Evaluate economic arguments and convey your reasoning

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Evaluate economic arguments and convey your reasoning to a general audience in writing. The article for this assignment is "$15 Wage in Fast Food Stirs Debate on Effects" by Steven Greenhouse in The New York Times, Published: December 4th 2013.

1. The introduction (first paragraph) briefly summarizes what you consider to be the main point(s) of the article. If there are many, focus on the one(s) that you will analyze in the assignment.

2. The next part should provide your analysis of the arguments of the article. Your arguments should use economic concepts you have learnt in class. Be careful to address the appropriate audience. Remember, narrow your focus so that your analysis can be more in-depth. That is much more important than hitting every point made in the article.

3. Briefly draw the evaluation together in a short concluding paragraph.

4. Any references you cite should be identified and listed at the end of the paper. They do not count toward the word limit.critically.

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