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H.S. Economics Classes, 2004.
A look at whether including normative issues at the pre-college level will help students engage with the subject of economics.
10,614 words (approx. 42.5 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 307.95
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This paper argues that that both positive and normative aspects of economics must be taught at the pre-college level if students are to fully engage with the subject of economics. In addition, the paper argues that the inclusion of moral and ethical discussions in the economics class is imperative if instructors are to succeed at teaching not only students' minds, but also their hearts. The arguments are based on conclusions drawn from the author's extensive research and classroom observation of high school students in a mandated economics class. The research is also described in the paper along with a discussion of the methods and the settings of the research study.
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"A quarter century ago, Nobel Laureate George Stigler argued that "economics belongs in everyone's education once we have learned to teach it" (Stigler, 1970). Even as late as 1980, Stigler argued contended that we had not learned to teach economics well enough to include the subject in the everyday curriculum (Becker, Greene, & Rosen, 1990). Without any evidence that we had learned to teach economics well, state legislatures across the country mandated that economics be required for high school graduation (Becker, et al., 1990; Marlin, 1991). Indeed, as of 1991, fully 28 states had required that all public students complete a course in economics before graduation (Marlin, 1991). The question of whether to teach economics at the precollege level, thus, had largely become moot by the mid-eighties. Once the decision had been made by politicians to teach economics, attention turned to what should be taught in high school economics classes. In attempt to answer this question, the Joint Council of Economic Education developed its Framework for teaching precollege economics and subsequently convened the scopes conference to discuss and critique the Framework. In addition, the Journal of Economic Education dedicated an entire issue (Spring, 1987) to a discussion of the Framework and the teaching of precollege economics. While a partial consensus was reached about what to teach high school students about economics, the additional question of how to teach high school economics emerged from the discussions."
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Race, Class, and Economics, 2007.
A analysis of civil rights for African-Americans from an economic perspective.
937 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper examines the quest for African-American civil rights as a movement for economic justice and opportunity as well. Several African-American philosophers' ideas are illustrated to show different outlooks on economic opportunity and prosperity in the US. Some leaders saw communism as a way to achieve economic parity with whites, while others felt it was necessary to work within the system through gaining a higher education. The role of African-American women in supporting households is also discussed.
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"Early, on, advocates such as Cyril Brigg expressed the philosophy that Black nationalism must not be an ideology of territorial or race liberation alone, as advocated in the 'Back to Africa' movement of Marcus Garvey. Instead it must be an international working class movement of liberation founded upon Marxism and workers' rights--after all, American Black oppression was founded upon the capitalist needs of the slave trade. The American legislative system had proved a failure in winning Blacks their rights, thus a new system was required, and like Marx's workers, Blacks had nothing to lose but their chains, even less to lose than White workers (hence the greater attraction of more moderate trade unionism for Whites). "
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The "M*A*S*H" Nurses, 2005.
A discussion of the portrayal of nurses in the film and television versions of "M*A*S*H".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper discusses how nurses were portrayed on "M*A*S*H", both the film and television versions. The paper first looks at the anti-war message of both mediums and how that shaped the portrayal of the medical staff, in particular the nurses. Next the paper discusses how both medium treated women, concluding that both were misogynistic, although the TV version was much softer.
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"The film and television versions of M*A*S*H were both groundbreaking in different ways. The film version was a dark comedy that took dead aim at America's involvement in Vietnam by targeting the hypocrisy of the people behind the Korean War...."
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Secret Economics: The Economic Impact of the Vietnam War, 2002.
This paper is an analysis of the economic impact that the Vietnam War had on the American economy.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper attempts to estimate what the real total economic cost of the Vietnam War was to the United States. The paper concludes that a reasonable estimate of the economic impact of the Vietnam War on the American economy is that an entire year's worth of productive activity was used to fight the war.
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"The Vietnam War was the defining experience for a generation of Americans. Indeed, it is arguably one of the defining experiences of America as a whole in the Twentieth Century. Its impact on the men who fought there, the men (and women) who did not, the American military in general, American society and popular culture during and following the war has been well documented. However, it was not just a life changing experience for soldiers and protestors, or a force for social change, or even an inspiration for thousands of books and dozens of movies. War is not least an economic event. In addition to being a military defeat, a political blunder and a human tragedy, the Vietnam War was also an economic disaster."
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Class, Class Cleavages and Mao, 2002.
This paper examines Mao's analysis of Chinese class structure.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 77.95
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Two elemental texts on class by Mao are considered and compared to J B Starr's analysis of Mao's concepts of class. Additionally the actual class structure of contemporary China is also compared to Mao's analysis.
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Economic Growth and Economic Equality, 2002.
Economists view on the difference between economic growth and equality.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 58.95
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This paper reviews the reasons why economists think there is a conflict between our desire for economic growth and our desire for economic equality.
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Lawrence?s ?Sons and Lovers? and Joyce?s ?Dubliners?, 2004.
This paper compares D.H. Lawrence?s "Sons and Lovers" and James Joyce?s ?Dubliners?, both published about 1913.
