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Money article discusses three things that are currently in the works that will create a possible currency crisis: (1) the dollar is gaining ground against major currencies, (2) the Federal Reserve is very close to raising interest rates, (3) demand for commodities is decreasing. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, Missouri, the dollar is at its highest level since 1975, and according to the article, the dollar has increased 20% in the past year in comparison to major…

To elaborate more on employment rates, one should know that another benefit to repealing the SB 3 is that small businesses will not have to terminate a specific amount of employees to meet cutbacks, instead small businesses will maintain the same employment rates, or provide new opportunities for young adults to become employed. Again, for this to come about, the $15 minimum wage bill needs to be repealed, because the California Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)…

(TCO 10) The role of information technology has changed since the days when it was known as data processing. You have been hired as the new manager of the IT department for Megalopolis Corporation. Megalopolis Corporation manufactures and sells barbecue grills to the middle-upper end of the market. Demand continues to be strong for all products. However, providing service (both warranty and nonwarranty) continues to be a challenge. In essence, having the right parts at the right place at the…

it has become increasingly evident that Fed Chair Yellen is keen to avoid her legacy being judged as a disappointment via her inability to raise the federal funds rate. She has duly taken note of the failures of other central banks to raise their policy rates away from zero. As recently as last December, Fed Chair Yellen was confident the federal funds rate could be raised without causing…

billionaire club has nearly doubled to over 800 members from the original 450 members they originally had. Chossudovsky has a firm stance on the highly controversial 2003 invasion of Iraq. He argues that the United States invaded Iraq to secure oil reserves for American oil giants and to secure the Dollar as the trading currency for Oil. With Iraq holding 11% of the 70% of available oil and being located in a prime location, the forced acquisition of Iraq was not made under the belief that…

John Steele Gordon is a writer who for over the past 20 years has had articles published in multiple magazines and newspapers. He specializes in business and financial history, and he is a contributing editor to American Heritage, also since 1989 he has been the writer of a column titled “Business of America”. Not only has John Steele Gordon written for newspapers and magazines he has also written books such as; Hamilton’s Blessing: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Our National Debt (Walker,…

Kelsie Dodd 08-25-16 Chapter 1 current event Earthquake in Italy Affects Economy in the Area Summary of Article The article discusses the disaster the earthquake in Italy has left behind and the affects it has made on the economy. The Prime Minister’s (Matteo Renzi) cabinet met to decide on the steps they should take to help people who have been struck by the disaster. Many people have died (Nearly 241 found dead) and rescue teams are still searching for survivors. The Prime Minister will have…

child care expenses will get only a 3% reduction in their tax bill. · A Modern Regulatory Framework: 1.In 2015 alone, federal agencies issued over 3,300 final rules and regulations, up from 2,400 the prior year. Every year, overregulation costs our economy $2 trillion dollars a year and reduces household wealth by almost $15,000 dollars. 2.Moratorium on new federal regulations that are not compelled by Congress or public safety, and will ask agency and department heads to identify all…

For most economists, the financial crisis of 2008 was the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression hit the United States and the world in 1929 and the early 1930s. This paper will analyze the causes that lead to the 2008 financial crisis. The paper will also explore the effects of the crisis, not only in the financial world and the economy, but also in the legislation governing financial institutions. The ethical implications that were involved in the crisis will also be studied.…

During the 70’s and 80’s the relaxing of regulating guidelines on things such as caps on interest rates, regulations of pension funds, the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act, led to more risky business behavior throughout the banking industry. Finally, through lobbying efforts, the industry successfully repealed the Glass-Steagall Act which had be put in place as protection from industry behavior that led to the market crash that occurred during the Great Depression…