Please don;t just spit back definitions or phrases from the book. I want to see you integrate the concepts in to your answers.
Part one
Go to the website http://www.procon.org/and select any one of the issues related to a topic that we covered this past semester in class. When selecting a topic, click on the pros and cons tab for that particular issue and read both sides of the argument on the issue. Some of the topics may have multiple questions/issues in the general topic. Try to limit yourself to one particular point or question within that issue. Briefly describe which of the three sociological perspectives we have been studying is being used by each side. Defend your answer with concepts from the course. (25 points)
Part 2
Technology and Innovation are the new mainstays of the US economy and bring great rewards as well as some potentially troubling changes. As you think about the future of business and companies becoming more automated and relying on various forms of artificial intelligence (including the use of robots) discuss what the impact on the stratification of wealth might be in this new economy.
Part 3
(all students choose two of these four topics to respond)
For Part 3, read all four of the attached articles and select two that you will respond to. You response should include your opinion of which sociological paradigm you think the author or the article is coming from. Briefly defend why. Then state which perspective you are most likely to view this social issue from (you could agree or disagree with the author) and give one or two reasons why you think that is the case.
What determines whether a consumer is a borrower or a saver in the first period of a two period consumption model? Draw the diagram showing the consumer’s optimisation with respect to consumption and savings in a two-period model if a representative consumer is a lender in the first period. [5 + 5 = 10 marks]
QUESTION A2
Explain why a tax cut is not a free lunch and its implications for an expansionary fiscal policy. [10 marks]
QUESTION A3
In the Solow model, how does the saving rate affect the steady-state level of income? How does it affect the steady-state rate of growth? [10 + 5 = 15 marks]
QUESTION A4
Use diagrams and explain how the central bank in the New Keynesian model should change its target interest rate in response to each of the following shocks.
There is a shift in money demand.
Total factor productivity is expected to decrease in the future.
Total factor productivity decreases in the present. [3×5 = 15marks]
Section B: (Word limit: 1000 +/- 10% words)
Choose three countries – one rich country from the OECD group and two poor countries, one from Africa and one from Asia. Find out the average income per capita for the period 1990- 2014 in each country. Find some data on country characteristics that might help explaining the differences in average income per capita such as average investment rates, average savings rate, average population growth rates, average education attainment during 1990-2010
Explain which of these factors is most responsible for the observed income differences? How useful is the Solow model as an analytic tool for understanding the difference between the rich and poor countries selected? [40 marks]
Before find the country data – use the link above to find LOW INCOME Asian and African country. If not be able to find data can use lower middle income
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Defined area of focus: Government funding mechanisms
1) Government interest in science/technology
2) Research/competing in global knowledge economy
3) Increasing access for minorities in STEM fields
4) Participation in international partnerships to improve economy/global presence
Rationale
Why does it make sense to compare Russia and China?
Neighbouring countries/economic relationship
Communist history (Soviet Union)
— Russia relationship with Europe
Est. relationship between Higher Education Institutions and corporate/private sector
Global presence/expansion
Background
What do you need to know to understand?
Communist (Soviet) history in both countries
—Both were centralised; currently different political systems
Pressure to participate in global economy
— Issues of capability vs. implementation
Two countries impacted differently by financial crisis
Different cultures/populations (homogeneity vs. heterogeneity)
Key issues
Government interest in science/technology:
— Immunity of the economy and society to innovation, which prevents the practical application of research and development results
— The amount of subsidies that the state allocates to a particular scientific institution depends on the number of employees of this institution, not on the quality and effectiveness of scientific work
Research/competing in global knowledge economy:
— Russia lacks partnership with corporations → no innovation/entrepreneurship → little research
— Missing cost sharing opportunities/research & development (R&D) expenditures
— Research/innovation expectation for HE faculty in China
—National Institution of Education Sciences specific focus on research
– Increasing access for minorities in STEM fields:
— Higher education disparities on the basis of gender, ethnicity, rural vs. urban environments
— National entrance exams (gaokao) and quota policies
– International partnerships:
—Strategies – Internal vs external
—Mutual understandings and participation
—Policies beyond education
Key Recommendations
What policies/practices could work for Russia?
