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Lesson of the Day: ‘Inflation Has Arrived. Here’s What You Need to Know.’

U.S. inflation is at a 40-year high. In this lesson, students will learn about why prices rise or fall over time and what it means for the nation.

By Jeremy Engle

Lesson Overview

Featured Article: “ Inflation Has Arrived. Here’s What You Need to Know. ” by Jeanna Smialek

Have you noticed any prices going up? Say for food, gas or rent? Or for things like bikes or burritos?

The Times reported on Jan. 12 that inflation , as tracked by the Consumer Price Index, is rising at its highest rate since 1982. But what exactly is inflation, what is causing prices to go up and why are many economists worried about its continued rise?

In this lesson, you will learn about inflation and what the current rise in prices means for you, your family and your community. In a Going Further activity, you will act as an economic adviser to President Biden and make a recommendation for how to best tackle the problem.

What do you know about inflation? What do you want to know?

Have you and your family talked about rising prices? Has the higher cost of things affected what you buy and whether you save money?

Part 1. Watch a video

Watch the two-minute video above by the BBC News explaining what inflation means and why it’s happening now in Britain. Then, in writing or through discussion with a partner, respond to the following prompts:

In your own words, what is inflation?

According to the video, what is one reason inflation is happening right now?

How does inflation affect consumers?

Part 2: Analyze and Interpret a Graph

Year-over-year percent change

in the Consumer Price Index

without food

Year-over-year percent change in the Consumer Price Index

Look closely at the graph above showing the year-over-year percent change in the Consumer Price Index — the annual change in prices for a basket of goods and services — in the United States since 1965. Then, respond to the following questions drawn from our What’s Going On in This Graph? feature:

What do you notice about the year-over-year percent change in prices over the past half century?

What do you wonder? What questions does the graph raise?

What’s going on in this graph? Create a catchy headline that captures its main idea.

Finally, make a prediction: Based on what you learned from both the video and the graph, do you think inflation will continue to rise? Or do you believe the increase is a temporary problem?

Questions for Writing and Discussion

Read the featured article , and then answer the following questions:

1. Ms. Smialek writes: “Inflation has become central to the American zeitgeist in 2021 in a way that it hadn’t been for decades.” Give two examples from the article that support her observation.

2. The article defines inflation as “a loss of purchasing power over time.” In your own words, what is inflation? Use some concrete examples from everyday life to make your definition understandable to a fourth grader. What is the Consumer Price Index?

3. Why is a little bit of consumer price inflation generally viewed as desirable, according to the article? What roles does the Federal Reserve, America’s central bank, play in keeping prices from increasing too rapidly?

4. What are typical causes of inflation? What does Ms. Smialek mean when she writes: “The inflationary burst America has experienced this year has been driven partly by quirks and partly by demand.” Give an example of each.

5. Economic forecasters are divided about the future of inflation in the United States. Give one example to support the idea that “the price burst will fade,” as Ms. Smialek writes, and one to support the view that there are “concerning signs that inflation is becoming stickier.”

6. How does inflation impact different groups and institutions, such as borrowers, lenders, workers, banks and the stock market? Why can inflation be particularly hard on lower income households, according to the article?

7. What new things did you learn about inflation by reading the article? What details, lines or statistics stand out? Return to your prediction in the warm-up activity? Do you think prices will continue to increase and perhaps become a permanent feature of the economy or is inflation a transitory phenomenon? What evidence in the article leads you to this conclusion?

Going Further

Option 1: Learn more about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy.

Inflation is high and has been for months. It’s weighing on consumer confidence, making Washington and policymakers nervous, and threatening to eat away at household paychecks well into 2022. What questions do you still have about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy? What else do you want to know?

You might begin by looking at The Times’s Economy topics page , or by reading one of the articles on inflation and its impacts below. Then, write or discuss with a partner: What is your reaction to the article? How did it add to or change your understanding of inflation? What was the most fascinating, provocative or memorable thing you learned? What questions do you still have about inflation?

The $1 Pizza Slice Becomes Inflation’s Latest Victim

How Much Are You Willing to Pay for a Burrito?

Only 17% of Workers Say Their Pay Has Kept Pace With Inflation.

