Project Details University Macroeconomics Research Report (Monetary & Fiscal Policy Section)

Course:

ECON100 Economic Essentials for Business
University of Wollongong in Dubai

Assignment Type:

Group Research Report (5 members).
I am responsible ONLY for the Monetary and Fiscal Policy section and the corresponding presentation slide.

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Country:

Turkey

Time Period:

Approximately 10-year consistent time series (e.g., 20142024)

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PART 1: WRITTEN SECTION (1,1001,300 words)

Title of section:
Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Turkey (20142024)

The section must be analytical, data-driven, and written in formal academic style.

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REQUIRED CONTENT

1? Monetary Policy (Turkey)

Must include:

• Overview of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT)
• Policy interest rate trends (10 years)
• Inflation trends (CPI)
• Exchange rate (TRY/USD)
• Analysis of:
  • Whether policy was expansionary or contractionary
  • Impact on inflation
  • Impact on currency stability
  • Impact on economic growth
• Evaluation of policy credibility and effectiveness

Must explain the economic theory behind policy decisions (e.g., inflation targeting, interest rate channel, expectations).

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2? Fiscal Policy (Turkey)

Must include:

• Government budget balance (% of GDP)
• Government debt (% of GDP)
• Public spending trends
• Overview of tax system (VAT, income tax, corporate tax)
• Analysis of fiscal policy impact on:
  • Inflation
  • Growth
  • Debt sustainability

Must include evaluation, not just description of numbers.

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DATA REQUIREMENTS (VERY IMPORTANT)

• All data must be real and verifiable.
• Must use reliable sources only:
  • World Bank
  • IMF
  • OECD
  • Central Bank of Turkey
  • Turkish Statistical Institute
• Data must cover a consistent 10-year period.
• No fabricated data.
• No fake references.

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CITATION & REFERENCING REQUIREMENTS

• In-text citations required (APA or Harvard style).
• Full reference list at end.
• Include URLs or official data source references.
• Proper academic referencing format.
• Must pass Turnitin plagiarism check.

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GRAPHS REQUIRED

The section must reference or include data for:

• Policy interest rate (10-year line graph)
• Inflation (CPI)
• TRY/USD exchange rate
• Budget balance (% GDP)
• Government debt (% GDP)

Graphs must be based on real data sources.

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PART 2: PRESENTATION SLIDE

You must also create:

1 PowerPoint slide (maximum 3 slides)

Slide title:
Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Turkey (20142024)

The slide must include:

• 23 key charts (clean and readable)
• Brief bullet points (not paragraphs)
• Clear visual presentation
• Professional formatting

The slide must be designed for a 3-minute oral presentation.

Additionally, provide:

• A short 3-minute speaking script (approximately 350450 words)
• Clear explanation of charts
• Logical flow from monetary policy fiscal policy evaluation

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Academic Level Expected

• Formal academic writing
• Analytical (not descriptive)
• Clear macroeconomic reasoning
• Logical structure with headings
• Critical evaluation of policy effectiveness
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic theory

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NOT ACCEPTABLE

• Wikipedia-level content
• AI-generated generic writing
• Plagiarism
• Fake citations
• Vague general statements
• Copy-paste from news articles

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Formatting Requirements (Written Section)

• 1,1001,300 words
• Times New Roman
• Double-spaced
• Clear headings/subheadings
• Academic tone
• Reference list included

WRITE MY PAPER