Briefly discuss how income inequality in the U.S. has increased from the 1970s into the 2000s, as well as the two most common explanations cited by economists for this change.
Category: economics
Income inequality in the U.S.
Briefly discuss how income inequality in the U.S. has increased from the 1970s into the 2000s, as well as the two most common explanations cited by economists for this change.
Poverty and economic inequality
Briefly compare and contrast poverty and economic inequality.
Poverty and economic inequality
Briefly compare and contrast poverty and economic inequality.
Wage gap experienced by women and black workers
Briefly discuss the wage gap experienced by women and black workers in the U.S. labor market and note any controversy relating to the extent to which certain factors might explain these circumstances.
Wage gap experienced by women and black workers
Briefly discuss the wage gap experienced by women and black workers in the U.S. labor market and note any controversy relating to the extent to which certain factors might explain these circumstances.
Positive externalities and public goods
In the context of both positive externalities and public goods, briefly explain why private firms or individuals might fail to make expenditures or investments that would produce broad social benefits.
Positive externalities and public goods
In the context of both positive externalities and public goods, briefly explain why private firms or individuals might fail to make expenditures or investments that would produce broad social benefits.
The 3 Types of Inflation
Read the article “The 3 Types of Inflation” and write a 1 -2 page essay.
Answer the following questions:
What effect did US Government stimulus payments have on the US economy? Was it only on inflation? What is your evidence?
Were stimulus payments a good thing? Why or why not?
What do you think some of the long lasting consequences might be?
Cite at least 2 references
Map of Economic Activity in Brazil
Create a map showing the land use and economic activity in Brazil.