Two U.S. senators made the following argument against allowing free trade: “Fewer and fewer Americans support our government’s trade policy. They see a shrinking middle class, lost jobs and exploding trade deficits. Yet supporters of free trade continue to push for more of the same – more job-killing trade agreements.” Do you agree with these…
Read the Worldly Philosophers and write a 5-page essay explaining the historical and philosophical roots of capitalism, and the pros and cons of the market system. Use specific evidence from the book to support your explanation. Please also elaborate on which worldly philosopher made the biggest impression on you and explain to what extent you…
TERM PAPER & RESOURCES TERM PAPER: TERM PAPER TOPICS ARE UNDER THE “ASSIGNMENT” LINK – at the end of the page. This project allows you to apply several concepts YOU LEARNED in this class. The application of concepts in this manner will enable you to see first-hand how the concepts apply to the real world.…
I need a master’s thesis. Political polarization is increasing in the US. I have spoken to my supervisor and I have been tasked with writing a game-theoretic model of political parties or news production that explains polarization. I would be particularly happy if the model can furthermore explain the collapse of the legitimacy of political…
I. Explain how the reopening of the economy after the Covid-19 lockdowns and then the war in Ukraine has impacted the supply and demand of petrol. Using a business sector of activity (e.g. technology, transportation, retail, …) of your choice as an example, further explain the consequences of these changes on price, consumption and economic…
I. Explain how the reopening of the economy after the Covid-19 lockdowns and then the war in Ukraine has impacted the supply and demand of petrol. Using a business sector of activity (e.g. technology, transportation, retail, …) of your choice as an example, further explain the consequences of these changes on price, consumption, and economic…
how can a country limit its vulnerability to foreign “currency manipulation?”
Specifically, how does Porter’s analysis examine the stress on profits from all directions and all dimensions of a firm’s environment? You will be applying this tool by specifically looking at the market structure in which a firm competes. You will need to be able to distinguish an oligopoly from a monopolistic competitive market structure. •…
The following YouTube videos (each are 6 to 8 minutes) are part of an economics travel documentary series that I started in 2012. The purpose is to showcase several countries in each video and to illustrate how economic concepts are all around us. Instructions (minimum 200 words; replies are not necessary). Due Sunday, July 31.…
This assignment asks you to use the knowledge you’ve gained from this course to perform a microeconomics analysis of a public policy issue, and provide your policy position regarding this issue using economic reasoning and evidence. (1) Identify a current federal, state, or local public policy issue that: (a) interests you, (b) allows you to…