3,085 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 131.95
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This paper explains that both ?Sons and Lovers? and ?Dubliners?, significant literary works in their own right, challenged social mores by including discussions of sexuality in their stories. The author points out that these books, which are among the early accounts of the social effects of industrialization, presented a realistic depiction of the social conditions of the poor and working class. This paper argues that these literary works broke from romantic and often contrived fiction, which was popular in the 19th century, ushering in the dawn of a more realistic writing style.
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"To deal with this unspoken and incestuous tension, Paul Morel employs another Freudian concept -- transference. The recipients of Paul?s romantic and sexual attentions are Miriam the chaste neighbor and Clara, the sensual older woman. Even in these relationships, the presence of his mother looms large. Paul wants a woman to forcefully claim him, a task that the wallflower-like Miriam fails to fulfill. Clara, the older woman, is clearly a maternal substitute for Gertrude Morel. However, Clara?s husband cuts short any progress this relationship could make."
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Behavioral Economics, 2004.
Examines an emerging, new subfield of economics known as behavioral economics.
2,367 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper defines and explains the field of behavioral economics and highlights the major differences between behavioral economics and neo-classical economic theory. The paper goes on to demonstrate the value that behavioral economics has to offer to all aspects of the field of economics and how it can benefit the economic decision making process.
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"In their article on Behavioral Economics, Sendhil Mullainathan and Richard Thaler explain the importance and relevance of this emerging sub-field within the field of economics. The authors begin their discourse on behavioral economics by first placing in context the focus of the sub-field and the essential differences with the main branch of economics. Behavioral Economics combines the field of psychology and economics in order to investigate ??what happens to markets in which some of the agents display human limitations and complications.? (Mullainathan & Thaler) In other words, behavioral economics focuses on understanding socio-psychological behavioral aspects of economic agents."
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Marx, Economic Structure and the Canadian Education System, 2002.
An application of Marx's views on economics and class struggle'to an analysis of post-secondary education in Canada.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This essay will apply Marx's views - and, in particular, his theoretical concept of economics and class struggle shaping social "superstructures" - to an analysis of post-secondary education in Canada. The essay will argue that the Canadian educational system, with its increasing tuition levels and state biases against public education, reflect Marx's view of how class struggles and interests shape all social organizations.
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Islamic Economics, 1997.
Theoretical overview of the concept of Islamic economics, wherein economic activity is based on the teachings of the Koran. Identifies two primary branches of Islamic economics, the liberal school and the Tawhid school.
4,950 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 197.95
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"Islamic economics are a set of theories based on the teachings of the Islamic holy book, the Koran. Timur Kuran, author of the highly critical article in the American Economic Review, "The Discontents of Islamic Morality," argued that the purpose of Islamic economics as helping to "prevent Muslims from assimilating into the emerging global culture whose core elements have a western pedigree" (Kuran, 1996, 1). Kuran also believes that Islamic economics are primarily concerned with attaining cultural goals rather than improved fiscal goals. According to Kuran, these theories are an attempt to limit outside influence of any kind on the Arab world.
However, Timur Kuran makes a common error in his review of Islamic economics by assuming that it is one homogenous school of thought motivated solely toward limiting western influence. In fact ..."
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Hades in Toyland: D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner".
This paper discusses D. H. Lawrence?s use of childhood symbols as metaphors in an adult world in his book, "The Rocking-Horse Winner?.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper examines D. H. Lawrence?s use of a fairy tale structure to enhance the ironic tone of the story,?The Rocking-Horse Winner?, by controlling three critical literary elements: plot, allusion, and symbolism. The author points out that Lawrence effectively uses the irony of the fairy tale structure to show how children can be overburdened and destroyed when the problems of the adult world, such as obsession, greed and jealousy, are transferred to the child?s world. The paper concludes that, although Lawrence is clearly a master writer, perhaps a writer with a different style, such as O. Henry, could take the same subject matter and write a story without the tragic overtones that are characteristic of ?The Rocking-Horse Winner?.
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"However, even though the parallels are imperfect, they don?t obscure allusions to other stories in the genre. The idea of a ?gift? that is turned against a main character is a theme that recurs throughout the fairy tale and myth genres. The story of King Midas is about a gift that is turned into a curse. His greed for gold is turned into a ?golden touch? that destroys everything and everyone he holds dear. Likewise, Paul?s gift of special knowledge from the rocking horse is turned against him when his mother spends the money he wins at the races faster than he can win it."
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"Sex, Drugs, and Economics"--A Book Review, 2007.
This paper reviews Diane Coyle's popular work on economics entitled "Sex, Drugs, and Economics."
1,494 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 72.95
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This paper reviews Diane Coyle's book "Sex, Drugs, and Economics," which uses far-reaching examples such as the sex industry, illegal drugs, and sports to illustrate basic economic concepts. Coyle's thesis is that economics can explain human behavior in virtually every sphere of human life. Her book attempts to show this through basic economic concepts, such as supply and demand. Economics also is helpful to make apparently inexplicable aspects of human life clearer, such as why persons engage in risky activities more as teens than during other periods of their life, or why people chose to take illegal drugs. The paper concludes by stating that Coyle's book makes economics more understandable through its original and refreshing format.
