(iii) Position: Derive your position on the issues identified in (i). You must provide evidence by interpreting, evaluating, integrating and synthesising your analysis done in (ii).
(iv) Critique: Defend your position derived in (iii) against the best possible argument that may be raised in opposition to yours. You must consider the assumptions and implications of your position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
General
The assignment is strictly 1250 words maximum (excluding reference list). It is not necessary to have equal word count for each part above but keep in mind each section is equally weighted (see below).The assignment must be prepared using a word processing program (e.g. Microsoft Word). As
detailed below, however, your final submission must be in PDF format.Any included figures should be prepared electronically (e.g. Microsoft Word drawing tool).The assignment will count towards 15% of your final mark.
Referencing:
All sources used in the assignment should be appropriately referenced using a standard referencing system (e.g. Harvard style). The reference list will not count towards your final word count. Please consult Macquarie University Library’s resources for further information about referencing.There is no ideal number of references but around five to eight good references would provide a benchmark for an assignment of this length.
Econ2003 Micro economic Analysis Assignment-Macquarie University Australia.
Submission
The assignment is due 3pm Friday September 4, 2020. Students who have not submitted before the deadline will be penalised 20% of full marks per day (accepted up to 96 hours late). No extensions will be granted except in cases where an application for Special Consideration has been approved.
You must submit through i Learn using the Turnitin link provided. Submission links will be open two weeks prior to the deadline. All submissions must be in PDF format. Turnitin often encounters
problems with Microsoft Word files that include figures and/or tables. Failure to submit as a PDF file may result in a marker being unable to mark your submission.
Macquarie Business School uses plagiarism detecting software (Turnitin) on all submissions. By submitting through Turnitin each student acknowledges Please see Unit Guide for more information.
You are welcome (and encouraged) to work with other students to assist in developing your knowledge and ideas but ultimately the final submission must represent your own work.
Marking
The assignment is intended to primarily assess the Program Learning Outcome related to ‘Ethics’ but also relates to ‘Problem Solving and Critical Thinking’ and ‘Communication’. Presentation, grammar, spelling and correct referencing practice will also be considered in marking.
A detailed marking rubric is provided as an appendix table in this document.
Econ2003 Micro economic Analysis Assignment-Macquarie University Australia.
CHECKLIST:
Document Preparation Checklist
☐ My assignment is typed using a word processor (e.g. MS Word).
☐ My assignment is written in full sentences and in clear language.
☐ My assignment is proofread and grammatical errors and typos are minimised.
☐ My assignment is written under the word limit, 1250 words.
☐ Diagrams are not distorted and properly inserted into the master document.
☐ My assignment is saved as a PDF file of a size less than 40MB.
After-Submission Checklist
☐ I have double-checked whether the assignment was properly uploaded.
☐ I have received the Turnitin receipt via email.