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Immigration and Unemployment in the United States, 2004.
A look at the link between an open policy of immigration and unemployment rates in the U.S.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper discusses whether immigration affects unemployment rates and what are the implications of the findings in this paper to the future of immigration and national growth and prosperity of the U.S.
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"Dynamics of social movements within and outside of the United States have been influenced by events significant to the development of human society through the years. Of particular interest are the territorial and social movements of European nationals from Europe to the United States during the World Wars I and II. The effects of war and ongoing chaos and occurrence of tyranny in Europe resulted to the displacement of Europeans, and the United States, through a series of legislations, allowed access to the European nationals in their country during times of war and conflict."
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The United States Economy, 2002.
The paper examines past and future changes that might affect the current economical situation in the United States.
801 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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The paper looks at changes that have occured in the past year, as well as changes which are underway, which are likely to affect the current economical situation in America. Among incidents from the past year, the paper looks at the continuing decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ, increasing unemployment, rising corporate accounting scandals and the ongoing aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Future problems foreseen to impact the economy are the laying off of thousands of workers from big companies and their loss of health and pension security.
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"Several events have occurred or will soon be resolved that likely will affect the economy in 2003. First, the rapid, sharp, and seemingly unrelentless decline in the United States stock markets over the past two and one-half years has wiped away more than $678 billion of retiree wealth according to an estimate based on the University of Michigan?s Health and Retirement Study. Likewise, employees who had received stock options as part of their compensation have found that their options have either drastically lessened in value or become totally worthless. Another effect of the bear market of the past two and one-half years is that many high profile and well-respected companies such as American Express, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Lucent, Motorola, Oracle, and others have laid off tens and hundreds of thousands of employees, resulting in an increase in the nation?s unemployment rate."
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Homelessness in the United States, 2008.
This paper examines and discusses the issue of homelessness in the U.S.
5,977 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 207.95
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In this article, the writer notes that within the United States, homelessness is defined as the lack of a dwelling or structure in which to reside. People who are homeless are also often unemployed, and many of them are disabled and/or have problems and struggles with drugs and alcohol. This paper explores the issue of homeless in the United States and, in particular, in the state of Massachusetts. Various issues that surround homelessness or that relate to it are also addressed so that a complete picture of the issue, how important it is, and who it affects may be seen. The writer maintains that the issue of homelessness is not one that will go away without help from the government and concerned citizens alike. The writer concludes that with effort, however, the issue can be lessened so that fewer and fewer people must spend their days and nights on the streets or in shelters, with nothing to call their own.
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The Definition of Homelessness
Historical Background of Homelessness
The Causes of Homelessness
The Emotional Implications of Homelessness
Help for Homelessness
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"There is a long list of concerns over homelessness. It is important to touch on the main concerns here. The first one is the fiscal burden created by the high homelessness rate. When people are unemployed, there is a tremendous waste of productive power. The potential national output is not realized in a country where many of the people who could work are not working. It also hurts others, since the homeless and their families often live off of the state and/or off of the handouts of other people. This takes valuable resources away from others, and away from the national output.
"Another concern is the loss of freedom that homelessness creates. Some of the homeless are also socially excluded from many activities because they do not have the money or the status to participate. People who lack employment are often ridiculed or seen as being lazy, and this helps push them farther away from the rest of society. It causes a loss of freedom not just for them but for their families as well."
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The United States Economy, 2004.
An analysis of the global economy, in general, and the American economy, in particular.
1,137 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines the overall global economic conditions, in general, and explores the economic effects on the American people. The paper analyzes economic indicators like the gross domestic product, inflation as measured by the consumer price index, unemployment, capacity utilization, personal income, and the actions of the Federal Reserve Bank. The paper contends that, unfortunately, the short term forecast for the United States economy looks shaky.
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"The United States and world economies have been sputtering a bit as the world has to contend with the likes of external economic issues such as inflation, the effects of past and potential future acts of terrorism, the ongoing oil crisis and the War in Iraq. Corporate America has been highly profitable but at the expense of relocation to new emerging markets abroad. The automobile industry and manufacturing as a whole has needed a lift as cheap labor and other economic necessities have cut jobs all over the United States. Consider what has occurred in the airline industry."
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Immigration to the United States, 2006.
A paper surveying the history of immigration laws in the United States.
2,352 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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The author of this paper relates the opinions of various groups on the issue of immigration to the United States. In addition, the paper provides a survey of immigration laws throughout United States history. The paper discusses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and shows its limitations in dealing with immigration issues. The paper examines the issue of asylum and political refugees as it currently applies. In addition, the paper provides an explanation of how the United States immigration quotas operate.
