If your article deals with a topic we have not yet covered, you are encouraged to read the relevant text chapters. The use of handouts, overheads, etc. is encouraged. The grade will be based on the quality of the presentation and the quality of the economic analysis. The best presentation will not simply retell the article's story, but will rather place the article in the larger context of economic development and relate it to the ideas studied in class. The presentation dates will be assigned at the beginning of the semester.
Economic development is understood to be, at the very least, a rise in GDP per capita.
However, other considerations may be important and any additional development goals should be indicated. The group is to act as an advisor to the government of the country. It is to be assumed that the government desires economic development but that it is not particularly aware of the issues it faces. A one page summary of recommendation and a full list of all references is to be turned in during the presentation. Your grade is based on the quality of your presentation and the quality of your economic analysis.