Economics

Evaluate decisions and impacts of key government leaders during the New Deal policies, Eisenhower’s emphasis on a balanced budget, and the final undermining of the Gold Standard. Provide an evaluation of those decisions and impacts in light of the model of statesmanship introduced in this module/week’s presentation. The class readings are Economics: Private and Public Choice by Gwartney et al.: chs. 11–16, Special Topic 6 and The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in American by David Stockman: chs. 8–13. Please see the attached document for more instruction. A document has also been attached to help with the biblical model of government and statesmanship.

Why does the US government feel that the use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and opium (morphine) should be controlled? How do you feel about control of cocaine and opium compared to marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco?

Aviation Economics The research paper (1) is worth 20% of the course grade (200 points). The topic of the paper may be on an issue of your choice related to aviation economics. Note: The paper topic must be approved in advance by the instructor. The paper (1) must be eight (8) pages typed and double spaced (not including a Title Page or a References page) with at least five (5) cited references in addition to the course text. Grading rubric: grammar – 20 points, citations – 20 points, content – 160 points.

1.GDP is the broadest measure of economic health in the U.S What does GDP fail to us? 2.The U.S is a market economy and leads to more economic growth compared to other economic systems. Why? If market economy leads to more growth, what are the downsides of thos type of economic system?

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., is one of the premier grocery chains in the United States. Headquartered in Rochester, New York, Wegmans operates over 70 stores, mainly in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. There are also a handful of stores elsewhere in New York State and in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The company employs over 45,000 people, and has annual sales of over $3 billion. Wegmans has a strong reputation for offering its customers high product quality and excellent service. Through a combination of market research, trial and error, and listening to its customers, Wegmans has evolved into a very successful organization. Its sales per square foot are 50 percent higher than the industry average. Questions 1. How do customers judge the quality of a supermarket? 2. Indicate how and why each of these factors is important to the successful operation of a supermarket: a. Customer satisfaction. b. Forecasting. c. Capacity planning. d. Location. e. Inventory management. f. Layout of the store. g. Scheduling. 3. What are some of the ways Wegmans uses technology to gain an edge over its competition?

Consumer behaviour has changed considerably in recent years. At the same time, production capacities for consumer goods have been built up in recent years to meet the constant demand for consumer goods. Technological innovation and stricter global regulations have made products practically safer. However, frequently it happens that products do not meet national and international requirements and thus pose a danger to consumers. The question is how the involved stakeholders deal with the topic product safety. Are our everyday consumer goods safe? Has the awareness of product safety changed over time? Have consumer goods actually become safer as a result of technological innovation?

Write a report on effects monetary and fiscal policy had on the United States during Great Recession of 2008/2009. The report should factually document the state of the U.S. economy at the peak of the crisis in specific terms such as: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation, Unemployment, and Interest Rates. It should also factually document the state of the U.S. economy as it is currently utilizing the same metrics. You will be further required to factually document the policies that were implemented, analyze the effect of those policies, and provide an opinion on if the policies will have a lasting effect in continuing to help the U.S. economy rebound.

Write an essay describing the differences between socialism, communism, and free market economies? What are the disadvantages and advantages of each?

Apply and analyze macroeconomic theories and models using a national or global event. This event may be current, historical, political, or social. Find and research at least five academic articles to conduct an analysis. Use articles to write and defend a claim or argument regarding the event. This is NOT a paper about what happened, but about why it happened, how it happened, or what will happen as a result.

Expound on the government regulation of monopolies or oligopolies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find one article that expounds on the applications and impacts of government regulation of these two market structures and how it personally impacts you. Proper APA citation (in-text and works cited) required.