HC1072 T3 2017
Assessment 2: Group Assignment
Topic: GDP and Economic growth of Country 1 and Country 2, 2012-2016 (any 2
countries of your choice).
Task: Source the necessary data from the Word Bank, the Australian Bureau of
Statistics, OECD, CIA or similar institutions (e.g. https://data.worldbank.org/,
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/rankorder/rankorderguide.html ). Compare and contrast GDP, GPD per
capita and Economic growth rates of 2 countries. Use your knowledge of PPF
concept, GDP accounting methods and business cycles to explain why there are
differences/similarities between selected countries.
Assessment criteria
Due: Week 11 (for block mode class 11) ASSESSMENT 2
Weighting: 25%
Length: 1500 Words
Marking rubric
1. Formatting (page and section numbering, cover, etc.) 2 marks
2. Referencing style 1 marks
3. Knowledge of GDP accounting methods 10 marks
4. Using high quality graphs 5 marks
5. Use of the components of GDP 5 marks
6. Knowledge and use of economic indicators 1 marks
7. Extra effort 1 mark