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"Coyle analyzes the drug industry to examine the ways in which the industry functions much like a legitimate market. For example, dealers give away free samples, like marketers do with new forms of soap or shampoo, to get potential customers addicted or 'hooked' upon the product. (9) However, despite the fact that up to 50 percent of Americans have tried some form of illicit drug, not all drug consumers become hooked--the core market of persons who are addicted drive the incentive of sellers to continue to supply their habit, and the lack of comparable substitute goods for growers that yield a competitive profit creates an incentive to maintain the supply of the drug. (10)"
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The Economics of the Legalization of Drugs, 2001.
A look at the global economic impact of the legalization of drugs at the microeconomic level of the consumers, distributors and producers of drugs.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper analyzes a survey that appeared in "The Economist," which examined the economic and social impact of the legalization of drugs around the world. It focuses on the microeconomic effects legalization would have and analyzes data presented in the survey using tools and methods that are taught at intermediate level economics classes. This paper examines the effects of legalization on price, demand, consumption and distribution.
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"Regardless of the moral or political positions one takes on the use or trade of illicit substances, one has to appreciate the complexity and the organization of the world drug trade. The drug trade is a truly global industry, as the production and distribution of illegal substances requires participation from, and relatively unmatched cooperation between, different groups from nearly every corner of the world. As impressive as the geographic scope of the drug trade is the economic prowess of the industry, which generates annual sales of somewhere between $150 and $400 billion, based on different estimates. The industry's illegitimate status also makes it one of the most dangerous in the world for those who participate at all levels, from producers to distributors, and even to consumers. The drug trade also causes enormous problems, both financially and socially, to nearly every nation involved - and not just from the questionable nature of the drugs themselves, but also because of the tactics employed by the world's most powerful governments, especially by the United States, to eliminate, curb, or otherwise control the flow of illegal substances. In the survey in The Economist, powerful arguments are presented that try to establish that the policies and enforcement strategies of the world's powers against the drug trade cause far greater harm than the industry does itself. Further, the survey argues a great deal of the problems caused by the drug industry to nations and peoples around the world are more a result of these policies and tactics than anything inherent in the industry or the substances themselves. The survey presents a number of arguments from both a social standpoint and an economic perspective as to how the United States and the rest of the world might benefit from the legalization of illicit substances. In this paper the focus will be on the economic evidence presented in the survey and its correlation with the theory of the firm and the consumer in microeconomics."
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Differing Social Classes, 2001.
This paper analyzes four aspects by which people are easily divided into classes - sex, income, race and education. It attempts to show which lessons can be learned from these stereotypes.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 83.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the differences in four social classes: lower, working, middle, and upper, based on income, race, sex, and education and to show how these clear divisions in society lead to stereotypes, social expectations and limitations.
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"Differences in each of the four classes are marked when income is the factor differentiating them. 11.3 per cent of Americans live in poverty, and can be considered part of the lower and working classes. In the U.S. today, 16 percent of the population falls into the "lower" class. Thirty-eight per cent fall into the "working," or "blue-collar" class. Forty-four per cent fall into the "middle" and "upper middle" class, and 2 per cent fall into the "upper" class. The lower and often working classes are often characterized as less educated. They tend to live in urban areas, and do not own their own homes. The middle and upper classes tend to own their own homes, often are two-career couples by choice, and usually live in less urban and more rural areas or suburbs of larger cities. They are usually better educated than the lower and working classes, often with advanced college degrees."
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Middle and Working Classes in Victorian England, 2002.
This paper discusses the different advances during the mid-Victorian era that suppressed the revolt of the working class, a class that experienced much hardship.
2,032 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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The working class in Victorian England did not revolt due to the constant reform and leisure opportunities mostly provided by the middle class. This paper deals with such topics as family support, faith, and the overall improvement of urban Britain that appeased the working class.
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"During the time-period known by most historians as the Industrial Revolution, a great change overtook British culture. Aside from the political and economic change which occurred, a profound social modification became apparent. The population was seeking to better their lives and sought employment in newly-formed industries. Many of the workers which included women and children, labored through twelve hour work shifts, with poor sustenance, deprived living conditions and were completing monotonous tasks. However, in all of this chaos, the middle class and working class never revolted. This essay will address the reasons of how and why the middle class/factory owners began to care about the working class and the conditions in which they lived."
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Nancy Folbre?s ?The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values?, 2004.
This paper reviews Nancy Folbre?s ?The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values?, which discusses how families are adversely affected by today?s economics.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper explains that there is a conflict in our society between the economics of supply and demand and family values. The author points out that Folbre feels the problems of the welfare system are a direct result of the government?s lack of providing care for its citizens. The paper relates that, originally, school schedules were established in the days when farm families needed children to help with crops; but, today, this model is nothing more than an example of economic inefficiency.
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"The economic value of care giving has never been established and remains undervalued. So how do women who are the traditional caregivers move out of that role without feeling guilty because they are not living up to their familial obligations? There must be mutual responsibility when both parties maintain careers or work to enhance the quality of family life and maintain standards of living."
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