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Which economic sectors tended to support a higher tariff in the United States? Why? Which regions were these industries prevalent?

What was the Homestead Act and what was its importance for U.S. Economic History?

What were the major costs and benefits to membership in the British Empire for the American colonies?

It is estimated that over 46 million people do not have health insurance coverage in the United States. In addition, many more individuals are underinsured or have such high deductibles and co-pays that they do not even seek medical care. Given this information, the logical question that arises is, should health care coverage be provided to everyone?

Persons insured under Section I of the HO-3 policy include which of the following?

I. The named insured's mother-in-law, who lives in the same household as the insured.

II. A 16-year-old Italian exchange student, who is residing with the named insured while attending high school in the United States.

Suppose that the current spot exchange rate is $1.25/€ and the 1-year forward exchange rate is $1.20/€. The 1-year interest rate is 2.00 percent per annum in the United States and 5.00 percent per annum in France. Assume that you can borrow up to $1,000,000 or €800,000. Calculate your arbitrage profit in €.

You have been hired as a financial regulator of Liberty Bank Limited, a leading bank in United States
as it holds third largest amount of deposits. Your task is to ensure that the bank generates
reasonable profits and manage risk of such huge deposits. Develop an action plan to safeguard
bank’s operations and its depositor’s money?

2. Consider the United States Treasury bonds, what are the ratings? Historically, has there ever been a change in quality ratings for the U.S. government? (Hint: You can review the past 15-20 years). Why or why not?

3. Consider a company that has an investment grade rating, are they guaranteed to be protected from Bankruptcy?

1. History of the international financial system. 2. 2. Economics of the float and fixed exchange rate systems.

3. aspects of Bretton Woods Agreement.

4.Explain why and when the redemption of dollars in gold by the United States ended.

5. The functions (both from a critical and mainstream perspectives) of the international financial institutions

How would you define income inequality? How is income inequality measured? What has happened to income inequality in the United States since the end of the Second World War in 1945? What evidence can you provide to support your answer? What are the reasons for the changes in income inequality since 1945.

Review current types of health care delivery systems in the United States and contrast the current status with the reform models or revisions proposed in the readings for this topic. Select one area in health care delivery where change or reform to the current system could improve the delivery of allied health care and present your findings.