Academic Writing

Many Asian countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea have achieved tremendous economic growth in the last forty years of development. One of the key success factors has been macroeconomic stability in these countries. Do you agree with the above statement? Please explain and elaborate on your view. To address this question, you will need to support your view(s) by showing the reader the evidence upon which they are based. Such evidence may include the economic performance of ONE Asian country chosen for illustration, what the government has specifically done (or not done) in order to achieve macroeconomic stability. Some of these evidences presented may be open to several interpretations, hence you should try to demonstrate why a particular argument is preferable to other interpretations in supporting your point of view. To start you off on this assignment, you may wish to read the paper, “Overview, The Making of a Miracle” (from the World Bank Report (1993), ‘The East Asian Miracle’). This paper will be sent to you once you are being awarded with the project. Assignment guidelines • The essay should be between 1800 and 2000 words. • More marks will be awarded for reports, which demonstrated more comprehensive knowledge of economic policies and the global environment and in-depth understanding of the economic issues involved. • Assignments should be type-written using 12-font size and 1.5 line spacing. Please include page number. • References are a key aspect of an essay. Any idea, theme, or argument that you found in the literature and used in your essay must be cited within the essay. • Include a Reference List and Bibliography at the end of your assignment. (Harvard Referencing)