International political economy

Issues a. Wage Growth Increase b. Janet Yellen’s Job Security and The Fed Funds Rate c. Donald Trump’s Border Tax 2. How the Economy will be effected and how these issues will be addressed. a. For the first time since 2009 the wage growth is growing faster than it ever has showing promise for President-elect Donald Trump and the labor market. Ever since the recession the economy has been struggling to decrease the unemployment rate but for the first time in 2016 American had a 2 million job…

The Economics of Happiness is a documentary film that was released in 2011. It is directed by Helena Norberg Hodge, Steven Gorelick, and John Page, and produced by Local Futures. The film features different voices from around the globe and they share their story. The Economics of Happiness basically focuses on the adverse effects of globalization on populations around the world. The film starts by telling the story of a small village in the Himalayan region of India called Ladakh. It describes…

of the region is Chinese and South Asian descent making up 4% of the overall population. Education With much of the population of Victoria being comprised of much older individuals, it is surprising to think that the area has a thriving student economy as well. The students are not only drawn to the rich artistic nature of the area, but the many universities that call Victoria home. One of the largest founded originally in 1903 as Victoria College. It is now known as the University of Victoria.…

Over the years Colorado has been among the top 10 fastest growing states in the country. According to the US census the population of Denver in July 2010 was 599,864 whereas the population as of July 2016 increase to 693,060. Although Denver is a diverse community with many nationalities but Caucasian predominate at 80.8% of the population. The median household income is $53,637. The percentage of person without insurance is 12% and the poverty percentage for Denver is 15.7% Reason for the…

in a bastion of technology leading to vast advancements in how we deliver services. This shake-up of the economy has provided opportunities for new companies like Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb all of whom have taken up the mantra of the sharing economy. Opponents of the sharing economy point to the dubious labor protections and it's showcasing in Brave New World as reasons to avoid the sharing economy, however, a more pragmatic view of the issues would reveal its benefits including a higher…

The economy has four different stages in order to explain the state of the present economy. The first stage is the recovery, which is when the economy is growing. The next stage is the peak or when the economy is at its best this means a lot of people have jobs and businesses are doing very well due to people having jobs to buy things that make the businesses succeed and grow. The third stage is the recession which is when the economy is on the decline, meaning some individuals might lose their…

Holiday 2015: Decent Economy, Weak Christmas Forecasts by Andrew Asch Published on 11/19/15 from California Apparel News In the article, Holiday 2015: Decent Economy, Weak Christmas Forecasts by Andrew Asch we see that there is a disengagement between a stronger economy and anxiety from consumers to purchase of winter time appeal. As the article further develops, the disconnection is caused by warm weather as the temperatures are higher the demand for winter apparel begins to lessen. First,…

The economy is all the activities related to making and distributing goods and services in a geographic area or country. It is made up of four stages: recovery, peak, recession, and trough. The recovery is when the economy is growing. The economy has been doing well and it is improving. The peak is the point at which the economy is robust. The economy has been growing for a while and it is at its highest point. The recession is when the economy is on a decline. After the economy has been peaked…

The Armchair Economist is a book by Steven E. Landsburg an economics professor at the University of Chicago. It is about economics paired with every day life. He writes this book with a sharp sense of humor and language that almost anyone can apprehend. His witty and sarcastic tone make it hard for a reader to put down. "Why do rock concerts sell out in minutes -- couldn't the promoters raise the ticket prices?" "Why does movie popcorn cost so much?" "How much harm is caused by government debt?"…

Preamble There are seven main goals for the economy of my island nation. My first goal is economic freedom for all my citizens. This allows businesses and entrepreneurs to have total control over all economic aspects of their lives. Therefore, any person can decide to choose to be an entrepreneur or even get a higher education and then start work. Second, I believe economic efficiency is significant for a working economy since it analyzes the allocation of resources so that resources are used to…