Overview
Term Paper
As you will note the various elements of the term paper comprise nearly half your grade. As such, I consider the term paper the most important element of your work this term. The paper may address any topic reasonably categorized as economics and regulation. I expect both research of the existing literature on your topic as well as some original analysis. In terms of length, the paper should be no less than 14 pages (12 pt. font) and more realistically 15-20 pages plus a works-cited page(s). I strongly encourage you to discuss term paper issues with me early and often, and am willing to read and comment upon drafts.
To ensure that you devote sufficient time to your paper, and that your paper topic is feasible, I require that all students to provide me with a paper proposal. As an incentive, meeting this deadline will constitute 5% of your total grade. This proposal should be a paragraph or two in length and provide a high level outline of what you intend to do.