Econ 4310 State and Local Finance
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Econ 4310 State and Local Finance
Homework #1 (20 points)
Due: January 20, 2019 at 11 pm
Submitted to Carmen
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- Review the documents for the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government and the Constitution established a strong central government. Provide at least three examples from each document to support your point of view. (4 points)
- In the movie 1776, Edmund Rutledge from South Carolina says that South Carolina is his country. What is the implication of that statement? Explain whether someone with that perspective would be more in favor of the Articles of Confederation or the Constitution. (2 points)
- How is a federal government different from a centralized government? Discuss the advantages of each type. Be sure to identify at least two advantages of each. (3 points)
- Ronald Fisher says that because of diversity and mobility, it is important to study state and local governments. Explain what he means. Provide examples. (2 points)
- Richard Musgrave said there are three roles of government. Identify and explain them. Which role is usually considered the most important for state and local governments? Explain why. (4 points)
- Review Ronald Fisher’s paper “The State of State and Local Government Finance.” Fisher says there are five long term policy concerns for state and local governments. Identify and explain them. (5 points)
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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