Local and State Finance Economics
Local and State Finance Economics Assignment
State and Local Public Finance
Written Assignment #1
Use a 12 point font size and standard margins for the paper. Indent the first word of every paragraph. You may use either single- or double-spacing.
Part 1:
1. Read “A Pure Theory of Local Expenditures,” by Charles Tiebout. (A link to the articlehttps://www.unc.edu/~fbaum/teaching/PLSC541_Fall08/tiebout_1956.pdf
2. Prepare a detailed outline of the article.
A link to an example of a detailed outline：http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/350/jaeckelj/detailedoutline.htm
3. Write in your own words a brief one paragraph summary of the paper.
Part 2:
4. Research and consider the problem of the proposal to relocate the Columbus Crew to Austin, Texas.
a. Provide a detailed background on the Columbus Crew and their proposed relocation.
b. Discuss the pros and cons of the move from the perspective of the Columbus Crew.
c. Discuss the pros and cons of the move from the perspective of the city of Columbus, Franklin County, and the state of Ohio. (You do not have to address each separately.)
d. Can we use the Tiebout model to frame the discussion of this problem? If no, why not? If yes, why? Provide examples to support your argument.
5. You should provide a works cited list and citations for any information that you use in your discussion. Use the MLA format for your citations. (A link for the MLA format can be found on Carmen.)
This assignment will be worth 50 points. You will be graded on the following criteria: 1) following instructions, 2) grammar, 3) citations, 4) clarity, 5) critical thinking. Each criterion represents 20% of your total score.
Criterion
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
Instructions
Followed all instructions
Followed almost all instructions
Followed most instructions
Followed some instructions
Did not follow instructions
Grammar
0-2 errors
3-4 errors
5-6 errors
7-8 errors
9 or more errors
Citations
All information correctly cited in the MLA format
All information correctly cited in the wrong format
1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, in the MLA format
1-3 missing citations or missing works cited page, wrong format
4 or more missing citations
Clarity
Clearly written and on topic
Mostly clear and on topic
Somewhat clear or tendencies to get off topic
Not clear, but mostly on topic
Not clear and off topic
Critical Thinking
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts
Demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts
Demonstrates a moderate understanding of the concepts
Demonstrates a familiarity with the concepts
Does not demonstrate an understanding of the concepts
