1. 1/8/14
“Microcredit loans”
Explain how microcredit loans work.
Are microcredit loans an effective way to solve global poverty? Why or why not?
On desk: Microcredit loans wksht.

2. 1/8/14
Econ. Agenda
Quarter 2 binder check!
Intro. to Q2 final project: How to solve my country’s poverty (5 – paragraph essay)
HW: Research & Organize facts & info. for paper

3. Global Poverty Final Project
Purpose: The purpose of this project is for you to demonstrate your understanding of your country’s economic & demographic problems that are related to poverty, and to research, analyze, and propose viable solutions to those problems.
What you will do: Write a 5-paragraph essay (1) detailing your country’s economic situation, (2) programs to address poverty that are currently in place in your country, and (3) what you think the best way to solve or model for solving poverty in your country is.