Here are some general requirements/instructions for the case study and roadmap questions to answer in your report. Please note that these questions merely serve as a roadmap to guide you through the case, and in-depth discussions about industry dynamics and business strategies beyond the scope of the questions require readings from other sources and are the key to getting bonus points.
Requirements/instructions
1. Grading:
Case Report – 100 points, plus up to 10 bonus points based on three dimensions – insight, comprehensiveness, and scientific format.
Late reports will be subject to a late penalty. Every day of delay will accumulate a 10% penalty.
Presentation – up to 10 bonus points for the presenter (informative and clear slides, in-depth explanation, etc.).
Students who are not actively participating in group meetings or contributing to the project will receive a grade penalty of 10-30%.
2. Each report should include a meeting memo at the end. Make sure you include this information: 1) meeting date/time; 2) participants; 3) responsibility of each member.
3. Report Length: 6 – 10 pages, excluding title, reference, and meeting memo;
4. Similarity score of your report and articles from other sources below 25%;
5. Font size equal to or smaller than 12;
6. No more than double space;
7. Provide a complete list of references for works that you cite (APA style);
8. Submission: word or PDF via Canvas;
Questions to cover:
What accounts for the subprime financial turmoil that burst onto the scene in the summer of 2007? Who is most to blame for this mess?
Overall, would you say that the U.S./Global financial system has functioned well or poorly through this episode? Is this sort of instability likely to strike again?
What is your assessment of how Ben Bernanke, the Chairman of the FED, has handled the situation?
If you were advising top lawmakers in Washington about the potential policy responses to the subprime turmoil, what advice would you offer? Please consider both short-term remedies and long-term reforms.