Consumer Prices Rose at Fastest Pace Since 1982, Pressuring Washington

Millennials Confront High Inflation for the First Time

Worried About Inflation? Here’s What That May Reveal About You.

Expert Answers to Readers’ Questions About Inflation

Option 2: Interview a family member about the prices of goods when they were young.

One fun way to learn more about inflation is to talk to an elder. Ask a parent, grandparent or older family member or friend what prices were when they were children for at least three of the items on the list below:

A candy bar

A hamburger

A movie ticket

A gallon of gas

Make sure to write down both the estimated price of the good and the approximate year. Then, do some research, either by visiting local businesses or by hunting online, to find out what the price is now for the same good.

Next, after you have gathered the information about prices then and now, make some observations: What do you notice? What do you wonder? What does the information you’ve gathered tell you about inflation and the change in prices over time?

Afterward, share your findings with your class and plot the information on a rough timeline of prices.

Option 3: Make a recommendation.

Inflation in the United States is rising at its fastest rate so far this century. At 7 percent, according to one index, inflation is more than triple the Federal Reserve’s target . While much of what’s happening is related to the pandemic and surging demand as the nation struggles to return to something resembling normalcy, Republicans have latched onto the issue , blaming President Biden for the economic situation.

Imagine you are an economic adviser to Mr. Biden: How concerned should we as a nation be about inflation? What should the Biden administration do to address it?

For example, should the president recommend that the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? Should he consider price controls or cut government spending? Or would you counsel him not to worry because the economy is generally strong and the inflation is likely to be a temporary phenomenon?

To help formulate your recommendation, you might read one or more of the Times articles and Opinion essays below:

Who’s to Blame for Rising Prices

Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy

Inflation Warning Signs Flash Red, Posing Challenge for Washington

Price Controls Set Off Heated Debate as History Gets a Second Look

The Perilous Politics of Rising Inflation (“The Daily” podcast)

History Says Don’t Panic About Inflation

We Need to Do Hard but Necessary Things to Tackle Inflation

Inflation Keeps Getting Worse. But Can the Fed Really Rein It In?

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Jeremy Engle joined The Learning Network as a staff editor in 2018 after spending more than 20 years as a classroom humanities and documentary-making teacher, professional developer and curriculum designer working with students and teachers across the country. More about Jeremy Engle

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Page one economics® articles aligned with the ap macroeconomics curriculum.

Keep your students in the know on timely economic issues with Page One Economics® . Each of these articles provides a simple, short overview of a current economic event that offers students an opportunity to use close reading strategies.

The Teacher’s Guide in each article includes student questions and a teacher answer key, plus additional resources and lesson ideas for classroom, extra credit, or make-up assignments. To find the answer key, or to assign Page One Economics ® as an online learning resource, register for an Econ Lowdown teacher account .

AP Macroeconomics Units and Topics are shown below, followed by the relevant Page One Economics ® articles.

Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts

• Opportunity cost and the production possibilities curve
• Comparative advantage and gains from trade
• Supply and demand
• Market equilibrium, disequilibrium, and changes in equilibrium

Relevant Articles

Does International Trade Create Winners and Losers?

The Global Economy: It’s a Small World After All

Money and Missed Opportunities

Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor?

Would Increasing the Minimum Wage Reduce Poverty?

Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle

• The circular flow and GDP
• Unemployment
• Price indices and inflation
• Real vs. nominal GDP
• Business cycles

GDP: Does It Measure Up?

How Do Imports Affect GDP?

Making Sense of the Ups and Downs of Prices

Making Sense of Unemployment Data

Money and Inflation: A Functional Relationship

Should We Fear the Inverted Yield Curve?

Why Scarce Resources Are Sometimes Unemployed

What's in Your Market Basket? Why Your Inflation Rate Might Differ from the Average

Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination

• Aggregate demand
• Short-run and long-run aggregate supply
• Equilibrium and changes in the aggregate demand‒aggregate supply model
• Fiscal policy

Falling Oil Prices Create Winners and Losers

Individual Income Tax: The Basics and New Changes

Unit 4: Financial Sector

• Financial assets
• Definition, measurement, and functions of money
• Banking and the expansion of the money supply
• Monetary policy

Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment?

