ECON 272

First Homework Assignment

Mandatory (anyone not signing that they have read and agree with the syllabus will be dropped from the class)

Due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, Jan. 11

 10 pts.

PRINT OR TYPE YOUR NAME: ______________________________

Directions:  Copy this page into a word document (best to copy from my web page and not from canvas), type your answer to question #2, print it out and complete the assignment (with your signature - after you have read the syllabus of course).

Answers not typed will not be graded.

1.  Read the entire syllabus for this class.  Once you have read and understand all of the information contained in the syllabus, sign here stating that you understand and agree with the terms of the syllabus.  If you are not willing to sign, you will be dropped from the class.

 __________________________________ (5 pts.)

Signature

2.  Economics is a social science - meaning economists study people.  Given this, what do you think is the most pressing (meaning important) social issue of the day?  Give a ONE-TWO sentence explanation of why you answered the way you did. (5 pts. - your answer must be typed for you to receive these points).