Unemployment benefits

Homelessness is an issue in our society that needs immediate attention to be resolved. The issue of homelessness comes from a list of issues in our society some which are, drug addictions social abandonment, economic inequality dysfunctional families. Just in the city of Greensboro exists 900 homeless people The movement wants to raise awareness on homelessness and makes it an issue that needs to be addressed by our elected authorities. Homeliness leads to issues such as. Academic failing for…

One hundred-ten, and one half million people are on welfare - that is over 35% of all Americans, and this number continues to rise. The United States Social Welfare System was originally created during the Great Depression, when unemployment and poverty were high and the American People were desperate for help. This system was set up to temporarily assist those who could not care for themselves. At that time, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president and he had a goal to create jobs, assist and…

care and possible permanent citizenship to them and there families. If America could get more profitable businesses set up by the immigrants that were educated here then there would be more jobs available and the unemployment rate would go down and the influx of capital would greatly benefit our economic system. If immigrants continue to come here just for the education and return to their countries; there is no economic profitability for America but for their native country. Incentive programs…

Education in Houston is a big priority for children because there are many different options of schools like public, Charter and Magnet schools. There are also many schools that offer Dual Language which benefits both American and foreign children by teaching them a different language and culture. Private schools are also options but are really not necessary for children to receive a good education. Technology is also a big resource and part of the daily…

Summary: In the article, Politicians are ignoring poverty in chase after middle-class votes written as an editorial in the Toronto Star, emphasizes middle class families being a target on political agendas, rather those living in poverty for the upcoming 2015 federal election. There has been street protests in 50 communities across Canada to express the urge to build a national anti-poverty campaign, which politicians have not been discussing. Although, over time there has been a noticeable gap…

Determining whether pursing a college education is worth the money is a matter that will cross the minds of many at some point in their lives. Some believe that college is not only a waste of time but, also money. On the other hand, some would argue that education is an investment that will pay off later in life. In the article “Yes, A College Degree is Worth the Costs,” Rodney K. Smith states that his family views education as an investment and stewardship. He argues that “[m]any in the rising…

The social and economic consequences of austerity measures imposed by troika on Greece have been devastating. Since 2010, Greece’s GDP has fallen by 25 percent and unemployment rate is 26 percent. The youth unemployment rates are at an alarmingly high level. Currently, over 56 percent of young people in Greece are without a job and there are more than 450,000 families with no working members. After five years of fiscal adjustment and economic hardship under the austerity program, Greece’s major…

up debt, and this causes a strain on the economy. According to the article, "Rising National Debt May Be the next Economic Crisis," by Tom Raum, the national debt increases by $1 trillion a year, this debt leads to higher taxes and reduced federal benefits (Raum). Because national debt is constantly increasing, our nation’s economy will become even more dependent on other nations. National debt has a rippling effect and will touch every aspect of the economy and may lead us into another…

away from the poverty line, and it has been a proven way to boost our economy. The evidence that economist received from analyzing the minimum wage is it that it does not lead to higher unemployment rates. Rather than increasing unemployment rate it has shown to increase productivity. Since unemployment rates do not indicate an increase, we can assume that employment rate might decrease. Studies showed raising the minimum wage failed to demonstrate any signs of falling employment because of…

Causes of Homelessness Homelessness is a serious problem that affects people of all ages and it is important to understand the causes of homelessness. According to Martin (2015), people are considered older when they reach the age of 50 to 55 years old (p. 152). Homelessness for older people has become a serious problem. The causes of homelessness include "a lack of affordable housing, to few jobs for unskilled workers, and a reduction in human services support" (Martin, 2015, p. 152). For the…