how were stimulus checks and unemployment rates decided during covid-19

Identify a research question that interests you. It can be in the discipline of political economy, but can also be in other disciplines of social science or interdisciplinary. Design your research through which this inquiry can be answered in the most appropriate way. Assert your readers why this question is interesting, valuable, and necessary. Make it clear how this research, if conducted, can contribute to the academic dialogue.

Note: This assignment does not require the research to be conducted actually, although the research design has to be clear and operable should anyone tries it.

The research proposal could include:

Research Question
Explanation on your research question with some background. In other words, what is the puzzle that you are trying to solve?
Case Selection Method
If the research involves specific case, explain why this case provides insight to your research question.
Literature Review
Analyze the scholarly works that previously investigated your question.
Identify their core questions, and how they answer the question.
Differentiate your research by emphasizing how you are going to do it differently and how you are filling in the “gap” that the previous research missed.
Theoretical Framework
Provide theoretical background for your research.
Explain the theories that support your hypothesis.
Data and Method
Explain data selection.
Explain your research method.
Preliminary Answer
If you have any initial evidence for your hypothesis, include it.
In other words, include any preliminary evidences that show whether your hypothesis would work or would not work.
Possible Issues
Point out the limitations of your research.
Suggest future research.