For each of the three articles I’ve posted this week, I’d like you to write up your analysis of the macroeconomic impact. Use a style similar to the response papers: summary, economic analysis, opinion. But in this case, be sure that your opinion is supported by economic theory. Each topic is pretty straightforward, without a lot of built in complexity, but I’d still like to see your thoughts on how these topics contribute to the overall macroeconomy. What are the gains from changing an alphabet, for example (that justify the costs), how does a positive startup culture contribute to overall GDP and economic well being, etc.

The only article that might hit a paywall is the startup in Sweden article, so I’ve provided a download of that. Links to other articles are in the module.

The above link will take you to a simulation of fiscal policy and the national budget in which you are the economic advisor to the President of the United States. Follow the link and read the instructions for the simulation.

You can launch the simulation by clicking on this link: CEE National Budget Simulation (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

After you complete the simulation, answer the questions from the attached worksheet.  

write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. 

Part 1 (Post this response in the main U5 DB thread “Unit 5 Discussion Board”)

Businesses created in the United States are required to comply with U.S. laws and must act ethically. Recall that the law creates a minimum amount of behavior obligatory by businesses in humanity, whereas ethicsrequires more. Ethics is a major consideration in examining the actions of managers and the function of business organizations. An ethically minded business focuses on the following:

• Integrity: Focusing on the character of the individuals involved in the decision or action 
• Consequences: Focusing on good and bad decisions 
• Duties, obligations, and principles: Focusing on fairness, justice, and respect for individuals and property

As the manager of your restaurant, you want to have a clear understanding of how to handle ethical issues that arise. You conduct some research and discover there are six steps to ethical decision making. List, explain, and give an example of the six steps of ethical decision making that businesses can follow. Then, choose a business that you believe acts ethically and is socially responsible. Once you select a business, provide examples of how your company is acting with social responsibility.

Part 2 (Post this response in the appropriate topic within U5 DB)

You decide that your restaurant is going to be socially responsible by implementing a corporate social responsibility plan. Under this plan, your restaurant is going to perform a series of fundraisers, donate leftover goods to homeless shelters, purchase only locally grown produce, and so on. Based on the first initial of your last name, complete the following:

• First initial M–Z: Provide an argument that supports the decision to implement the corporate social responsibility plan for the restaurant. Provide research, legal terminology, and cite a legal case to support your argument. Submit your position by posting in the Unit 5 Debate Forum under the FOR topic. 
• First initial A–L: Provide an argument against implementing the decision to implement the corporate social responsibility plan for the restaurant. Provide research, legal terminology, and cite a legal case to support your argument. 

 Discuss ways that you plan to apply what you learned in this course and instructional methods in your current(current position Accounting Specialist) or future position. Pretend you are a business consultant selling your consultant business. Create a training proposal letter for a potential client that explains your professional services. 

Due on Monday