Economic Recession
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A 3 page research paper that examines how "recession" is defined, how it is determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and status of the latest economic recession that began in March 2001. The writer discusses NBER's announcement that this recession is over and how the monetary policies of the Fed affected ending the recession. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khrecess.rtf

Economic Stimulus Action
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A 6 page paper discussing the need for economic stimulus following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. On September 10, 2001, the stock market was uncertain but holding its own, and many of the nation's largest companies were announcing disappointing second quarter business results. After the longest period of economic expansion known in modern times, the US economy had entered a decline that some are saying is a recession. Others are not as quick to use the dreaded "R" word, and point to strong performance in several sectors. The attacks pushed the already-teetering US economy off the cliff, however, and the government will need to take direct action to stimulate the economy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeconStimu.rtf

Economics and Society: Questions of Today
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A 6 page discussion of the interrelationships of layman concerns regarding the economy and world affairs and fiscal policy. Provides numerous historic examples of these interrelationships. Concludes that the burning questions of economists are inextricably tied to the questions of the layman. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPeconSo.wps

Economy Needs in 2008
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A 4 page paper recommending three areas that Obama needs to focus on as he takes office in 2009. They are Social Security, Medicare and halting any further blurring of the lines of boundary between the public and private sectors in business. It is the last area that needs first attention, for it directly affects the future of both Social Security and Medicare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSecon3areas.rtf

Effects of Fiscal and Monetary Policy on Singapore's Construction Industry
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A 5 page paper discussing the role of fiscal and monetary policy in encouraging business activity and creating an environment in which business can thrive. Both can affect plans for expansion as well as contractors' abilities to function in an industry where capital needs can be intensive and steady cash flow cannot be guaranteed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSconstrSg.wps

EMPLOYMENT FLEXIBILITY AND POLICY
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This 12-page paper examines employment flexibility on a macroeconomic and microeconomic level. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTemplflex.rtf

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION: FEDERAL VERSUS REGIONAL
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This 3 page paper discusses the discrepancy between federal and state employment protection laws. California is profiled as being progressive in this respect. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBemlaw.rtf

Environmental and Energy Tax Provisions
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A 20 page research paper that discusses literature pertaining to current tax incentives for individuals and businesses that encourage the use of energy efficient and environmentally friendly measures. It has been a goal of both the federal government and the state governments in recent years to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and also to reduce greenhouse emissions, which scientists believe are responsible for powering global warming and potentially catastrophic climate change. To encourage both businesses and individuals to institute changes in energy consumption that will facilitate achieving the nation’s prescribed environmental and energy goals, governments at both the state and national levels have offered tax incentives for instituting specific energy conversation measures. This examination of these tax provisions looks at the tax code now in enforce, with a primary focus on the federal level. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: khenetax.rtf

Excessive Social Spending and the National Debt
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This 4 page paper discusses what the national debt is, how excessive social spending contributes to it, how such spending could be cut back, and possible solutions to the problem of the debt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVNatDbt.rtf