Economics Project on Experiential Learning
Timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
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March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
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March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
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May 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
Select a group-leader and let Prof. Atal know via email. Each group's leader will communicate with me, and only the leader has to submit the plan, final report, and presentation on Canvas on behalf of the entire group
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March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
Meet with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
The group meets and, based on the project, prepares a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
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March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
The group leader submits the project plan on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
A plan must consist of the following:
- Project title and names of group members
- Introduction
- Plan of action with a timeline of milestones to be achieved and deliverables with job delegations; provide a plan for the group meeting dates/times (must be at least once a week) throughout the duration of the project
- References and possible sources of data
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
The group presents their findings to the class and the employer, and the group leader submits the project presentation on Canvas (PowerPoint as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Submit Project Report to Canvas
The group leader submits the project report on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Send Peer-Review Score to Prof. Atal
Each group member sends a peer-review score between (-10) to 10 via email to Prof. Atal.
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May 2, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Competitive analysis Social sciences EconomicsSkills
effective communication international trade economics strategic decision making market structure economic theories monetary policies microeconomics macroeconomicsWelcome to Montclair State University’s Advanced Seminar in Economics, where the brightest minds converge to tackle real-world economic challenges. Our seminar is a capstone course designed for students majoring in Economics. Through this course, students integrate economic theory, quantitative tools, and institutional knowledge to address applied issues such as price elasticity of demand, market structure, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Our students possess a deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics principles, strategic decision-making processes, data-driven analytics, and effective communication skills.
Learners
Expected Outcomes:
- Analyze a provided dataset
- Conduct research relevant to the project
- Develop policy recommendations based on the research and analysis
Expected Deliverables:
- A detailed report including research, analysis, insights and recommendations
- A 10-15 minute presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations
Project timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
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March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
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March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
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May 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
Select a group-leader and let Prof. Atal know via email. Each group's leader will communicate with me, and only the leader has to submit the plan, final report, and presentation on Canvas on behalf of the entire group
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March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
Meet with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
The group meets and, based on the project, prepares a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
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March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
The group leader submits the project plan on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
A plan must consist of the following:
- Project title and names of group members
- Introduction
- Plan of action with a timeline of milestones to be achieved and deliverables with job delegations; provide a plan for the group meeting dates/times (must be at least once a week) throughout the duration of the project
- References and possible sources of data
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
The group presents their findings to the class and the employer, and the group leader submits the project presentation on Canvas (PowerPoint as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Submit Project Report to Canvas
The group leader submits the project report on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Send Peer-Review Score to Prof. Atal
Each group member sends a peer-review score between (-10) to 10 via email to Prof. Atal.
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May 2, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
We are looking for business owners who are passionate about collaboration and eager to work with our talented students over four weeks. Ideal projects should have a clear business problem statement and can be research-focused, task-focused, or a mix of both. Flexibility in negotiating the project scope is essential to ensure mutual benefit and successful outcomes.
Project Examples
- Evaluating the Effects of Monetary Policies on Economic Growth
- Impact of Fiscal Policies on Local Small Businesses
- Strategic Decision-Making in Competitive Markets
- Consumer Behavior and Price Elasticity Study
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
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March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
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March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
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May 2, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2025Experience start
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March 21, 2025Select group leader
Select a group-leader and let Prof. Atal know via email. Each group's leader will communicate with me, and only the leader has to submit the plan, final report, and presentation on Canvas on behalf of the entire group
-
March 28, 2025Meeting with employer
Meet with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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March 28, 2025Plan of Action, Milestones and Deliverables
The group meets and, based on the project, prepares a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
-
March 29, 2025Submit Project Plan on Canvas
The group leader submits the project plan on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
A plan must consist of the following:
- Project title and names of group members
- Introduction
- Plan of action with a timeline of milestones to be achieved and deliverables with job delegations; provide a plan for the group meeting dates/times (must be at least once a week) throughout the duration of the project
- References and possible sources of data
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April 25, 2025In Class Presentation
The group presents their findings to the class and the employer, and the group leader submits the project presentation on Canvas (PowerPoint as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Submit Project Report to Canvas
The group leader submits the project report on Canvas (word doc as a submission to the assignment).
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April 26, 2025Send Peer-Review Score to Prof. Atal
Each group member sends a peer-review score between (-10) to 10 via email to Prof. Atal.
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May 2, 2025Experience end