Research Essay 3,000 words The purpose of this essay is to study, drawing on concepts and methodologies introduced in the course, a problem associated with economic development. This individual essay, must be focussed, that is you must find an interesting and relevant topic relating to a particular developing country that can be analysed in some depth and within the confines of the word limit. Your topic does not have to be an issue covered in this unit – though it may be. The focus of your essay should be on the "current trends and future directions" of a specific development issue in a particular country. Research Essay 3,000 words and must include a bibliography that reflects a significant consultation of the literature. It must be word-processed, Have a word count and follow the format suggested in the publication A Presentation Style Guide for Business Students. A possible framework for researching a development issue (which may not be appropriate for all issues) could be to: Clearly define the issue/other terms/organization and its impact on the country. Explain how the issue impacts on economic development – does it assist or hinder economic development? Discuss the current situation. Government response to the issue. Future direction of issue and likely impact on the country's economic development. Topic: Population Country: India Issue: Overpopulation issue Essay topic: Overpopulation issues in India are impacting its underdeveloped economy.