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Papers On Economic History
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Family’s Effects on the Macroenvironment
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A 5 page paper discussing changes in family structure since before the Great Depression, the economic changes that structural change has caused, and ways that economic changes have influenced family structure. The paper traces structural and economic changes from the 1930s, placing the evolution within the ISLM model. It concludes that teens work in order to support their cars and their buying habits. The number of single-parent families has skyrocketed over the past two decades, and even intact families find that they need two incomes in order to live as they wish. Currently, there is no end in sight as American business continues to change as it increasingly shifts from manufacturing to services. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSeconMacFam.rtf
FREE BANKING
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This 2.5-page paper examines the free banking era in the U.S. during the 19th century and discusses the concept of "wildcat banking," as well as distributional and exchange effects on banknotes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTfreban.rtf
Garzarelli's Edge, The Sequel (Article Review)
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This 3 page paper examines the article Garzarelli's Edge, The Sequel, which evaluates Elaine Garzarelli's true abilities and how she markets her services. Garzarelli is well known for predicting the 1987 market crash. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA741G.rtf
GDP, INVESTMENT AND THE BUSINESS CYCLE
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This 4-page paper focuses on the concept that the robust GDP experienced by the U.S. during the early 1990s (and the increase in equity value) ended up eventually bringing down the business cycle during the latter part of the decade. The paper discusses why this was so, bringing in several theories of GDP-business cycle-investment relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTgdpbus.rtf
George Sturt’s The Wheelwright’s Shop
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This 6 page paper considers the nature of the lifestyles and characteristics of the people of England during the pre-industrial and early industrial eras relative to the changes related through George Sturt’s account in The Wheelwright Shop. This paper outlines some of the characteristics of the people defined in Sturt’s work, including an assessment of appearance, actions, and socioeconomic perspectives. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHenglis.wps
Germany’s Economic Position
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A 3 page paper discussing Germany’s recent economic history and current position in late 2004. Germany has been dispensing with structural rigidities governing labor and business operations for some time, and it is showing signs of climbing out of the bottom of the business cycle. Germany needs to continue to become more business-friendly. Lower tax rates could provide impetus for businesses to seek to grow, and relaxed labor laws could provide incentive for businesses to add jobs. The promise of employment should improve consumers’ confidence in the economy, with the result that both business and consumers contribute a greater share to growth of the German economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSeconGermany.rtf
GLASS-STEAGALL ELIMINATION: WAS IT A GOOD IDEA?
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This 3 page paper argues that the elimination of Glass-Steagall was a good idea. Examples, illustrations given. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBgstgal.rtf
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