- Complete the International Financial System Worksheet by collecting and recording information on the currencies of three countries, each from a different world region. Use the data collected to compare the value of those currencies over the past five years and analyze the effects and consequences of any differences and changes.
- Write a paper of approximately 750 words that analyzes your findings. Your paper should include the following elements:
- Your source(s) for the currency values you gathered in the International Financial System Worksheet table
- A summary of the trends in currency fluctuations for the three countries, as observed from the data collected in the table
- A discussion of the trends over time. Are the trends consistent over time? Across each of the countries? Note the similarities and differences you find.
- An analysis of how those trends affect trade between the United States and each of the three countries researched, as well as trade between each of the three countries
- Conclusions about how governments, exporters, importers, and consumers are affected by the specific trends observed
- Format your paper using West Writing Style Handbook guidelines.
GRADING RUBRIC
1. Did you exceed the minimum word count? 5/5 %
2. Did you follow WEST’s Writing Style Guidelines? 5/5 %
3. Did you communicate & format your paper clearly? 5/5 %
4. Did you answer all the assigned questions? 10/10 %
5. Did you put quality thoughts & points into your paper? 75/75 %
6. Did you submit your assignment on time? (-20% for each day late)