Economics

Trace the evolution of your, or another chosen, profession, field of study, or branch of service, during the eras of American History covered in this course. For some, this may mean looking at the technology or opportunity that would evolve from as far back as the 1860s into what is used today. Be sure to […]

Should the antitrust authorities stop more corporate mergers than they currently do? What are some of the pros and cons?

Globalization efforts may reveal or intensify ethical differences and ethical conflicts for organizations. The variety of cultures in different countries creates challenges to be overcome by those that want to expand their operations into new markets. Consider for example, the challenges McDonald’s faced when the corporation decided to enter the Indian market, in which the […]

Management has recognized the effect of changes in the real-world competitive environment and government policies on other industries and anticipates similar events occurring in their industry, so they ask you for a report considering the following points.   Write 1,400 –1,750-word paper of no more than in which you describe how each of the following […]

After reading the Week Five required readings, address these questions in your post What are the current monetary policy goals? How has the Fed attempted to meet some of these goals? What have been the outcomes? Do you agree or disagree with the Fed taking action to intervene when the economy is not well-functioning? Why […]

The focus of Week Two surrounds the economic theory behind natural resource extraction and how businesses can utilize environmental knowledge to increase corporate profits. For this assignment you are to produce a paper of at least four pages in length that addresses the issues surrounding natural resource economics. To begin, define the terms current reserves, potential reserves, […]

Your readings this week address the various methods used to value environmental preservation and services. In a paper of at least four pages you are to examine environmental valuation. To begin, discuss the extent to which humans should value the environment making sure to focus on the economic value of the environment. Then you are […]

Your readings this week discuss the natural gas crisis of 1974-1975 as created by faulty policy. Discuss the exact cause of this crisis and how might it have been avoided. Then, reread example 8.4 (Renewable Energy Credits) and example 8.5 (Feed-in Tariffs) in your text. Which of these strategies do you believe will more effectively […]

Your readings this week address the concept of externalities. To begin, define the term externality and describe some of the different types seen in society. Then, give an example of an action that is likely to cause a negative environmental externality, discuss the impact of the action, and propose two separate solutions that might limit the action’s […]

As you have learned through your readings this week, efficient control of pollution can be a difficult task, especially for mobile and shared resources. For your assignment this week you are to write a paper of at least four pages that addresses the pollution created by transportation, contaminated water, and solid waste. Your paper should […]