Consider illegal immigration. How would illegal immigration be affected if all countries had property ownership rights as well defined as in the United States?
Consider the following statement by Charles Wheelan, author of the Naked Economist: “The problem with Asian sweatshops is that there are not enough of them.” How is Wheelan’s statement illustrative of fundamental economic concepts?
Describe the types of information that market prices provide.
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International trade is a usual suspect as a cause behind the recent rise in wage inequality in the United States. However, many researchers do not believe that international trade is the main cause.
Briefly explain three reasons for why researchers believe trade is not the main cause.
Briefly explain how skilled-biased technological change is a more believable cause behind the rising wage inequality.
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An attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities results in a decrease in Saudi Arabia’s exports to the world oil market. What impact does this event have on the world price of oil? What impact will this change in the world price of oil have on the price of iPhones imported from China to the United States? Use the supply and demand model to explain your answers in each market.
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Given your understanding of the legal aspects of American business, how does it differ from that of your home countries? Do you understand why legal advice is required more in the United States?
Why do you think it is important for your business to keep accurate records? What does your business intend to do to ensure accurate record keeping?
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"Taxing Multinational Transactions" “WakeUP”, a Mississippi company that produces coffee products, sells their products throughout the United States and is considering expanding its business into Europe. If so, they will have income derived from sales to US Customers and income derived from sales within Europe. Assess the impacts that selling their products abroad will have to WakeUP and any tax incentives that will apply to their situation.
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Economics: My company is Walmart Neighborhood Market
1. Describe the characteristics of the current monetary policy and fiscal policy in the United States.
2. Predict how possible changes in monetary and/or fiscal policy may impact the supply and demand of the product or service produced by the company you selected for your microeconomic/macroeconomic analysis papers as well as the financial performance of your chosen company.
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Do you think that the intervention by the government in implementing price ceilings or price floors is justified in today's time; why or why not? Are the consumers getting what they want; why do you believe this to be so? Are the suppliers able to sell what they produce; why do you think so?
Use an example from another country besides United States to justify your reasoning.
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11-What is the approximate yield to maturity for the following bonds? Assume these are bonds issued in the United States.
a.5 years to maturity, 6 percent coupon rate, current price is $950.
b.10 years to maturity, 0 percent coupon rate, current price is $339.
c.15 years to maturity, 8.5 percent coupon rate, current price is $1030.
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