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"Immigration is a subject that creates controversy, with many calling for less immigration as a way of enhancing security and improving the economy, and with others citing immigration as one of the main forces boosting the economy throughout American history. All Americans derive from immigrants, of course, except for the Native Americans who themselves had immigrated across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago. Immigration has changed over the course of American history, in part reflecting conditions elsewhere in the world, while also showing in the legal system how Americans view people from other countries, welcoming some and rejecting others. The issue has become enmeshed in security concerns since 9-11, with calls for reform to alter the number and type of immigrants allowed into the country. Some two percent of the world's population are migrants or refugees, and most lack basic human rights. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes a citizen's right to leave a country, nothing is said about rights following the arrival in another country, and often this is a greater problem. More than 100 million people around the world are living in countries where they are not citizens, and another 23 million are displaced in their own countries. In spite of the huge numbers of people involved, constitutions, laws, and governments restrict the rights of these people to move freely, to speak, and to be heard. In addition, the present structure of recognized human rights provides no framework within which the rights of migrants can be discussed."
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Chinese Immigration to the United States, 2005.
A look at the immigration and labor patterns of Chinese immigrants to the United States.
3,630 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 147.95
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This paper examines the Chinese immigrant population in the United States from a province and county of China, Fu Zhou (Fu Jian), a region where the people have traditionally been very different from mainstream Chinese culture. The paper explores the issues faced by these immigrants from Fu Zhou and the challenges that they face in the future. The paper also includes the personal perspective of the author, an Asian-American, in terms of his own views of the problems of immigration and the problems of negative community attribution that many immigrants from Fu Zhou undergo, since they are often looked down upon by mainstream Chinese (Cantonese) immigrants as being uncivilized and overly eager to do anything for money. Finally, the paper addresses the unequal treatment suffered by many immigrant communities in America, as well the conspicuous consumption favored by the Chinese back home in Fu Jian who 'live large' while their American family members work impossibly long hours to bring them the fruits of their labor.
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"In New York especially, the majority of Chinese immigrants who hold viable commercial and tourist space in Chinatown are Cantonese. This means that they are from the south of China, mostly from the Guangzhou province or from Hong Kong (Xiang Gang). They are an established immigrant community with labor relations boards and
viable opportunities for the community?s grievances to be addressed. Many Americans think of China as being more unified than it really is in terms of groups within the mainland. There are many Chinese who speak different languages within China, and even though Mandarin is supposed to be the official (government) language, there are often language barriers between different people. Mandarin is different from Cantonese, but many Cantonese Chinese can also speak Mandarin, since the newspapers and television programs in China are often in this language."
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Immigration to the United States, 2002.
A look at the history of immigration to the United States and what the future holds.
3,214 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 134.95
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This essay examines the history of immigration and presents a time sequence of cultures immigrating to the United States. It also analyzes the challenges each group encountered and what impact they had on this country. Also discussed are the pros and cons of immigration and the furture of immigration.
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"One thing that makes the United States different from any other country in the world, is that all the people who live here are immigrants or descendants of immigrants. The reasons people emigrate from other countries is that the United States offers opportunity and a chance for growth and economic gain. In addition, many were driven by war, famine, economic hardship, persecution and environmental changes."
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United States Immigration Policy, 2002.
An overview of the United States immigration policy in relation to Mexico.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 116.95
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This paper will discuss the pro and cons of the United States Immigration Policy of Mexico that has been a major issue at the forefront of American politics since the beginnings of the country itself. By analyzing the positive and negative aspects of this very serious issue, we can see how this country deals with foreigners and how they are treated in liaison with United States Governmental policy. The major facets of this policy will be covered in relation to the differing immigrants that have come over in recent years to America.
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French Unemployment & Immigration, 1999.
Effects of legal & illegal immigration on labor market & economic conditions & policy. Role of govt., discrimination, assimilation, nationalism, wages and solutions. Includes table & charts.
7,650 words (approx. 30.6 pages), 27 sources, AU$ 197.95
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"IMMIGRATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON FRENCH UNEMPLOYMENT
Introduction
In the late-twentieth century, more than at any time in the past, migration is a global phenomenon. In search of employment, higher wages, educational opportunities for themselves and their children, and escape from persecution and violence, millions of people cross international borders each year. Over one hundred million people now live in a country other than that of their birth, and millions of these immigrants maintain their ethnic identities in their adopted countries.
In industrialized societies on average, non-citizens now typically constitute more than five-percent of the population. These large and typically visible immigrant populations are a cause of concern for both governments and their citizens. These concerns.."
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Chinese Immigration to the United States from 1850 to 1930, 2002.
A look at the experiences of the Chinese during their immigration to the United States.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 96.95
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This essay examines the experiences of the Chinese people who immigrated to America between the years 1850 and 1930. The author looks at the events that these people experienced such as the hardships and the culture barriers as well as the series of laws and events that occurred during this immigration to the United States.
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"As with many other people groups who left their homelands for America during this 80-year period, Asians experienced a great number of positive and negative ordeals in their attempts to join the great melting pot of the new world. Chinese immigration during this time is filled with countless stories of hardship, rejection, persecution, opportunity, and success. A significant language barrier compounded the Chinese immigration experience. Beginning in the mid- 19th Century when young, single men were recruited as contract laborers from Southern China (particularly from the Kuangtung Province), Asian immigrants have played a vital role in the development of the United States. Several factors contributed to the influx of Chinese to the wild American West around 1850. "
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Jewish immigration to the United States, 2002.