Independence, Accountability, and the Federal Reserve System

Making Sense of Private Debt

A New Frontier: Monetary Policy with Ample Reserves

Would a Gold Standard Brighten Economic Outcomes?

Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies

• The Phillips curve
• Money growth and inflation
• Government deficits and national debt
• Crowding out
• Economic growth

Making Sense of the National Debt

The Productivity Puzzle

What Are the "Ingredients" for Economic Growth?

Will Robots Take Our Jobs?

Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance

• Balance of payments accounts
• Exchange rates and the foreign exchange market
• Effects of changes in policies and economic conditions on the foreign exchange market
• Changes in the foreign exchange market and net exports
• Real interest rates and international capital flows

International Trade: Making Sense of the Trade Deficit

Is a Strong Dollar Better than a Weak Dollar?

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Current Events Assignment #5

EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics: Current Events

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Why Use the Library?

For the Current Events assignment, while you can find the articles directly on the publisher's website (e.g., wsj.com), sometimes you may not be able to read the full article due to the so-called " Pay Wall ". As a PSU student, you can read full text articles in many major publications through the Library website at no additional cost. 

Key Publications

• The Economist Provides "insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology"
• Financial Times Full text from 1999 - 30 days ago (30-day embargo by publisher). Library also maintains last six months in print and older copies on microfilm. See print version .

** The Oregonian :  oregonlive.com  provides free access to articles published within the last six months.

Article Databases

In addition to looking up articles in individual publications, you can also search across multiple publications in an article database (a publication may or may not be in a given database). 

How to Find Specific Articles Guide

If you have an article citation or the title of an article, check the library guide, Find Specific Articles in Full Text.

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• Navigating Business Economics: Integrating Current Economic Events into College Assignments

A Guide to Integrating Current Economic Trends into Your College Business Economics Assignments

In the dynamic world of business economics, staying abreast of current economic events is not just a choice; it's a necessity. The landscape of global economics is ever-evolving, shaped by factors ranging from geopolitical shifts to technological advancements. As a college student studying business economics, the ability to integrate these current events into your assignments not only enhances the relevance of your work but also hones your analytical skills in real-world scenarios. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of staying informed about current economic events and provide strategies to seamlessly integrate this knowledge into your college business economics assignments. Why should college students bother integrating current economic events into their assignments? The answer lies in the relevance and applicability of such knowledge to real-world situations. While textbooks offer a solid foundation, current events inject a dose of reality into your academic pursuits. It's about bridging the gap between theory and practice, making your assignments more insightful and applicable to the challenges businesses face today. Current economic events serve as a goldmine for honing your analytical skills. Analyzing how economic theories and concepts apply to real-world situations sharpens your ability to critically assess and interpret data. Whether it's a sudden shift in market trends, the impact of a global crisis on industries, or changes in government policies, incorporating these elements into your assignments deepens your understanding and equips you with practical skills essential for your future career. The business world is not static, and neither should your approach to learning. Integrating current economic events adds a dynamic dimension to your assignments, transforming them from theoretical exercises into real-time case studies. This approach not only engages you in the subject matter but also prepares you to adapt to the constantly changing economic landscape you'll encounter in your professional journey. If you find yourself in need of help with your business economics assignment, this blog is designed to offer the support and insights required for success in your academic pursuits.

Now that we understand the importance of incorporating current economic events, let's delve into practical strategies to seamlessly integrate this knowledge into your college business economics assignments. The first step is to establish a habit of staying informed about current economic events. Follow reputable news sources, subscribe to economic journals, and leverage online platforms for the latest updates. Set aside dedicated time each day to immerse yourself in the economic landscape, ensuring you are well-versed in ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities. When tackling assignments, consciously seek opportunities to relate economic theories and concepts to real-world examples. For instance, if you're discussing supply and demand, analyze how recent changes in consumer behavior during a pandemic have influenced market dynamics. This not only showcases your understanding of theoretical frameworks but also demonstrates your ability to apply them in practical scenarios. Incorporate case studies into your assignments that reflect current economic events. Analyze how businesses responded to economic challenges, the strategies they employed, and the outcomes. Case studies provide a hands-on approach to learning, allowing you to draw parallels between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. Networking with industry professionals can provide invaluable insights into current economic events. Attend seminars, webinars, and conferences, and engage in discussions with professionals working in your field of study. These interactions offer a firsthand perspective on how economic theories manifest in the business world, enriching your assignments with practical knowledge. Embrace the dynamic nature of the economic landscape, and use it to your advantage. By staying informed, relating theories to real-world examples, utilizing case studies, and connecting with industry professionals, you'll not only excel in your assignments but also prepare yourself for a successful and impactful career in the ever-evolving world of business economics.

