Instruction
Econ 1 HW - 2 questions! You should find and use at least 3 other relevant sources with citation that you discover on your own You can answer these questions in sequence for or combine them into your own essay but being sure to discuss most of these thoughts and concerns. You do not have to discuss all of them; just pull together the general themes using some of these sub-questions for guidance.
1. How and why have the dysfunctions in the investment industry (Wall Street), led to our diminishing economic prosperity and prospects?
a. 2008 chapter, posted articles, videos you might have seen
b. Europe and the International Monetary Fund are implementing new economic policies such as:
i. Executive pay and bonuses
ii. Financial Transaction taxes,
iii. Higher tax rates on wealthy, etc.
2. Discuss both solutions that your generation can pursue to improve America
a. Look at solutions from the liberal and conservative viewpoints
b. Focus on micro economic incentives as well as macroeconomic outcomes.
c. Present your own set of new policies/changes.
i. Diagram how fixing one area can improve another and create an upward cycle of positive reinforcing policy and outcomes.