Which is greater in the United States today, the income gap or the wealth gap?

Why is it sociologically important to make a distinction between the two?

The Breton Woods agreement led to the global monetary system in use today. Problems with Breton Woods, however, also led to its collapse and highlight a basic tension over the roles money plays in any economy. Review why Breton Woods first enabled the international exchange of goods and later created increasing financial instability. What did President Nixon do in 1971 that transformed the international monetary system? Explain how the modern global monetary system works. What does it mean when currencies “float” or are “pegged”? Give examples. Also provide an example and explanation for a case where the international monetary system contributed to political instability/unrest within a country.

When you are going to apply for a grant, even from a government agency, where do you go to look to make sure that your grant program is aligned with the interests of the granting agency?

Please cite your source if you used one. Thank you for your help.

International cooperation often requires that governments relinquish sovereignty. Why do governments agree to seed their autonomy? Why, for example, do some countries prioritize global or regional issues such as human rights or the environment over other goals? Provide at least 2 examples of governments that signed international treaties but then did not comply with the agreements. Explain why governments fail to comply with international agreements.

Behavioral genetics Tool Box) e.g. breeding experiments (selective-, in-, crossbreeding; hybridization of behavior; artificial selection, cross-fostering, twin analyses, and single gene mutations. Ex. Hygienic vs. non-hygienic bees, cricket song patterns, collecting nesting material in love birds, flight patterns of migratory birds. What do these experiments tell us about the origins of behavior? What are possible limitations?

Events and activities happen so fast that there is no time to think or evaluate correct courses of action. Time to meditate and evaluate and think circumspectly has been absorbed in social media communications, emails, and events.

Quality family time with loved ones and children are non existent in many homes. Rarely do families sit down for a family dinner and discuss the events of the day. Informational technology has deteriorated family structure and is a contributor to anti-social behavior in high school teens. This can lead to violent behaviors such as mass shootings within our primary and secondary schools.

Is there substantive data to support this theory? What historical precedent is there to guide how much families should rely on informational technology. What are your conclusions?

After the reign of Mansa Musa, the history of Mali-Songhai continued, but eventually the region was conquered and suffered decline. How did the riches of the region and of the great city of Timbuktu serve to summon its own destruction? What sources are used to trace the rise and fall of Mali-Songhai?

Briefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved.

What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today?

From Classics of Philosophy(3e) by Louis Pojman and Lewis Vaughn textbook with in-text citation answer the question;

1) In section V of his Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, David Hume proposes a solution to the problem of doubt -- identify and describe this solution as it relates to radical doubt.

The history of Cuba in the last 50 years is noted for its revolution, which brought socialist principles and destroyed the capitalist infrastructure, including the wealth base of its richer inhabitants. From the readings on Cuban history and contemporary society—1) what can be interpreted as the positive social impacts of the revolution on Cuban society (e.g. via race, class, gender); 2) how have the Cuban films we have seen promote the positive impacts of the socialist revolution; and 3) would you say these portrayals are honest reflections of Cuban society or propaganda of the State? Use evidence to back up your assertions.

What are some components of American society and culture that make poverty less visible.