Understanding the Relevance:

Understanding the relevance of integrating current economic events into college assignments is paramount for students pursuing business economics. The question arises: why should students bother incorporating these real-time events into their academic endeavors? The answer is rooted in the undeniable relevance and applicability of such knowledge to real-world situations. While textbooks undoubtedly provide a solid theoretical foundation, the inclusion of current events injects a vital dose of reality into academic pursuits. It's not merely an academic exercise but rather a strategic move aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice. By infusing your assignments with insights drawn from the latest economic developments, you elevate their significance, making them more insightful and directly applicable to the contemporary challenges businesses face. This integration transforms your academic journey from a theoretical exploration into a practical engagement with the intricacies of the dynamic economic landscape. It allows you to go beyond the confines of traditional learning and encourages you to apply economic theories to the complex and ever-changing scenarios encountered by businesses today. In doing so, students develop a nuanced understanding of how economic principles manifest in real-world contexts. The ability to connect theory with practical applications not only enriches the academic experience but also equips students with skills that are highly valuable in their future careers. Consequently, integrating current economic events into assignments becomes a deliberate strategy for cultivating a holistic understanding of business economics—one that goes beyond the theoretical realm to encompass the dynamic and evolving nature of the global economy. In essence, this approach transforms assignments from routine academic exercises into proactive initiatives that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their professional lives. As students embark on this journey of integrating real-world economic events into their assignments, they position themselves to emerge not just as scholars but as adept analysts and problem solvers ready to navigate the complexities of the business world with practical insights and a deep understanding of the ever-shifting economic landscape.

Enhancing Analytical Skills:

Current economic events serve as a goldmine for honing your analytical skills. Analyzing how economic theories and concepts apply to real-world situations sharpens your ability to critically assess and interpret data. Whether it's a sudden shift in market trends, the impact of a global crisis on industries, or changes in government policies, incorporating these elements into your assignments deepens your understanding and equips you with practical skills essential for your future career. The dynamic nature of economic events demands a keen analytical eye, fostering a capacity to dissect complex scenarios and draw meaningful conclusions. This analytical prowess becomes a cornerstone for success, as it enables you to navigate the intricate web of economic factors influencing decision-making processes in the business world. By engaging with real-world events, you develop a nuanced perspective that transcends textbook knowledge, making you a more agile and insightful thinker in the realm of business economics.

Creating a Dynamic Learning Environment:

The business world is not static, and neither should your approach to learning. Integrating current economic events adds a dynamic dimension to your assignments, transforming them from theoretical exercises into real-time case studies. This approach not only engages you in the subject matter but also prepares you to adapt to the constantly changing economic landscape you'll encounter in your professional journey. Embracing a dynamic learning environment fosters a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptability, qualities highly valued in the fast-paced world of business. When your assignments mirror the real-world complexities of economic dynamics, you become adept at navigating uncertainties, identifying opportunities, and strategizing for challenges. This proactive approach to learning not only enhances your academic experience but also cultivates a mindset that positions you as an agile and resourceful professional in the business arena. As you immerse yourself in current economic events, you are not just studying theoretical concepts; you are actively participating in the evolution of economic thought and its practical implications. This transformative learning experience becomes a cornerstone for your professional growth, preparing you to thrive in an environment where adaptability and analytical acumen are essential for success.

Strategies for Integration:

Now that we understand the importance of incorporating current economic events, let's delve into practical strategies to seamlessly integrate this knowledge into your college business economics assignments. The first and foremost strategy involves establishing a consistent habit of staying informed about current economic events. By regularly following reputable news sources, subscribing to economic journals, and leveraging online platforms for the latest updates, you create a solid foundation for integrating real-world insights into your academic work. Allocating dedicated time each day to immerse yourself in the economic landscape ensures that you stay well-versed in ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities, enriching your assignments with up-to-date information.

