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Papers On Economic History
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Michael Stone/Shelter Poverty‹possible solutions
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An analysis of Michael Stone's book on the problem of 'shelter poverty.' Millions of parents in the US have to decide on a month by month basis between two alternatives‹they can either feed and clothe their children or pay the rent or mortgage and insure that they have a roof over their heads. Stone advocates radical changes in the way that society handles the financing of housing in order to handle the needs of lower-income families. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99house.wps
Micro-States
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(3 pp) This information is summarized from an
article by Tom Nairn and defines and discusses the
phenomena of "micro-states." Nairn suggests that
it is now the factors of scale which include the
size of a geographic area, its population, and
relative economic , social and cultural weighing.
He explains that the model that was used previously
as a building block for understanding the
nation-state as a concept, was really a "multi-
national" mix rather than a physical site or
setting that occurred in real geography. A recent
survey determined that a "micro-state" was one
having a land area of less than a thousand square
kilometers and a population of less than 500,000
Filename: BBmicros.doc.
Minimum Wage
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There are certain economic principles that determine the
behavior of the economy. This 11 page paper argues that wages, income
and unemployment are subject to the basic rules of supply and demand,
albeit from a perspective that includes a social component. Bibliography
lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTminwge.wps
Monarchal Rule in Canada
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This 6 page paper argues that changing the constitutional monarchy into a republic would be beneficial for Canada. Psychological, sociological, political and economic implications are explored. The Quebec question is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA009Mon.rtf
Monetary Policy in the Summer of 2000
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This 5 page paper examines U.S. monetary policy as implemented in the summer of 2000. Overall economy is discussed. History of monetary policy, as well as future implications, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA037fed.rtf
Monetary Policy: the Effects on the Macroeconomy
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5 pages in length. Monetary policy and the recession of 1990-1991. This paper examines the effect on the macro economy, trade, and consumers. Monetary policy influences money supply growth, credit conditions and the level of interest rates. In the past several years, the economy has performed surprisingly well. The effects of monetary policy on the macroeconomic environment have a powerful impact, and the United States has seen good economic growth, low unemployment and modest inflation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAmopol.wps
Monopolies and the Free Market System:
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This 5 page paper examines the issue of monopolies in regards to the free market system. Specifically, this paper addresses how the free market system is disrupted my monopolies and discusses financial intervention by government and how democracy impacts this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSMonopo.rtf
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