– Emulate Chinese structure of HE/research/corporate integration:
China raises money from businesses to fund business-run schools
Focus Special economic zones on HE needs (ex. Guangdong Province Free Trade Zone)
– Increase funding for HE involvement in R&D sector:
Unlike China, Russian market economy R&D spending doesn’t meet national need
– Political will for nation-wide mandated access policies for minorities
– Build mutually benefitting relationships like FOCAC
– Model visa policies based on China (for incoming international students)
– Increased autonomy:
Maximize foreign partnerships in 5-100 program
Limitations
What needs further exploration?
Different government/economic structures (transferability)
Quality/validity of Chinese research; national propaganda influence
Lack of transparency in policymaking for both countries
China managing massive debt as result of reforms
References
Gallagher,, M., Hasan, A., Canning, M., Newby, H., Saner-Yiu, L., & Whitman, I. (2009). OECD Reviews of Tertiary Education CHINA. OECD, 10-12.
Wu, B., & Zheng, Y. (2008). EXPANSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CHINA: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS. The University Of Nottingham, 1-5.
Yang, R. (2015). Corruption in china’s higher education: a malignant tumor. International Higher Education, (39).
Yi *, L. (2011). Auditing Chinese higher education? The perspectives of returnee scholars in an elite university. International Journal Of Educational Development, 31, 505-509.
Marginson, S. (2016). The worldwide trend to high participation higher education: Dynamics of social stratification in inclusive systems. Higher Education, 72(4), 413-434.
Popkova, E. G., Chechina, O. S., & Abramov, S. A. (2015). Problem of the human capital quality reducing in conditions of educational unification. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6(3 S6), 95.
Kalimullin, A. M., & Masalimova, A. R. (2016). Actual issues of national education: Theory and practice. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 11(1), 1-2.
The 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (2018), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. Retrieved from https://focacsummit.mfa.gov.cn/eng/
Jun Li. (2017) Ideologies, strategies and higher education development: a comparison of China’s university partnerships with the Soviet Union and Africa over space and time. Comparative Education, 53:2, 245-264, DOI: 10.1080/03050068.2017.1294650
Pugach, V. F. (2012). Mobile Students in Russia’s Higher Education. Russian Education & Society, 54(4), 32–46. https://doi.org/10.2753/res1060-9393540404
State the major challenges facing in Florida and the reason/s you believe studying the selected macroeconomic indicators is important. Also, state the major strengths that make your region unique(MIAMI).
Here, you need to state the 5 macroeconomic indicators that you are going to analyze for your region.
Section 3: Data Collection and Analysis
Data: state the type of data and the time range of the data you are going to obtain. Also, state the sources (if you have them) where you are going to obtain your data from and share links to the sources if you have any.
Analysis: State what your plans for this section and how are you going to approach the findings from your data section.
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(1) Prospects & Impediments for renewable energies in developing countries.
(2) Potential of Mini-hydro power plants in developing countries.
(3) Energy security for sustainable development in western Africa.
Use at least three (3) quality references Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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Students must prepare a three to four page typewritten double-spaced paper on a current macroeconomic topic that is pertinent to class material. This can be chosen from the textbook, newspapers, magazines, or current economics periodicals.
Length – 3 to 4 pages in length, double-spaced, with 1 inch margins. Any paper that deviates from these requirements will be penalized (this does not include the title page and the table of contents). Arial or New Times Roman (12 pt) will be the only acceptable fonts. Use headings within the report when appropriate. A table of contents page is necessary. Plan the paper carefully so as to develop an organized and non-redundant report. It should be organized and assembled as a continuous report and should not appear to be several independent segments bound together. You must have a minimum of five sources. Please cite your sources using MLA or APA Format (the Writing Center can offer assistance if you do not know how to do this). Some other helpful sites include – http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
Students will be expected to analyze and evaluate the issue or topic and provide recommendations. Here are some sample topics: topics are underlined but please choose one only.
The impact of drug legalization on the economy- Using economics, how would you fix the homeless problem in California?- Is the bullet train viable in California?- How do interest rates affect consumers and their purchasing patterns- How could the “Great Recession” have been prevented?- Countries that do not believe in comparative advantage- How could the Federal Government reduce the national debt?- If you were the President of the U.S. what would you do to improve the economy?- Which presidential candidate will have the most profound impact on the economy
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This assignment consists of 10 questions, 25% of full mark (or equivalent to 25 marks). This assignment should be submitted by Turnitin till 20/01/2019.