Examining trends of Jewish immigration to the United States from 1650's to modern times. Focusing on the move to the Lower East Side of New York City.
2,351 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper provides an historical timeline of Jewish immigration to America, focusing on the past 150 years. It shows how this wave of immigration from Eastern Europe in the late 1800's changed the demographics of the Jewish population in American in particular and the entire American population, in general. The paper looks at how this ethnic group blended in and the sub-culture it created. It then turns to laws which effected immigration and how this impacted the Jews of America.
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"The immigration of Jewish people to the United States during the 19th and early 20th century represents one of the major culture shifts of our country?s history. The United States went from having a small group of Jewish citizens at the start of the Revolutionary War to having the world?s largest population of Jews in a period of only about 150 years. This event profoundly affected American society at all levels and has had a lasting effect on our commerce, economy and international relations. In the process, these and other immigrants demonstrated a level of determination and resilience that would be hard for most people today to match"
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Immigration Policy in the United States, 2006.
An analysis of the immigration policy of the U.S.A following the September 11th attacks.
2,494 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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This paper examines the U.S. government's focus on immigration since September 11th. It explains how the U.S government attempts to discover the most effective approach to continue to allow immigrants into the nation, while at the same time prevent another terrorist attack on American soil. The writer discusses the two forms of immigration into the United States - permanent and temporary. The writer further discusses the 'Patriot Act' and its implications. In addition, the writer looks at how technology would be added to bolster the strength of screening techniques at American borders and allow for legal immigrants to enter the country, while at the same time prevent illegals and terrorists from using the borders as their gateway to the country.
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"The United States has traditionally been known as a country that accepts immigrants and values their diversity within society. The events of September 11th, however, made lawmakers, political entities and the public reconsider their view of immigration. This is because 12 of the 19 high-jackers in the September 11th attacks were all in the country legally with either tourist or student visas (Ruiz sec. 1). Three of those terrorists had held legal visas which had expired, but no action was ever taken to force them to leave the United States at that time. Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz contends that because the status of these individuals through immigration is public knowledge, now there are millions of Americans that believe that if the immigration policies had been different, there would have been no 9-11 attacks (sec. 1)."
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United States' Immigration Policies, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.
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"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."
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Immigration Issues between the United States and Mexico, 2005.
An analysis of the effects of illegal immigration.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This is a short study of the immigration issue that exists between the United States and Mexico. The paper deals with the scope of the issue, including some of the effects of NAFTA and the post-9/11 international climate. The paper concludes with some recommendations of how the U.S. and Mexican governments can work together to curb the problem of illegal immigration.
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"Outline I. Introduce the topic A. The burden of illegal immigration B. The economic connection between the U.S. and Mexico Negative reaction in the U.S. A. The scale of the problem B. Reasons for immigration C. Solutions the US government has employed The reality of the situation A. Must first admit that immigration will not stop B. Should work to manage the problem, not outlaw it Alternative solutions A. Decriminalize border crossings B. Institute guest worker programs Conclusion: Summarize the nature of immigration between the US and Mexico Immigration between the United States and Mexico, particularly illegal immigration, has been a major issue between these two nations for many years and especially burdensome on communities alongside the border in both countries. The fact is that the economic futures of both nations are tied to one another, though it is certainly true that the Mexican..."
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Anti-Immigration in the United States, 2005.
Examines anti-immigration activism in the U.S.A, focusing on the group founded by John Simcox and the Minutemen Project.
6,100 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 24 sources, MLA, AU$ 208.95
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Behind the recent upswing in anti-immigration activism is an array of groups who work together, with their leaders frequently holding cross memberships in several organizations at once. This paper shows that in the eyes of most of these groups, immigrants (typically, non-white immigrants) are responsible for nearly all the country's problems. From poverty and inner city decay to crime, urban sprawl and environmental degradation, all have been attributed to the immigrants coming from the south. The paper takes a closer look at the group established by John Simcox whose volunteers patrol the borders of Arizona, preventing Mexicans from crossing over. It examines Simcox's idea put forward to the U.S. government - The Minuteman Project, whereby an elite group of patrolmen would block against entry into the U.S. by illegal aliens. The paper looks at the public, media and U.S. administration's reaction to the Project.
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"Of course, this led to many more politicians having to add their comments on the issue. Most notably was Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. On April 21, 2005, she announced the introduction of legislation calling on Michael Chertoff, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, to appoint a Northern Border Coordinator. The Northern Border Coordinator would be responsible for devising and implementing measures to increase the security of the border between the United States and Canada and the ports of entry located along the border. This person would improve the coordination between the agencies responsible for that security and serve as the primary liaison with state and local governments and law enforcement agencies regarding security along the border between the U.S. and Canada (clinton.senate)."
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Immigration to the United States, 2002.
Contrasts the experiences of Jewish and Irish Immigrants to America.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the experiences of two immigrant groups in the U.S. The two groups that are used as the basis of comparison in this essay are those of the Jewish immigrants and the Irish immigrants, where the experiences of these two groups were intensely different.
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