A/ ASSIGNMENT RECAP
- Write a 1200-word report on one economic policy relevant to Vietnam and take a position on it.
Suggested Structure:
I . Part 1: Newsletter
- Introduction (Suggested 100 words)
- Explanation of the policy. (Suggested 100 words)
- Potential impact on the economy (Suggested 300 words)
- Benefits of the policy(Suggested 100 words)
- Barriers and cost of the policy(Suggested 100 words)
- Final Statement (Suggested 100 words)
II. Part 2: Technical companion document
- Introduction (Suggested 100 words)
- Theoretical Framework (Suggested 100 words)
- Data analysis (Suggested 200 words)
B/ KEYWORD EXPLANATIONS
- Government Spending:
- Government spending refers to public expenditure on goods, services, and transfer payments by federal, state, and local entities.
- Carbon Pricing:
- Carbon pricing refers to government policies that put an explicit price on greenhouse gas emissions, usually in the form of a carbon tax or emissions trading system (cap-and-trade).
- Nationalization of all private transport:
- Nationalizing private transport refers to a government takeover of privately owned transportation companies and assets, like taxis, rideshares, buses, rail, airlines, etc.
- Interest Rate:
- The interest rate refers to the amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of its money. Interest rates affect the cost of borrowing and the incentives for saving and investment in an economy.
- Income Tax:
- Income tax is money paid to the government based on how much income a person or business earns.
D/ DETAILED OUTLINE
- Part 1: Newsletter
- Header: Include a clear and visually appealing header featuring the name of the letter and logo of the 'Speak Truth' lobby group.
- Introduction:
- Clearly state the specific policy initiative you are addressing and the stance you will take (for, against, or with modifications). Make your position explicit from the beginning.
Example:
- Healthcare access disparities remain a public policy challenge in Vietnam. Rural and lower-income populations face barriers to in-person care due to transportation costs and scarce medical resources in remote locales (Nguyen et al., 2022).
- Telehealth has emerged as an innovative modality to improve access by delivering virtual care using technologies like videoconferencing. This analysis examines a proposed nationwide subsidized telehealth policy for Vietnam using an economic evaluation framework, weighing projected benefits against expected costs and limitations.