Economics Skill #1 CER POST and Skill #2 Cost Benefit Analysis
Claim--Big Government vs. Small Government – Which Is Ideal for the U.S.? (one sentence)
Take a position--one point.
State each economic principle/concept discussed in the article that your evidence will illustrate. For example: Population Density, Social Goals, etc...--two points
Evidence #1: Use evidence from the article to support your claim. 1) Give a paragraph number, 2) include an appropriate quote from the paragraph. No points awarded for responses that do not clearly support your claim.--Two points
Reasoning #1: Explain how the evidence/quote proves your point and is economically accurate and logical. (one point) Explain how the economic principle that you stated in your claim is supported with your evidence. (one point)
Evidence #2: Use evidence from the article to support your claim. 1) Give a paragraph number, 2) include an appropriate quote from the paragraph. No points awarded for responses that do not clearly support your claim.--Two points
Reasoning #2: Explain how the evidence/quote proves your point and is economically accurate and logical. (one point) Explain how the economic principle that you stated in your claim is supported with your evidence. (one point)
Counterclaim & Rebuttal: State the most compelling argument against your position and the logic or evidence your opponent would use. Then, provide a rebuttal explaining why your original claim remains stronger despite this point. Answer in no more than three sentences.
Identify the primary COSTof your position (1-point) and provide a specific example of who is affected and what they must sacrifice--financial or otherwise (1-point). Answer in no more than three sentences.
Identify the primary BENEFIT of the position that you have taken? (1-point) and provide a specific example of who and how people would benefit? (1-point). Answer in no more than three sentences.