JOHN KERRY, ECONOMIC PLANS AND ANALYSIS
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This 5-page paper focuses on Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, his economic plan, and how it would impact financial markets (and the economy) if implemented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTkereco.rtf

LABOR RELATIONS: IMPACT OF THE FMLA
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This 7-page paper discusses the Family Medical Leave Act in terms of labor relations, pointing out the downsides of the legislation both for employees and employers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTFMLAch.rtf

Letter to the Editor: Get the Money Out of Politics!
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This 4 page paper takes the form of a letter to the editor discussion reasons why we need campaign finance reform. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVCamFin.rtf

Lobbying & Health Policy Development
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the pros and cons of healthcare organizations lobbying concerning public policy formation and healthcare spending. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khnurlob.rtf

Military Pay
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This 4 page paper describes military pay rates and argues that the "poor quality of life" attributed to the Army is the result of the appropriations process, not the pay scale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVMilPay.rtf

Milton & Rose Friedman/Free to Choose
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A 5 page book review that summarizes the basic points from Milton and Rose Friedman's classic text Free to Choose. The writer offers a detailed description of some of the arguments that the Friedmans use to defend capitalism and argues that their explanations of economic issues are lucid and easily comprehended by novices to the field of economics, which provides an invaluable service. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmrfftc.rtf

Minimum Wage Laws and Their Historical Effects
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12 pages in length. A look at the minimum wage laws and what the actual effect is on the unemployment rates. Considers the philosophical-constitutional issues as well as the economic logic surrounding the minimum wage laws. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAmwage.wps

Monetary Policy Effect on Business Results
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A 3 page paper discussing the effect that actions of the Federal Reserve Board has on businesses’ financial performance. The effect is linked to the business cycle and the economy’s current position within it so that businesses can expect more positive results during times that interest rates are rising. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSfinFedActBus.rtf

NEW DEAL AND INDIVIDUALISM
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This 8-page paper covers the following topics: Roosevelt's New Deal and the arrangements he made with labor, agriculture and business; the games that are peculiar to Americans, and how the idea of individualism was at cross purposes with Roosevelt's New Deal; why Eisenhower had to turn to Congress for help with the Federal Interstate Highway Act and finally, how the political system works in tandem with economic growth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTnewdind.rtf

NEW YORK FISCAL CRISIS – 1970S AND 2000S
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This 5-page paper examines the causes of the fiscal crisis in New York City during the 1970s and 2000s. The paper also discusses what impact these crises have had, as well as how the unions have impacted the crisis policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTnyficr.rtf

Peter Schrag/Paradise Lost, Decline in CA
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A 3 page book review that focuses on Schrag's principal thesis in his text, Paradise Lost, California's Experience, America's Future (1999). According to Schrag, at one time, California was very close to being perfect. It had good schools, good roads, a welcoming atmosphere and believed in a progressive future. However, that was roughly thirty to forty years ago, and today everything has changed. Schrag's basic thesis is that the quality of life in California has been steadily declining over the last several decades and that the culprit for this degeneration is the "orgy" of "voter initiatives" that have caused the consistent erosion of public services (Schrag 9). No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsch1.rtf

Policy and Politics in State Budgeting
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the budgeting process in state governments, which is inextricably linked to political processes and policy determinations that in turn define budgetary directives. Political theorists and budget analysts have suggested the policies dictate elements of the budgetary process, but the availability of fiscal support and the support within the budget development process may in fact determine whether specific policies remain. This paper considers these issues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHBudg4.rtf

Price Equilibrium & Price Controls
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A 9 page research paper that examines the topic of price equilibrium as affected by price controls. This discussion, first of all, looks at the processes of supply and demand and how equilibrium price and output are defined and established. Then, this information is applied to the question of price controls and what would be the likely consequences of the government attempting through price regulation to change market equilibrium prices, using two recent examples, the energy crisis in California and the ongoing national debate concern the price of prescription drugs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khpricon.rtf

Proposing an Internet Sales Tax
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10 pages. Presents an argument in favor of an Internet sales tax. Includes one graph. Discussion includes options on how to base the sales tax rate, who should collect it and what some repercussions might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAintax.wps

Public Budgeting Since the 1960s
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A 5 page research analysis on the purpose and evolution of public budgeting from the Great Society to the New World Order. Included are attempts at social engineering, economic corporate stimulus and the balanced-budget movement. Bibliography cites four sources.
Filename: 99pubud.wps

Public Policy Formation and Implementation: The Role of Public Interest Groups in Healthcare and Immigration Policy
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A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which have the most impact on the public policy cycle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpubPl2.wps

Reaganomics
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A 5 page research paper that examines the arguments of those who defend the economic policies of President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s – 'Reaganomics.' After exploring these arguments, the writer offers a personal opinion on Reaganomics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khreamics.wps