This assignment requires you to use all the knowledge and skills gained in BUSM051 lectures and seminars, to analyse and compare two economies at your choice. The task is similar to what professional analysts and consultants do when carrying out an economic analysis of different countries to advice policy makers or companies on various matters (e.g. where it is best to invest).
You have to complete the report answering all the questions formulated below.
The analysis and comparison of the two countries will focus on: i) their main economic statistics (economic growth, inequality and unemployment) and, ii) their business environment (structure of business ownership and quality of management practices).
In each question, you will receive instructions on where to gather the data to conduct the analysis. However, you will need to collect additional information to complete the assignment and provide a throughout discussion of the main results. Additional information typically consists in news articles from reputable sources (e.g. The Economist, FT, WSJ, etc.), academic articles, policy reports, and historical information on relevant political and social changes occurred in the countries under study.
The outcome of your analysis will be a report of no more than 1000 words + 10% allowance excluding tables and appendices