When tackling assignments, consciously seek opportunities to relate economic theories and concepts to real-world examples. For instance, if you're discussing supply and demand, analyze how recent changes in consumer behavior during a pandemic have influenced market dynamics. This not only showcases your understanding of theoretical frameworks but also demonstrates your ability to apply them in practical scenarios. Integrating case studies into your assignments that reflect current economic events provides a hands-on approach to learning. Analyze how businesses responded to economic challenges, the strategies they employed, and the outcomes. These case studies offer a valuable bridge between theory and practice, allowing you to draw parallels between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. Networking with industry professionals can provide invaluable insights into current economic events. Attend seminars, webinars, and conferences, and engage in discussions with professionals working in your field of study. These interactions offer a firsthand perspective on how economic theories manifest in the business world, enriching your assignments with practical knowledge. Establishing connections with professionals not only expands your understanding of current economic events but also opens doors to potential mentors and future opportunities.

Stay Informed:

The first step towards seamlessly integrating current economic events into your college business economics assignments is to establish a robust habit of staying informed. This involves actively following reputable news sources, subscribing to economic journals, and leveraging online platforms for the latest updates. By dedicating specific time each day to immerse yourself in the economic landscape, you ensure that you are well-versed in ongoing trends, challenges, and opportunities. This commitment to staying informed serves as the foundation for a dynamic and relevant academic approach, allowing you to draw connections between theoretical concepts and real-world occurrences.

Relate Theories to Real-World Examples:

When tackling assignments, it is crucial to consciously seek opportunities to relate economic theories and concepts to real-world examples. For instance, if you're discussing supply and demand, delve into how recent changes in consumer behavior during a pandemic have influenced market dynamics. This approach goes beyond textbook knowledge, showcasing not only your understanding of theoretical frameworks but also your ability to apply them in practical scenarios. By weaving real-world examples into your assignments, you demonstrate a nuanced comprehension of economic theories and their implications, making your work more engaging and applicable to the challenges faced by businesses today.

Utilize Case Studies:

Incorporating case studies into your assignments is a powerful strategy for integrating current economic events. Analyze how businesses responded to economic challenges, the strategies they employed, and the outcomes they experienced. Case studies provide a hands-on approach to learning, allowing you to draw parallels between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. By dissecting real-world scenarios, you enhance your analytical skills and gain insights into the complexities of decision-making in the business world. This practical dimension enriches your assignments, making them more insightful and reflective of the dynamic economic landscape.

Connect with Industry Professionals:

Networking with industry professionals is a valuable avenue for gaining firsthand insights into current economic events. Actively participate in seminars, webinars, and conferences, and engage in discussions with professionals working in your field of study. These interactions offer a direct perspective on how economic theories manifest in the business world, enriching your assignments with practical knowledge. Establishing connections with professionals not only enhances your understanding of current economic events but also opens doors to potential mentorship and future career opportunities. This proactive engagement with industry experts provides a unique vantage point that goes beyond traditional academic sources, making your assignments more informed and relevant to the practical challenges of the business world.

In conclusion, integrating current economic events into your college business economics assignments is a transformative journey that goes beyond the confines of traditional learning. By staying informed, relating theories to real-world examples, utilizing case studies, and connecting with industry professionals, you not only enrich the academic experience but also position yourself as a dynamic and adaptable professional in the ever-evolving world of business economics. This proactive approach equips you with the skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of the economic landscape, ensuring that your assignments contribute not only to your academic success but also to your growth as a future leader in the field. Embrace the dynamic nature of the business world, and let your assignments be a testament to your ability to bridge theory and practice with finesse and relevance.

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This article covers a list over 130 Current Event Essay Topics and a Current Event Essay Example. It also discusses the ho to choose a Current Event Essay Topic that best fits your interests.

Current events essays are common assignments given by English professors which means learning to write them is a key to passing and succeeding in English class. Writing an essay may seem like a simple assignment, but when it is due tomorrow, a blank word document and piles of books can seem paralyzing.

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Current Event Essay

A current events essay is a written description of a recent situation, issue, or happening. Current events essays are often assigned by English professors as a way to teach students about the research, writing, and editing process.

