Impact of smoking on healthcare costs

Week 8 Assignment: Research Paper

Using the topic you selected and the outline you followed in week 3 assignment, please write a 7-10 page research paper using APA Format.  Your research paper must include an extensive explanation and have a thesis statement.  A thesis statement is a strong statement that you can support with evidence.  The research paper should have a abstract, literature review and discussion (body of the paper addressing the issues listed below), recommendation, a well-defined conclusion, and reference pages.  You must use at least 5 resources.

In your paper, you must address the following:

• An overview of the issue
• Why is this issue a concern from a health care economics perspective?
• Who are the major parties involved in this issue?
• Which market forces have an impact on this issue?
• How is demand illustrated in this issue?
• How is supply illustrated in this issue?
• How has the affordable care act impacted this issue?
• How are health disparities demonstrated in this issue?
• How has this issue been improved in other global markets?
• What is your recommendation for making improvements based on economic principles.

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Assignment Instructions:

Please review the Final Paper/Project Grading Rubric prior to submission (Click on View IRubric  in the main Assignment List page).

Final Paper/Project is due in the Assignment portion of the classroom by Sunday, 11:55 p.m. EST each week. Make sure you read and understand the directions and requirements for each Assignment. Please ensure you cite your references in APA format with a minimum of 5 references (You may use your textbook as a reference and you should have a minimum of 4 academic outside references including 2 peer-reviewed journal articles).  Assignments submitted late without advance notice will receive a 5% per day late penalty and will not be accepted for grading five (5) days past the due date.