To answer the following questions, students should use a sum of relevant economic theories (if require) for the justification of their answers. Students can also use figures (i.e., supply and demand curves) for presenting their answers.
Consider the financial crisis 2007-2009 in USA.
Explain the origin of this crisis. Provide a summary of this crisis, consisting of the reasons of this crisis, and the breadth and extent of the crisis. Identify countries and markets involved in the crisis (200 words). (4 marks)
Now, assume that the crisis has been continuing for 10 years. We call this period as a long run period.
Explain the effect of this crisis on USA’s GDP in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Explain the effect of this crisis on USA’s inflation rate in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Explain the effect of this crisis on USA’s labour market in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Explain the effect of this crisis on the levels of Americans’ consumption in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Explain the effect of this crisis on the levels of USA’s investment in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Explain the effect of this crisis on USA government’s Budget in long-run? (200 words) (2 marks)
Assume that you are a policy maker in USA’s government and central bank; how you can recover the crisis by changing macroeconomic variables? (500 words) (5 marks)
During the crisis, How USA can recover its output gap if it faces an explanatory gap? (200 words) (2 marks)
During the crisis, How USA can recover its output gap if it faces a contractionary gap? (200 words) (2 marks)
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1. The New Mission for Multinationals. Jose Santos and Peter Williamson. MITSloan Management Review, Summer 2015
2. Distance Still Matters, The Hard Reality of Global Expansion. P. Ghemawat, HBR September 2001
3. When You Shouldn’t Go Global. Marcus Alexander and Harry Korine. HBR December 2008
INSTRUCTIONS.
1.Give 2 things you like or interesting about each article.
2.What’s the take away/ overall idea (summary)
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Use at least three (3) quality references Note: Wikipedia and other related websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
United States Labor Economy in Technology Focus has changed from a manufacturing to service and technology focus Over the last 50 years, the United States labor economy has changed from a manufacturing to service and technology focus.
United States Labor Economy in Technology Focus
Other than the obvious changes, such as fewer mine tragedies and more carpal tunnel syndrome, what other trends in employment safety do you predict, and what is your evidence for that prediction? How should companies respond? How would you respond? Why? reply in 5 sentences. In the recent presidential election, automation and robotics got a slight reprieve from the accusations that it has been the key driver in job losses in the United States.
There are a few ground rules: (1) you are allowed to refer to any and all readings for this class, but it is not necessary to do any outside research for this exam; (2) you do not need to make a bibliography, as you are using class materials here (so I already know what you’re referencing). When you are referencing material, it will be enough to say something like the following: “Draper, in her paper on !Kung life history narratives, suggests that …” If you quote directly, please cite the page number in standard social science format, such as (Draper 1988:24). If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
As far as guidelines on length: you should be writing in the range of 1200-1500 words for each essay (this is roughly 4-5 pages, double-spaced) at a minimum. Answer both questions, using as much space as you need to thoroughly answer the question. Use examples wherever and whenever they are appropriate. Think of this as an exercise in which you can demonstrate your mastery and understanding of both the material and your ability to think critically about the core concepts we’ve touched on.
PART A. Answer either question 1 or question 2.
1. The second half of the course began by injecting the concept of power into the study of economic anthropology. What is power? How have some of our readings defined power, and why must economic anthropologists account for power in their study? Use examples from the readings to support your case.
2. Sweetness and Power is, on it’s surface, a history of sugar. How does the process of sugar’s spread parallel the spread of western capitalism and European imperialism? Use examples from Mintz and the other readings to support your argument.
Part B (50 points). Answer either question 3 or 4.
3. In the readings from Europe and the People Without History, Wolf argues for different kinds of capitalism. What are these different kinds of capitalism, and what processes marked the shifts between them? More importantly, are these distinctions useful for anthropologists? How? Provide evidence from the readings to support your answer.
4. What is capitalism? Using the readings as a guide, provide a working definition of capitalism. How have some of our readings used the concept of capitalism to guide their research?
Books referencing:
Mauss, M. 2011. The Gift: Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies. Eastford, CT: Martino Fine Books.
Mintz, S. 1986. Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History. New York: Penguin.
Wilk, R., and L. Cliggett. 2007. Economies and Cultures: Foundations of Economic Anthropology. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
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