Write 3 paragraphs on the argument made by Angus Deaton in the Reading
on “The Great Escape” (first 2 pages from Week 1 readings).It
should be submitted on iLearn as a Word document (.docx) or a PDF.
Paragraph 1: According to Deaton, much of the inequality in the modern
world is a “between-country” inequality? Is this kind of inequality
morally acceptable (good) or not (bad)? Why?
Paragraph 2: What is Deaton’s biggest concern regarding “within-country”
inequality?
Paragraph 3: According to Deaton, which policies are most and least likely to
help poor countries? Do you agree or disagree?
Grading: I want you to engage with the argument, but more importantly,
to write clearly about your reactions. The primary point of
this assignment is to write 3 clear, interpretable, logically organized
paragraphs.
1. Summary of Arguments/Engagement: demonstrate an understanding of
the arguments in Deaton. 2 points total
2 . Writing clarity and quality: points will be taken off for incomplete
sentences, subject-verb agreement, and unclear diction. (3 points total)
3. Write NO MORE than 1 page, 1.5 spaced for the entire assignment. Be
concise.
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