Research Paper on Non-Western Countries

Please click on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo/index.html, and choose
your non-Western country such as: 1. Argentina; 2. Bolivia; 3. Brazil; 4. Chile; 5. China; 6.
Cuba; 7. Czech Republic; 8. Egypt; 9. Hong Kong; 10. Hungary; 11. India;12. Indonesia; 13.
Iraq; 14. Israel; 15. Japan; 16. Korea (North); 17. Korea (South); 18. Malaysia; 19. Mexico; 20.
New Zealand; 21. Nigeria; 22. Pakistan; 23. Peru; 24. Poland; 25. Russia; 26. Saudi Arabia; 27.
Singapore; 28. South Africa; 29. Taiwan; 30. Tanzania; 31.Thailand. You may choose a nonWestern country not listed above. Then, write a double-spaced research paper (minimum: 10
pages or maximum: 15 pages; No Plagiarism!!!) that includes:
Before submitting the entire “Research Paper”, you must turn in the following items at due dates:
A. Research Paper Outline (2 pages maximum: 20 points; Extra-Credit).
B. Four Progress Reports:
2.1. Research Paper Draft # 1: History, Political Situation & Economic Situation (10
points; Extra-Credit).
2.2. Research Paper Draft # 2: Key Macroeconomic Variables, Judiciary System &
Environment Concerns (10 points; Extra-Credit).
2.3. Research Paper Draft # 3: Health, Society, Family, Culture & Religion (10
points; Extra-Credit).
C. Final Research Paper:

1. History of the Country (10 points): Colonization, independence, revolution, war…
   Describe at least four components related to the history of the country.
2. Political Situation (10 points): Government, parties, parliament, congress…
   Describe at least four components related to the political situation of the country.
3. Economic Situation (10 points): Exports, imports, foreign direct investment,
   agriculture, industry, tourism, infrastructure, recession, depression, privatization,
   nationalization…
   Describe at least four components related to the economic situation of the country.
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4. Key macroeconomic Variables (10 points): Economic (GNP or GDP) growth, Income
   (GNP or GDP per capita), Inflation rate, unemployment rate, spending
   (consumer/government), investment…
   Describe at least four key macroeconomic variables.
5. Justice/Judiciary System (10 points): Constitution, laws, regulations, legal reform,
   Supreme Court, bar…
   Describe at least four components related to the justice/judiciary system of the country.
6. Environment Concerns (10 points): Air pollution, water pollution, soil erosion, solid
   waste, deforestation, desertification…
   Describe at least four components related to environment concerns.
7. Health Concerns (10 points): HIV/Aids, health care system, access to health care,
   tropical diseases, life expectancy…
   Describe at least four components related to health concerns.
8. Society/Family/Culture (10 points): Culture, ethnic groups, languages, gender issues,
   sports, Family size (small vs. large), classes (low, middle, upper), marriage (polygamy
   vs. monogamy)…
   Describe at least four components related to Society, Family, and Culture.
9. Religion (10 points): Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Pentecost, Baptist, Buddhist…
   Describe at least four components related to Religion.
10. Education (10 points): Primary, secondary, and/or higher education, literacy rate…
    Describe at least four components related to Education.
    You may also use the following video(s) related to a specific country:
11. India (chapters 4 and 17: Episode 2)
12. Chile (chapter 6: Episode 2)
13. Poland (chapters 9; 12; and 13: Episode 2)
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14. Bolivia (chapter 10: Episode 2)
15. Russia (chapters 15; 17; 18; 19; 20; and 18: Episode 2/chapter 13: Episode 3)
16. Mexico (chapters 4; 7; and 21: Episode 3)
17. Peru (chapter 19: Episode 3)
18. Indonesia and Korea (chapter 12: Episode 3)
19. Thailand and Brazil (chapter 14: Episode 3)
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    Research Paper on Non-Western Country
    (General Education Assessment for ECON 315: 150 points)
    Please choose your non-Western country. Then, write a double-spaced research paper
    (minimum: 10 pages or maximum: 15 pages; No Plagiarism!):
    A. Final Research Paper:
20. History of the Country (10 points): Colonization, independence,
    revolution, or war.
    Describe at least four components related to the history of the country.
21. Political Situation (5 points): Government, parties, parliament, or
    congress.
    Describe at least four components related to the political situation of the
    country.
22. Economic Situation (10 points): Exports, imports, foreign direct
    investment, agriculture, industry, tourism, infrastructure, recession,
    depression, privatization, or nationalization.
    Describe at least four components related to the economic situation of the
    country.
23. Key macroeconomic Variables (10 points): Economic (GNP or GDP)
    growth, Income (GNP or GDP per capita), Inflation rate, unemployment
    rate, spending (consumer/government), or investment.
    Describe at least four key macroeconomic variables.
24. Justice/Judiciary System (5 points): Constitution, laws, regulations, legal
    reform, or Supreme Court.
    Describe at least four components related to the justice/judiciary system of
    the country.
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25. Environment Concerns (5 points): Air pollution, water pollution, soil
    erosion, solid waste, deforestation, or desertification.
    Describe at least four components related to environment concerns.
26. Health Concerns (10 points): HIV/Aids, health care system, access to
    health care, tropical diseases, or life expectancy.
    Describe at least four components related to health concerns.
27. Society/Family/Culture (10 points): Culture, ethnic groups, languages,
    gender issues, sports, Family size (small vs. large), classes (low, middle,
    upper), or marriage (polygamy vs. monogamy).
    Describe at least four components related to Society, Family, and Culture.
28. Religion (5 points): Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Pentecost, Baptist, or
    Buddhist
    Describe at least four components related to Religion.
29. Education (10 points): Primary, secondary, and/or higher education, or
    literacy rate.
    Describe at least four components related to Education.
    References/Sources of Information (20 points): at least ten references.