Properties of Current Events Essays

• Are written in standard essay format
• Include in-text citations and follow a specific citation format
• Summarize a recent or upcoming event known to the public

You may also be interested to read about Argumentative business essay topics

How to choose your topic

Sometimes a current events essay assignment will provide specific instructions about what topic to write about.

Other times, students will have more flexibility in choosing a topic. Be sure to carefully review your assignment’s rubric and instructions.

If you will be choosing your own topic, make note of the following before you narrow down topic choices:

1. Do the instructions place any time constraints on your topic? In other words, does your current event have to be something that happened within the last year or can it be something that happened five years ago?

2. Does your topic need to relate to a specific industry or genre such as politics, sports, or business?

3. Are there any analytical components that are supposed to be addressed by your essay or are it purely descriptive?

How to Research Efficiently

Tackling the research process can, no doubt, feel a bit intimidating. Here are some basic steps for getting started:

1. Know how many sources you will need  so that you can allow enough time to research.

2. Choose credible sources.  This will depend on the instructions you are given. some professors allow business or media articles while others will only want scholarly sources.

3. Know exactly what you are looking for  before you start your research. Jot down three or four main bullet points of what you will be looking for while you are researching.

Think of these points like a road map. They will guide your reading so you know what passages will be relevant to your paper.

Usually, you will be looking for information that relates to the  What, Where, When, Who, Why,  and  How  aspects of your topic.

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Politics current event essay topics.

• How will Black Lives Matter affect the 2020 elections?
• Should the police be defunded?
• How is the Trump presidency changing international relationships?
• How should the U.S. respond to cyber hacking by Russia, China, and other countries?
• Should the United States raise the minimum wage for workers?
• How can cities in the U.S. be better designed to create a safer and more economically productive community?
• Is the U.S. economy becoming stronger or weaker?
• How will COVID-19 change working in America? Around the world?
• Getting “off the grid” is a current trend. What is the benefit of becoming self-sufficient? Is it worth the cost?
• Does better health care for everyone make a better and stronger economy in the U.S.?
• Does it make sense to give U.S. citizenship to all babies born in the United States?
• Gallup polls show that Americans view Unemployment and the economy as the top problem in the United States. Does evidence suggest they are right?
• What are the different sides of the current debate over immigration reform in the U.S.?
• Does the United States have a good or a poor educational system compared to the rest of the world?
• How important is it to reduce the Federal budget deficit?
• What will be the most important issues in the next Presidential election cycle?
• What is causing the increasingly high cost of healthcare in the United States?
• Should the U.S. continue using drone strikes against terrorists?
• How is the current U.S. drought going to affect the fire season and food supply?
• Should the death penalty be outlawed throughout the U.S.?
• Should the U.S. aggressively work to change towards alternative energies like solar and wind power?
• What is the best way to create new jobs in the United States to get people back to work?
• Is the United States responsible for keeping peace around the world? What role should the U.S. play in preventing or intervening in wars and abusive governments?
• Should the United States fund college education more for people? What should be the rules for the repayment of loans?
• Should the United States make it easier for educated people or people with valuable skills to immigrate to the United States?
• How can the Borders of the United States be made more secure? How important is border security?
• Should it be easier for people to become United States citizens?
• What infrastructure projects should be the top domestic priority in the United States?
• How has the high incarceration rate in the United States affected the economy? What Federal and State policies have driven up this incarceration rate?
• How has the Black Lives Matter movement affected the debate about racism in the United States?

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Sports Current Event Essay Topics

