Inventions and Economic Growth
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This 5 page paper looks at the arguments put forward by Kenneth L. Sokoloff who argues that the registration of patents provides evidence that inventiveness underpins economic growth. The writer consider the contradiction and support for this assumption and compares the approach taken by Robert Fogel in his book that looked at the role of railroads on economic growth in America. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Inventions and Economic Growth

Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword?;
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This 5 page paper considers the age old saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. The paper looks at the historical evidence and the effect of violence verses peace as a method to bring about change. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword?;

John Maynard Keynes
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This 3 page paper explores the life and theories of John Maynard Keynes as portrayed in Heilbroner's book, The Worldly Philosophers. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: John Maynard Keynes

John Maynard Keynes and Employment
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This 5 page report discusses the economic theories of British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946). The ways in which employment and unemployment are perceived in the economic context was of particular importance to him and played a key role in his advocacy of government spending. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: John Maynard Keynes and Employment

John Maynard Keynes: Economics -- Uncertainty, Doubt and the “Problem” of Demand
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This 5 page report discusses British economist, John Maynard Keynes (1883 - 1946) and his long-term impact on the ways in which modern capitalism was viewed during his lifetime and the ways in which economics, in general, have continued to be evaluated. His ideas regarding economic uncertainty, government intervention and capitalist economies are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: John Maynard Keynes: Economics -- Uncertainty, Doubt and the “Problem” of Demand

JOSEPH SCHUMPETER AND BUSINESS CYCLES
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This 7-page paper focuses on the economic theories of Joseph Schumpeter, how they challenged classical economics of the time, and whether they still apply to today's economic situations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: JOSEPH SCHUMPETER AND BUSINESS CYCLES

Keynesian and Marxist Economics
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6 pages in length. The origin, nature and evolution of the two mainstream economic thoughts are included within this paper, those of John Maynard Keynes and Karl Marx, and the influence each had upon economic development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Keynesian and Marxist Economics

Labor and Capitalism
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This 5 page paper considers how labor and capitalism is seen through Adam Smith's' Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations'. Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and 'Time, work-discipline and industrial capitalism by E P Thompson. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Labor and Capitalism

Lasting Presidential Economic Influences
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A 4 page paper discussing the economic effects of four past presidential administrations. Several of our 20th century presidents have had lasting and significant influence over the current economic structure and position of the country. Four of those are Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, all of whom this paper discusses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Lasting Presidential Economic Influences

Leon Blum and The French 'New Deal'
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A 6 page research paper that examines the social and economic reforms instituted by French leader Leon Blum in the late 1930s. Referred to as the French 'New Deal,' the writer discusses what Blum's economic experiment consisted of and why it did not last. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Leon Blum and The French 'New Deal'

Lessons From the Tiger Economies
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This 5 page paper looks at the role of government intervention in the U.S. economy by using the tiger economies as examples. Singapore and Taiwan are highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Lessons From the Tiger Economies

Lessons Learned from the Savings and Loans Crisis
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5 pages. The savings and loan crisis is one of the most poorly understood economic problems that we face today. It has been misconstrued by economists, by politicians, and by the general public. This paper looks at the crisis and what we have learned in order to avoid such things in the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Lessons Learned from the Savings and Loans Crisis

Leverage Buyouts Of The 80's Vs. Medieval Times
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In this thoughtful 4 page essay, the writer makes comparisons between the role of the stirrup (horse & saddle) during the Middle Ages and the leverage buyout of the 1980's (U.S. economic history). It is argued that in the Middle Ages, the need for a Cavalry presented itself in order to protect the lords and the system of feudalism. Without such Cavalry, the system would collapse and those who held the power and the wealth would cease to hold it. In the 1980s, the conditions were similar. During that time period an overwhelming sense of greed and a thirst for power took hold among those in the stock market, or those who had control of the money and the economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Leverage Buyouts Of The 80's Vs. Medieval Times

