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Free Markets vs. Government Intervention: A Never-Ending Debate
Free Markets vs. Government Intervention: A Never-Ending Debate
The on-going debate in Washington, over how to decrease unemployment while stimulating economic growth, centers on both parties conflicting views of the role of markets and government in the economy. The concern of this essay will be to show why the policies of each party are unable to cope with the aftermaths of a recession caused by a financial crisis.
Perennial Conflict: The State vs. Free Markets
Paul Volker Says Republican Economic Plan Is Inadequate
To oversimplify, Democrats say expand demand and supply will follow, while Republicans say put more money in the hands of suppliers and demand will increase. What do you think?
See Entire Interview in Link
To oversimplify, Democrats say expand demand and supply will follow, while Republicans say put more money in the hands of suppliers and demand will increase. What do you think?
See Entire Interview in Link
Teaching with the News: Egypt's Uprising
The Choices Program
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This lesson is the first in a series on the recent events in Egypt. The latest, Protests, Revolutions, and Democratic Change, helps students consider the potential effects of the protests on democracy and stability in the Middle East and North Africa. The second, After Mubarak, helps students consider the implications of a leadership change in Egypt on the protests for democracy throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Why should high school students learn about what is happening in Egypt?
What is the historical relationship between the United States and Egypt?
What is the relationship between the United States and Egypt?
What role have social media played in the protests in Egypt and Tunisia?
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