AdvancedYear 2 undergraduate

Market Structure Policy Brief

Assess a proposed price regulation using microeconomic models, welfare diagrams, and stakeholder impact analysis.

Requirements

  • Define the relevant market structure and baseline assumptions.
  • Model the proposed regulation with supply and demand diagrams.
  • Discuss effects on surplus, incentives, and distribution.
  • Recommend whether to adopt, revise, or reject the policy.

Deliverables

Four-page policy brief.
One welfare diagram with annotation.
Reference list for data or policy context.

Assessment focus

1

Economic model selection.

2

Strength of welfare analysis.

3

Clarity of recommendation.

4

Use of concise policy writing.