LIAR’S POKER BY MICHAEL LEWIS
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This 5 page paper analyzes specific questions pertaining to Michael Lewis' book, Liar's Poker. A description of the major players, the reasons for the crash, are discussed. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: LIAR’S POKER BY MICHAEL LEWIS

Life After Working: Retirement
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A 6 page paper providing the story of an 80-year-old widow putting the pain of the past behind her and enjoying her present life in an independent living complex. The paper is a narrative financial history that begins in the Great Depression and continues through the great growth of the stock market in the 1990s. This widow had ample retirement funds in large part because of saving something, regardless of how small, from each and every paycheck earned throughout her's and her husbands' working lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Life After Working: Retirement

Making the US More Competitive In The 90's
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An 11 page paper containing 3 proposed courses of action for making the US more economically competitive, written from the view of 1989. While overwhelmed with our own internal economic and employment problems, there has been much too little attention paid to the economic changes around the world. Some of the first, and ongoing, steps we need to take is to increase worker productivity, bring our public education in line with that of world leaders, and greatly increase the quality of the goods manufactured in the US. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Making the US More Competitive In The 90's

MAQUILADORA
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This 5 page paper gives the specific details of the agreement between the Mexican and United States governments in the creation of the maquiladora systems. Examples and quotes. Book references as well as internet sources used. Specific to 1965. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: MAQUILADORA

Mexico and the Industrial Revolution
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7 pages. The years 1825-1925 marked many changes that took place in Mexico during this time of the Industrial Revolution. This paper will focus on the economic growth that was taking place and the changes in the social and economic climates of that time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Mexico and the Industrial Revolution

Michael Stone/Shelter Poverty‹possible solutions
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An analysis of Michael Stone's book on the problem of 'shelter poverty.' Millions of parents in the US have to decide on a month by month basis between two alternatives‹they can either feed and clothe their children or pay the rent or mortgage and insure that they have a roof over their heads. Stone advocates radical changes in the way that society handles the financing of housing in order to handle the needs of lower-income families. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Michael Stone/Shelter Poverty‹possible solutions

Micro-States
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(3 pp) This information is summarized from an article by Tom Nairn and defines and discusses the phenomena of "micro-states." Nairn suggests that it is now the factors of scale which include the size of a geographic area, its population, and relative economic , social and cultural weighing. He explains that the model that was used previously as a building block for understanding the nation-state as a concept, was really a "multi- national" mix rather than a physical site or setting that occurred in real geography. A recent survey determined that a "micro-state" was one having a land area of less than a thousand square kilometers and a population of less than 500,000
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Paper Title: Micro-States

Minimum Wage
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There are certain economic principles that determine the behavior of the economy. This 11 page paper argues that wages, income and unemployment are subject to the basic rules of supply and demand, albeit from a perspective that includes a social component. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Minimum Wage

Monarchal Rule in Canada
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This 6 page paper argues that changing the constitutional monarchy into a republic would be beneficial for Canada. Psychological, sociological, political and economic implications are explored. The Quebec question is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Monarchal Rule in Canada

Monetary Policy in the Summer of 2000
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This 5 page paper examines U.S. monetary policy as implemented in the summer of 2000. Overall economy is discussed. History of monetary policy, as well as future implications, are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Monetary Policy in the Summer of 2000

Monetary Policy: the Effects on the Macroeconomy
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5 pages in length. Monetary policy and the recession of 1990-1991. This paper examines the effect on the macro economy, trade, and consumers. Monetary policy influences money supply growth, credit conditions and the level of interest rates. In the past several years, the economy has performed surprisingly well. The effects of monetary policy on the macroeconomic environment have a powerful impact, and the United States has seen good economic growth, low unemployment and modest inflation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Monetary Policy: the Effects on the Macroeconomy

Monopolies and the Free Market System:
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This 5 page paper examines the issue of monopolies in regards to the free market system. Specifically, this paper addresses how the free market system is disrupted my monopolies and discusses financial intervention by government and how democracy impacts this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Monopolies and the Free Market System:

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