Microeconomics

Microeconomics Project and Guidelines

Spring 2020 Semester
Microeconomics
ECON 2302

Project Topic
Select one company that delivers goods or services in Qatar (telecommunications, oil & gas, clothes, restaurant/food, cleaning recreation, etc.)

1. Discuss the market structure of that specific company.

2. Describe how the firm is operating in this market to produce these goods and/or services

3. Discuss the technology used by firm in reference to the goods and/or services it produces

4. Describe its fixed costs

5. Describe its inputs (workers, material, etc.) and how they affect its variable costs

The written document should reflect the following
• Demonstrated ability to find sources on the specific topic.
• A coherent and systematic research strategy.
• At least 3 books, academic journals, or web links in the references must be cited in the text.
• Use of appropriate sources for the topic.
• Uniform and correct bibliographic citation.
• Correct spelling and grammar.
• Careful attention should be given to source citations, proper listing of references, the use of footnotes, and the presentation of tables and graphs.

Paper Format
• Cover page with title, course, name, date
• The paper should include
o Introduction,
o Text discussion,
o Conclusion,
o References (bibliography),
o Appendices (if needed)
• The written document should not exceed 4 pages of text (the text should ideally be between 2 and 3 pages)
• The document must be type-written (use word processor).
• Use double spaced lines, a Times font and 11 or 12 point size.
• No plagiarization

Resources
• Utilize the library or computer labs, if necessary
• Additional on-line reference materials

Oral Presentation

· Length: 7 minutes
· additional 3 minutes for questions and/or discussion
· 5 – 8 PowerPoint Slides

Instructor’s Help
► Please seek help, whenever needed!!