• Should sports teams play to empty stands rather than not play at all?
• How will COVID-19 affect sports in the future?
• Should college football players receive a salary or other compensation for their playing?
• Should the owner of a professional team be held accountable for the comments he makes in a private conversation?
• Is it worth it for a city to invest in building a bigger and better stadium for its professional sports team?
• What is the value of a college sports team for a college? How does this help the college in terms of getting financial support from alumni? Attracting students? Supporting the economy of their community?
• What is the difference between sports and entertainment?
• How have new technologies made by watching sports different? Is the experience of watching sports better or worse than it was before?
• Which is more interesting to watch, college or professional sports?
• What sports should be taken out or added to the Olympic games?
• Should performance-enhancing drugs be allowed in sports? What should be the rules about these drugs? Should athletes who used them in the past before they were outlawed be prevented from being entered into Hall of Fame?
• Is racism in sports a problem?
• Should athletes protest racism in America by not participating in the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance?
• Is participating in organized sports a good or bad idea for young people?
• Is it better for young people to specialize in one sport from a young age? Or should they try a variety of sports?
• Choose your favorite sport. What is the best way for coaches to identify the best talent in their specific sport? Are there better ways to pick a team?
• How much of a role do parents play in developing top talent in their children? What is the best way parents can help develop their children’s sports career? What are the worst mistakes parents make?
• Can fan-owned teams solve sports problems?

World Issues Current Event Essay Topics

• How will COVID-19 change the world economy?
• Is WHO and organization that provides the information we can trust?
• Is the International Space Station a good way to bridge differences between nations, or is it vulnerable to become a political tool?
• Are we heading towards a 3rd World War?
• Is N.A.T.O. and an effective organization?
• How can the International Community prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons? How important is it that Iran not be allowed nuclear weaponry?
• What is the effect on Africa on the fact that many children have been forced to be soldiers?
• Is the EU going to survive the current economic problems countries have been having? Should the EU nations separate their economies?
• Is violence along the border of Mexico getting better?
• How can ethnic killings be stopped in Sudan?
• Is China easing up in restrictions for Religion or not? Are human rights better or worse in China than in the past?
• Should women’s issues be more important in international affairs?
• Is China about to overtake the United States economically?
• What is the effect of piracy on the stability of world commerce? How important is it to stop African pirates?
• Is there a better way to fight the war against drugs internationally?
• Is China starting to deal with their pollution problem?
• How has social media helped positively influence the world?
• Is India a poor nation or an emerging superpower?
• How can we stop the world population from reaching 9 billion in 2050? Is it important to work to limit world population growth?
• Should the world follow Bhutan’s development model?
• How healthy is the Indian Judicial System?
• Why do African nations have so many civil wars?
• Has foreign aid hurt Africa more than helping it?
• How has the influence of western media hurt underdeveloped nations?
• Does Colonialism still affect the nations that were colonized? Pick a nation and explain the continuing problems in that nation due to the history of being colonized.

Health and Medicine Current Event EssayTopics

• What can we do to better prepare ourselves for pandemics in the future?
• What are the lessons the medical community will learn from COVID-19?
• Are E-Cigarettes less harmful than smoking?
• Why do people oppose the Affordable Care Act?
• Does spending time on media cause children to have mental health problems?
• How is the job of frontline health workers like pharmacists, nurses, and doctors going to change?
• Is it possible to get AIDS infection rates to zero?
• What is preventing the world from eradicating polio?
• How are new technologies changing health care?
• What are the current trends in research about helping people break out of addictive behaviors?
• Traditional Chinese Medicine birth practices like eating the placenta (which in Western countries is usually encapsulated by being steamed dried and ground into pills) are becoming popular among some celebrities. What is the benefit of this practice? Is there any scientific evidence it works?
• Does making a city a “no smoking zone” really benefit health? Does it stop people from smoking, or help them quit? Does it result in fewer smokers in that city?
• What is the best diet for people with heart disease in their family history?
• The length of the average life continues to increase. What does current research say about the best lifestyle for someone who wants to live to be 100?
• Research is finding that what we think a medicine or food will do sometimes affects the way our body reacts. What is the evidence that our mind controls our body?
• Current health food trends include eating “superfoods” or going “gluten-free.” Take a current food trend and investigate the scientific evidence that this helps people have better health.
• What is the benefit of taking a daily low dose of Aspirin for older people?

