- Choose a very clear and sharply-focused topic for the
relevant Subject Area. You will lose several points if your
topic is too general.
- The relevance of your topic to the Subject Area must
be clear. If in doubt, check with me.
- Assume that your readers know the mathematical models
that we covered in
class. Therefore, you should not repeat those models,
except as a "hook". You
may, of course, refer to those models.
- You need to make sure to provide an
evidence-based
analysis. Stay away from "opinion."
- Clarity of expression is essential. As much as
possible, try to avoid unnecessary jargon.
- Each Executive Summary should be at
most 3 pages long, typed, double-spaced, one-inch
margins all around, in Times New Roman 12-point font.
- Charts, graphs, references and/or any other ancillary
material may be put on additional pages. Specify ALL
your sources in a manner that is accessible by your readers.
- Make sure all your pages are numbered
(paginated).
- If need be, you may use either footnotes or endnotes.
- There is no need for a separate cover page. Make sure your Executive Summary has a crisp,
descriptive title (centered, in bolded Time New Roman 14-point font; do
not underline the title).
Please make sure to put down your name under the title in regular
(non-bolded) Times New Roman 12-point font.
- For referencing guidelines, check
Style Guidelines, or any recent
issue of the Journal of Economic Perspectives, available at the
Library. For much more detailed guidance, check
here.
- The due date for each Executive Summary is indicated
in the Syllabus.
- Per syllabus: Submissions of the executive
summary are due at the beginning of class. Executive summaries must be
e-mailed to me in pdf format.
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