Monday, January 27, 2014
dy Debunks Classic Argument About Low-Wage Workers
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/24/low-wage-workers-education_n_4653020.html Due 3 February 2014. What does the graph show us about education and low-wage jobs? Evaluate the graph using cost-benefit analysis---does it pay to get an education? What are the back end costs of NOT getting an education??
Thursday, January 23, 2014
World's 85 Richest Have Same Wealth as Bottom 50 Percent
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/1/20/world-s-85-richesthavesamewealthasbottom50percentreport.html. Due 27 Jan 2014. What are the backend costs of having so much wealth in the hands of so few?? Mention at least 3 backend costs.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Home> Politics Feds Investigating Christie's Use of Sandy Relief Funds
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/feds-investigating-christies-sandy-relief-funds/story?id=21511567. Due 20 Dec 2014. Do you believe Gov. Chris Christie knew about the lane closures his staff initiated that caused the traffic jams at the George Washington bridge? Do you believe that Gov. Christie should be impeached? Do you believe Gov. Christie spent Hurricane Sandy relief inappropriately? Predict how big an impact these stories will have on the Christie's campaign for President in 2016.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Extended unemployment benefits slow growth, hoax on working poor
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/01/06/extended-unemployment-benefits-slow-growth-hoax-on-working-poor/ Due 13 Jan 2014. What is the rationale of conservative economists for NOT extending unemployment benefits to 1.3 million Americans?? What are the backend costs of such a policy??
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