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Media and Entertainment Current Event Essay Topics

• How has Twitter changed Entertainment news? What are the most recent scandals made bigger because of Tweets?
• Is it inevitable that teenage stars eventually turn to drugs, alcohol, or other destructive behavior?
• Are female stars fighting back effectively against being judged by their looks, and especially by their weight?
• Which celebrity does the best job of seeming to be authentic? Is there a celebrity who seems to be as nice as they appear? How can fans know?
• How have shows like “Project Runway” influenced fashion? Have they motivated people to become more creative and personal in what they wear?
• In what way does the attention of the media on religious figures like The Pope affect the way they behave?
• Are the recent Christian movies helping win the culture wars?
• Why are cooking shows like “Chopped” popular?
• What is the best recent film adapted from a novel?
• What are the best movies in the current year? Do the Academy Awards winners reflect the very best movies?
• Is recap culture hurting television?
• Recently, scripts from pro-wrestling have been released showing that the storyline is written even though the wrestling is improved. Analyze how pro-wrestling is similar to other forms of live or taped entertainment.
• Which current actors from Bollywood or other film industry outside of the U.S. seem most likely to make it big in Hollywood?
• Does getting involved in a scandal hurt or help a celebrity’s career?
• Does being on American Idol, The Voice or other singing contest help an artist’s career? Do winners do better than other contestants?
• Pick one of the current Reality T.V. shows to investigate. How “Real” are these shows? What is done for entertainment value more than for depicting real life? Do these shows hurt or help the people on them?

Controversial Issues Current Event Essay Topics

• Affirmative Action
• Alternative medicine
• America’s global influence
• Artificial intelligence
• Assisted suicide
• Bilingual education
• Capital punishment
• Charter schools
• Childhood obesity
• Civil rights
• Climate change
• Cryptocurrency
• Cyber bullying
• Drug legalization
• Eating disorders
• Factory farming
• Foreign aid
• Freedom of speech
• Genetic engineering
• Health insurance
• Immigration
• Labor unions
• Minimum wage
• Nuclear energy
• Organic food
• Offshore drilling
• Outsourcing
• Racial profiling
• Reparations
• Screen addiction
• Self-driving cars
• Sex education
• Smart speakers
• Social security
• Standardized testing
• Urban agriculture
• Violence in the media
• Women’s rights
• Zero tolerance policies

Current Event Essay Example

The negative social impacts of “tomorrowland music festival” essay.

“Tomorrowland” is among the biggest global music events that were first launched in 2005. Despite the benefits of this festival for the local community, such as increased economic activity and employment, “Tomorrowland” has also been criticized for the presence of drugs on-site, the issues with cleaning up the location after the festival, local community’s quality of life, and noise pollution.

According to Turner (2017), during events such as Tomorrowland, “police generally occupy a low-key role at festivals with a focus on the seizure of drugs, rather than arrests” (241). Hence, the youth attending this event is exposed to drugs and seeing people around them be under the influence.

Another issue with Tomorrowland is the effect that this festival has on the local community. According to Pavluković et al. (2018), the governments and organizers of festivals usually cite the economic benefits of these events but fail to acknowledge the discomfort the locals feel. An obvious environmental impact is trash left behind by the visitors, which requires the administration of the festival to invest in clearing the site after “Tomorrowland” is over.

Adbulredha et al. (2017) argue that major music festivals generate substantial quantities of solid waste, an estimated “0.89 kg per guest” (p. 388). This problem affects the environment negatively since this waste includes non-recyclable objects or items that need to be collected and send for recycling.

Finally, noise pollution due to the powerful sound systems used by “Tomorrowland’s” performers, which can affect the hearing of the people attending the festival and cause discomfort to the community members, is also a problem.

Overall, although “Tomorrowland” is an important cultural event that has multiple benefits, it also endangers the youth and the environment and causes discomfort for the locals.

Abdulredha, M., Al Khaddar, R., Jordan, D., Kot, P., Abdulridha, A., & Hashim, K. (2018). Estimating solid waste generation by hospitality industry during major festivals: A quantification model based on multiple regression.  Waste Management, 77 , 388-400. Web.

Pavluković V., Armenski T., Alcántara-Pilar J.M. (2019) The impact of music festivals on local communities and their quality of life: Comparation of Serbia and Hungary. In A. Campón-Cerro A., J. Hernández-Mogollón, & J. Folgado-Fernández (Eds.), Best practices in hospitality and tourism marketing and management. Applying quality of life research (pp. 217-237). Springer.

Turner, T. (2017). Space, drugs and Disneyfication. An Ethnography of British youth in Ibiza. [Doctoral dissertation, Coventry University]. CURVE.

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