Japan Struggles with Tainted Reactor Water

Due 9 March 2012. I know we are all sympathetic to the people in Japan, but how does this affect us?? Another news report indicated that debris from the disaster will soon start washing up on Hawaiian shores. Has the nuclear fallout reached us yet?? Tell me what you think....

Wyoming House Advances Doomsday Bill - Good Idea?

Due 2 March 2012. Ok, suppose Wyoming DID create its' own currency. How would it be valued?? What is Wyoming going to do with an aircraft carrier?? What do you think??

Chinese Labor, Cheap No More

Due 2 March 2012. Why is the US suggesting that China doesn't play fair?? What recommendations are listed? In your opinion, how should we deal with the trade issue with China??

Rolling Back the Years

Due 24 Feb 2012. Analyze the graphs in this article. What has America lost during the financial crisis?

Rescuing Greece: Beyond the Edge

Due 24 Feb 2012. What solutions would you recommend to solve the euro problem? Is kicking Greece "out of the Euro Zone" the salvation of the other Euro countries? Do other Euro countries have the "right" to persuade Greece to change their policies?

Congress Will Auction Public Airwaves to Pay for Benefits

Due 17 Feb 2012. What do you think? Does selling these assets make good policy? Why does the government "own" airwaves in the first place?

Krugman: We Are Already in New Great Depression

Due 10 February 2012. View the video. Define austerity. (yes, look it up!!) What does Krugman propose for Europe? What does he propose for the U.S.?

New York Attorney General Sues Banks Over Electronic Mortgage System

Due 10 Feb 2012. This is New York...notice that California is not far behind. What kind of economic implications are there when states sue banks that are "too big to fail"??? How will this affect the bank customers?

Have Economists Got It Wrong About the U.S.?

Due 10 February 2012. I know this is a little early for you to evaluate this data...but take a crack at it? What do you think? What do the numbers look like to you? Are we in a recovery?