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The document outlines the requirements for an individual assignment in the course BUSM 2565/2566, focusing on a macroeconomic case study due on May 21, 2025. Students must analyze macroeconomic conditions, including GDP growth, inflation, and government interventions, using data from 2010 to 2023 for specific countries based on their last SID digit. Additional guidelines cover submission, formatting, citation, academic integrity, and the use of AI tools for support.

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Assignment 3 Brief

The document outlines the requirements for an individual assignment in the course BUSM 2565/2566, focusing on a macroeconomic case study due on May 21, 2025. Students must analyze macroeconomic conditions, including GDP growth, inflation, and government interventions, using data from 2010 to 2023 for specific countries based on their last SID digit. Additional guidelines cover submission, formatting, citation, academic integrity, and the use of AI tools for support.

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Assignment 3: Macroeconomic Case Study (Individual Assignment)

Course code and name: BUSM 2565|2566 – Understanding the Business Environment
Assessment name: Macroeconomic Case Study
Type: Individual; Written.
Weight: 40%
Assessment due date: 21st May 2025
Length: 1500 words
Assessed CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assignment descriptions:
➢ Objective: You are expected to conduct a macroeconomic case study to examine the
impacts of some events/interventions on macroeconomic conditions (i.e., GDP growth,
inflation, employment, exports/imports).
➢ Use the table below to determine your case study. Working on the wrong case results in
zero (0) marks. If you experience difficulties with determining your case study, please
consult your face-to-face lecturer.
➢ The data necessary for your case study is available from multiple sources, including World
Bank data, IMF data, country reports, government websites, academic journal articles and
discussion papers… Refine your data and analyses within the 2010-2023 period.

Last SID digit Country


0, 1, 2 Turkiye
3, 4, 5 Germany
6, 7, 8, 9 USA
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Current LCU- Nominal


Assignment Questions:
Constant LCU-Real (Measure 2 volume growth)
Cite-Worldbank web
(Difference between)
Question 1 (CLO1). Data analysis of macroeconomic conditions (20 marks)
Focus on GDP per capita not overall one
1.1. Collect and represent data on nominal and real GDP per capita using local currency units
Explain Current and Constant (2,3
(LCU) (10 marks). Present data table and 1 line chart on excel
sentences) from that website
1.2. What can be the reason(s) for the observed divergence between the two measurements
of GDP per capita identified in Question 1.1? Back up your argument with data evidence.
(10 marks)
Question 2 (CLO2). Inflation analyses (40 marks) Combine 3 in 1 graph
( %)
2.1. Present a single figure displaying inflation, GDP growth rate, and unemployment rate for Take all from
Pick GDP Growth (Annual the country from 2010 to 2023. Briefly discuss major events that may have caused Worldbank,
%) on Worldbank fluctuations in GDP growth rate and unemployment (20 marks - #AoL4 Digitally Adept: select the data,
Pick 2 unemployment rate Evaluates judgment and discernment in complex scenarios). draw in graph.
The unit
Global events leads to Fluctuation already in %
Notes: major events include, but are not limited to, economic crises, policy changes,
disasters and pandemic, or recovery periods.
2.2. From the data figure in Question 2.1, identify the year with high inflation. Use the AD-AS
model to analyze ONE key reason for high inflation in the country of your case. Back up
your discussions with relevant data evidence (20 marks).
Question 3 (CLO3). Evaluation of government interventions (20 marks)
Any kind of intervention
that government did. 3.1. Identify and discuss in theory ONE key intervention taken by the country’s government
Explain in theory. In to control inflation (10 marks)
principle how would the
intervation help control for Notes: Do not use the AD-AS model in this question. Data evidence on the impacts is not
inflation required.
Refer back to 3.2. Building on the intervention you identified in Question 3.1, discuss how that intervention
intervention would affect ANOTHER (01) relevant macroeconomic indicator (such as interest rates,
Should use AD-AS
model to present directly
GDP growth, investments, consumption). Use ONE appropriate model covered in Weeks
economic growth 9-11 (i.e., AD-AS, Money Market) to structure your analysis (10 marks - #AoL3a Adaptive:
Analyses and Challenges Assumptions). Try to make reasonable connection between the
markets (Can have some stories outside to
Question 4. Industry Talk reflection (10 marks – 300 words maximum) clarify)
List two concrete facts or trends Dr Sacha Dray highlighted about Vietnam’s global
value-chain participation (e.g., export growth, product shifts, upgrading paths). For each
fact/trend, explain how it illustrates a single course concept (e.g., comparative advantage,
GVC upgrading, trade diversification, FDI spillovers).
Notes: Use the session recording and/or presentation slides (posted on the Assignment
page) as the basis for your reflection.
Further requirements (CLO4). Written communication (10 marks)
Overall structure, English language communication, Referencing, Format. Please refer to the
Rubrics, and further instructions at the end of this document for more details.
End of questions
Figure in 5 words Do not
only SCREENSHOT
CHART OR TABLE
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Further instructions on Assignment 03:

1. Submission Guidelines

• Submit your assignment in ONE Word document (The Team Contribution Form should be in
the Cover Page).
• Do NOT use textboxes and images to avoid the word count limit.
• Refer to the Canvas Page for more details on submission instructions and/or extension
requests. Extension to the due date should be sent to the Course Coordinator and the F2F
lecturer at least 24 hours before the official due date.

2. Formatting and Writing Style

• This Assignment Report is not an Essay. Please respond directly to the questions.
• Please get familiar with academic writing. Consult your F2F lecturer and Student Academic
Success (SAS) at chi.luong6@rmit.edu.vn for additional support on this.

3. Citation and Referencing

• Cite sources of data at the end of your figures/charts.


• Provide in-text citations to support your arguments and evidence appropriately.
• List references at the end of your document. Use high-quality sources such as academic
journals, government reports, and well-known media sources.
• For Vietnamese sources, translate the title of the paper in your references. Example:
Hoa, N. (2023). Linkages between FDI and domestic firms: Why still limited?/Liên kết khu vực
FDI với doanh nghiệp trong nước: Vì sao vẫn “lỏng lẻo”? Cong Thuong Media. Retrieved from
[link]

4. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is prohibited. Your work will be checked using Turnitin.


• If you quote others’ work, paraphrase the ideas to reflect your own understanding.

5. Use of AI Writing Tools

• You are encouraged to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to support your work - whether for
generating initial ideas, refining language, or organizing structure.
• Content generated by ChatGPT alone is unlikely to be sufficient for a passing grade.

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