What accounts for the rising inequality in the United States
since the 1970s? Does rising inequality...
What accounts for the rising inequality in the United States
since the 1970s? Does rising inequality reflect rising productivity
for some Americans over others?
a) What has happened to the cost of health care in the
United States since the early 1970s? What has happened in other
countries, countries who do not have private health insurance? b) Why might people expect private, for profit health
insurance companies to be more efficient than a government system?
Why has private health insurance led to higher costs? c) Why has private health insurance led to worse health outcomes for
Americans?
The United States has run persistent trade deficits since the
late 1970s, while Germany has had trade surpluses since the 1990s.
Is either position inherently good or bad? Explain.
What is the current level of income inequality in the United
States? What do you think is more important to focus on when
considering inequality: income inequality or wealth inequality?
Justify your answer.
1. In the 1970s, the United States federal government
created a Department of Energy. This is a time when the OPEC
(Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) cartel first became
prominent. Identify how this action might have impacted the three
major macroeconomic goals of our economy.
2. Suppose you live in a community of 100 people where
everyone is able and seeks to work. If 80 people are over 16 years
old and 72 of them are employed, what is the...
why the United States was “asleep at
the wheel during the early 1970s” soon leading to losses in
competitiveness against Honda/Toyota/Sony. (Do not include
wages)
Question No 2:
In the United States of America, there is wide spread
inequality among the people. Rich becomes richer and poor becomes
poorer. The reason for this inequality is the economic system that
they follows. What economic system do you think United States is
following? Identify and explain. Also, evaluate four advantages and
disadvantages of this economic system in detail. [Answer in 300 –
400 words]