Economics Project on Experiential Learning
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Timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
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November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
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December 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
Each group must elect a leader. The elected group leader has to email the professor (AtalV@montclair.edu) notifying acceptance of the leader position.
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November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
The group leader sets up and eventually meets with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
The group meets and, based on the project, develops a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
The leader has to submit the plan on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment) and Riipen (as part of the specific task) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
In-person presentation to the class on the assigned date and virtual presentation to the employer
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December 17, 2025Report Submission
The leader has to submit the report both on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment by the assigned due date) and Riipen (as part of the specific task by 12/16) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 17, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Competitive analysis Social sciences EconomicsSkills
effective communication international trade economics strategic decision making market structure economic theories monetary policies microeconomics macroeconomicsWelcome to Montclair State University’s Advanced Seminar in Economics, where the brightest minds converge to tackle real-world economic challenges. Our seminar is a capstone course designed for students majoring in Economics. Through this course, students integrate economic theory, quantitative tools, and institutional knowledge to address applied issues such as price elasticity of demand, market structure, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Our students possess a deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics principles, strategic decision-making processes, data-driven analytics, and effective communication skills.
Learners
Expected Outcomes:
- Analyze a provided dataset
- Conduct research relevant to the project
- Develop policy recommendations based on the research and analysis
Expected Deliverables:
- A detailed report including research, analysis, insights and recommendations
- A 10-15 minute presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations
Project timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
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November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
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December 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
Each group must elect a leader. The elected group leader has to email the professor (AtalV@montclair.edu) notifying acceptance of the leader position.
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November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
The group leader sets up and eventually meets with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
The group meets and, based on the project, develops a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
The leader has to submit the plan on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment) and Riipen (as part of the specific task) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
In-person presentation to the class on the assigned date and virtual presentation to the employer
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December 17, 2025Report Submission
The leader has to submit the report both on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment by the assigned due date) and Riipen (as part of the specific task by 12/16) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 17, 2025Experience end
Project examples
We are looking for business owners who are passionate about collaboration and eager to work with our talented students over four weeks. Ideal projects should have a clear business problem statement and can be research-focused, task-focused, or a mix of both. Flexibility in negotiating the project scope is essential to ensure mutual benefit and successful outcomes.
Project Examples
- Evaluating the Effects of Monetary Policies on Economic Growth
- Impact of Fiscal Policies on Local Small Businesses
- Strategic Decision-Making in Competitive Markets
- Consumer Behavior and Price Elasticity Study
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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Q1 - Checkbox
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Q2 - Checkbox
Main contact
Timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
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November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
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December 17, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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November 1, 2025Experience start
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November 2, 2025Leader selection
Each group must elect a leader. The elected group leader has to email the professor (AtalV@montclair.edu) notifying acceptance of the leader position.
-
November 5, 2025Initial meeting with the employer
The group leader sets up and eventually meets with the employer to discuss the project details and requirements.
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November 6, 2025Internal group meeting for plan development
The group meets and, based on the project, develops a plan of action and a timeline of milestones and deliverables with job delegations.
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November 7, 2025Plan writing
The leader has to submit the plan on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment) and Riipen (as part of the specific task) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 16, 2025Project Presentation
In-person presentation to the class on the assigned date and virtual presentation to the employer
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December 17, 2025Report Submission
The leader has to submit the report both on Canvas (as a submission to this assignment by the assigned due date) and Riipen (as part of the specific task by 12/16) on behalf of the entire group.
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December 17, 2025Experience end