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In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina damaged or destroyed oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, refineries...

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina damaged or destroyed oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, refineries along the Gulf coast, and the pipeline infrastructure that transports oil and natural gas to customers across the eastern United States. The winter of 2006 was unusually cold in many parts of the country. How did these events affect the market for natural gas? (Explain which curve(s) shift(s) and the effects on the equilibrium quantity and equilibrium price of natural gas.)

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2.     According to some health care economists, the current epidemic of COVID - 19 in the United...

2.     According to some health care economists, the current epidemic of COVID - 19 in the United States (i.e. the rising morbidity and mortality from the spread of the coronavirus) bolsters the argument that health care should be a basic human right. As best you can, present their argument using at least one economic concept that we have discussed in class (i.e. externalities or public goods). Briefly explain why you agree or disagree with them.

In: Economics

I want 10 lines for each question. Do not copy paste. Understand the question and only...

I want 10 lines for each question. Do not copy paste. Understand the question and only write relevant answer. Thanks

1. Conventional Agriculture: Do the benefits of industrial agriculture (lower prices, abundant food, etc. ) outway the environmental drawbacks?

2. Population: In order to sustain a larger population with a high standard of living worldwide consumption in the united states has to decrease. What if anything are you willing to give up and why?

In: Economics

1. Explain three factors that would cause the dollar to appreciate. 2. What is fiat money?...

1. Explain three factors that would cause the dollar to appreciate.

2. What is fiat money? Why is fiat money important in the United States today?

3. What is the impact of expansionary fiscal policy on the exchange rate? Explain the process through which expansionary fiscal policy affects the exchange rate.

4. Discuss the opposing points of view on U.S. trade deficit.

5. Describe the origins of the Fed and the arguments about the independence of the Fed.

In: Economics

Covid-19, without a doubt, has exposed the many inequalities and inefficiencies which exist in the United...

Covid-19, without a doubt, has exposed the many inequalities and inefficiencies which exist in the United States. One of those being access to high speed internet. With nearly all educational institutions moving to remote/ distance learning and many individuals working from home, the question becomes:

  1. Should internet be treated as a public utility? Explain.
  2. What are the pros and cons?

Please cite all sources used to support your response.

In: Economics

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by two copies of a mutated CFTR gene....

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by two copies of a mutated CFTR gene. If one in 100 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis and one in 5.0505050505 people are carriers for cystic fibrosis, calculate the number of individuals that are homozygous dominant. In other words, how many people would have two copies of the normal (non-mutated) CFTR gene. Use the Hardy-Weinberg equation and explain how you determined this. 

In: Biology

short answer please Define nuclear family and briefly describe its evolution. Can the nuclear family be...

short answer please

Define nuclear family and briefly describe its evolution. Can the nuclear family be called the "traditional family form" in the United States today? Justify your answer with two examples drawn from the chapter.

What is a social movement? Describe the four types of social movements and give examples of each. In your view, which type of social movement has the most potential for positive social change, and why?

In: Psychology

(history) The U.S. in the Caribbean Please answer the following short-answer questions. Your answers should be...

(history) The U.S. in the Caribbean Please answer the following short-answer questions. Your answers should be paragraph-length (between 100 to 200 words)

1) How did the United States obtain control of the Panama Canal? What were the characteristics of the construction of the Canal under the U.S., when did the Canal open and what is its significance?

2) How would you characterize the relationship between the U.S. and so-called “Banana Republics”?

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Although studies continue to show smoking leads to significant health problems, 20% of adults in the...

Although studies continue to show smoking leads to significant health problems, 20% of adults in the United States smoke. Consider a group of 280 adults.

If required, round your answers to four decimal places.

a. What is the expected number of adults who smoke?

b. What is the probability that fewer than 40 smoke?

c. What is the probability that from 35 to 70 (inclusive) smoke?

d. What is the probability that 70 or more smoke?

In: Math

go online and find some exchange-rate policy that is going on in the world. It doesn't...

go online and find some exchange-rate policy that is going on in the world. It doesn't necessarily have to be between the United States and some other country it could be between Australia and the Philippines for example.

Again using chapter as a guide, find some trade events or policies that are going on in the world that are driving the currency exchange - and the Net Capital Out or Inflow. Is it a case where the purchase power is way off? Is it military or conflict driven? Is it currency (de)valuation?  

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