American economists

The author suggests that humans have seen a lot evolving in terms of who the leader should be. There have been numerous changes kicking away the traditional notion that gives a leader certain physical appearances and characters. In addition, gender is no longer a problem to consider when choosing who should chair. Most of all, dressing is currently a totally forgotten factor when considering a leader. These evolved changes are further evident considering facts like in the Greek world one is prone to find leaders dressed in shorts yet so powerful. Secondly, in the current American society, countless women in leadership positions are well respected. The Economist Newspaper author(s) further strengthens the view over human evolution regarding leadership by pointing out that, in fact, some societies have disregarded CEOs’ in suits. Because of the above, the article observes that it raises eyebrows to find people who still believe in the long gone notions over leadership. But yes, the better numbers of bosses today still conform to it as though in the past. The article in review observes that many leaders today are tall as researched over by Malcolm Gadwall. In his 2005 book, “Blink”, this author found out that thirty percent of CEO’s making the 500 Fortune companies were at least six inches or taller. Not enough, Gadwall’s research finds that leaders who sound…

“Trading Liberty” by Wendy Kaminer, which was published in The Free Inquiry in 2002 after the 9/11 events. Kaminer, other than having written several books is also a lawyer. On the other hand, the issue is also acknowledge in the article, “If Looks Could Kill” written by The Economist, which is a weekly magazine in which most authors are anonymous. Still, it is widely recognized for its perspective in economic issues, current affairs, technology, etc. In this article, the author uses tone and…

In his book, The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future, Joseph E. Stiglitz addresses the pressing topic of America’s economic situation. When one reads the title, one can understand what Stiglitz is about to argue; however, one must actually open the book in order to understand how America is spiraling into economic disaster because of economic inequality. He claims that if we, as a country, do not repair the serious inequality in income and financial positions,…

Then, why did you select this article? What spoke to you? Brazile, Donna. " 'Black Lives Matter ': Why We Need That Slogan (Opinion) - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 22 July 2015. Web. 11 Sept. 2015. I chose this article because Brazile seems to get what a lot of older people in power don’t seem to understand. There is a place for civility, but often true political change is not that place. If no one wants to listen to your voice, you have to make yourself heard. Her article was the one…

inequality, the access of education to all Americans, the role of education in economic inequality, and the importance of the breakdown of the American family in economic inequality. Depending on whether you ask Paul Krugman or Gary S. Becker and Keven M. Murphy why we should care about…

Balcita goes over similar issues, though on a less broad scale. Using her father’s experiences of immigrating from the Philippines to the United States, Balcita creates an engaging and relatable picture of the subtle moments of integration, while also illustrating how the great American hypocrisy affects this transition. A great example of this comes from two paragraphs discussing her father’s first job at a blood bank. The job is temporary, as he’s trying to get official certification to be a…

The concept of the American Dream is heavily engraved in society. It is what gives many lower and middle-class citizens the motivation to work hard in hopes of a better life. However, “a better life” is a vague term that often has a different meaning with respect to time and situation. In the article, “The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold?” Brandon King attempts to answer the ambiguity of this question. As the title gives it away, the author analyzes and compares different time periods…

true state of the so called “American dream” today?” By asking this question he arises a personal connection with his readers by considering what the American dream means to them. King then askes the American people “is it still around, waiting to be achieved by those who work hard enough, or is it effectively dead, killed off by the great depression and the economic hardships that many Americans have come to face?”. (Page 610, para #1) Now that he has his reader engaged he then gives his…

Lydia Samson The Vanishing Middle Class Analysis Government, politics, and the death of the “American Dream” are just a few of the topics discussed in The Vanishing Middle Class, a recent nonfiction account of the inequalities of the American economic system by economist Peter Temin. Temin describes the economic inequality of the current class system as grouped into the top 1% who hold 99% of the nation’s wealth, the poorer, lower income class, and the titled “vanishing” middle class. The…

place high tariffs and make American goods seem unwanted. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff discusses the result of losing colonies, and the American Revolution with trade treaties with other countries, and how the United States was affected. The British Imperial policy in chapter two is an economic disaster that made Britain place tariffs on goods. During colonial times the American colonies were exploited by the British government. The cause of…