The Earthquake's Economic Impact on Haiti

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1. This newspaper article offers many examples and identifications of Haiti’s economic standing after the earthquake destroyed most parts of society just a few weeks and months before. It explains how the undoubted economy of Haiti has rebounded extremely well from the disaster which hit them. The economy is showing signs of prosperity as business if returning after all businesses and economies were at a complete standstill for a while after the earthquake. Although, the earthquake shut down the primary banking systems, citizens found themselves in need of cash and a source of money. This raised the need of the recirculation of money through society, as the Haitian government implemented methods in order to infuse money back into circulation. The basic need is to get small businesses going again to get money into people’s possession, to re-involve banks into society and get them back up and running. The ones who do still have and are regaining money, though, are very protective and use minimal amounts because of the extreme rise of prices of all merchandise. In addition to money needing to be reinstalled in society, the destruction of many stores and economic centers have caused countless people to become unemployed, therefore having no money being received and none to spend to recirculate it. But, reporters and officials in Haiti are taking this opportunity of being in the rubble to rebuild an improved society. They say that with all the donated and found money flowing in, Haiti has the chance to create hundreds of new jobs, merchandises, structures, and even a new philosophy to lead them in the future. 
2. I chose this source because it presented be with the exact positive argument that I was searching for. Just like we are always supposed to say what happened as a result of something, in this case, the earthquake, this article explains the major issues which Haiti now faces and where it plans to progress, all because of the earthquake. Instead of the article merely stating Haiti’s current condition and the economic effects (which leaves me guessing how its current state will influence the future of the country), it provided different perspectives from reporters, citizens, officials, and professionals who were all effected in some way by the disaster regarding how their areas of focus view the fortune of Haiti’s defective economy. This allowed me to compare and contrast each viewpoint, therefore presenting me with similarities which then went to assemble a non-biased and equally agreed upon perspective of how the earthquake effected the current and future condition of Haiti’s economy (for the most part). Also, because it is a primary source and give details from someone who was writing at the time as well as individuals who were living at the time and in the area of the actual event. This allowed me to form much more complex and well rounded conclusions to the topic at hand, and use it to present and argue the economic impact which Haiti faced.
3. This periodical article applies to the essay prompt because it ideally explains the influence that the earthquake had on all aspects of the economy, gives examples of specific struggles, and expressed what society expects to do to reinstate the economy which they had before (or an improved system), all from more than one perspective. Using this source would allow me to write a valid essay since it is a primary source, yet not (completely) biased, as it provides firsthand knowledge from quotes and reports from individuals on both sides of the spectrum, whether poor or rich, political or economical, etc. It gives solid information which is all backed up by a quote which could be used as evidence to prove my point. Also, it raises good questions which all argue the positives, and makes no assumptions but rather predictions and ideas all based on collaborative and given information. Primarily, this source would help me answer the essay question because it serves as a reference point that has a variety of information which, whether biased or not, all answer the question at hand. Using all of the diverse information and thoughts, the source forms a combination of each element to structure one firm, evident, thoughtful, and supported answer to the inquiry. Additionally, it (was) current, and allows me to see the situation from a more prevalent and innovative outlook, therefore not forming a bias but answering the question more reflectively and potently. Both the diversity and prevalence of the article would result in a more intricate and convincing essay that proves to readers what the economic impact of the earthquake was on Haiti.