THE PHILOSPHY OF PUBLIC FINANCE
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This 4-page paper describes the philosphy of public finance, and how it differs from corporate finance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTpublfina.rtf

The President and Unemployment
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A 10 page research paper that explores whether or not the Bush administration should be held responsible for the current high rate of unemployment. The writer examines the opinions of experts, the current situation, and the political impact of this issue on the 2004 election, focusing primarily on the role of the presidency in regards to economic policy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khexjobs.rtf

The President, Congress, and Policymaking:
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This 6 page paper discusses the relationship between the President of the United States and Congress in relation to forming public policy. This paper referes to the book "The President and Congress" by Lance Leloup and Steven Shull. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSCongrs.rtf

The Problem with Special Interest Groups
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This 5 page paper takes a look at the political power of special interest groups. Their ties to the economy are duly noted. Various types of groups are mentioned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA330SpI.rtf

The Proposed Income Tax Cut
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The Pros and Cons: 7 pages. When discussing his proposed income tax cut, President George W. Bush gets both congratulations and shouts of derision. It seems for every person who believes in his proposals there is one who does not, but that is par for the course on Capitol Hill. This paper will take a look at both sides of this controversial plan in order to come to an informed conclusion on the topic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAitxct.wps

The Pros and Cons of a Flat Tax
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6 pages in length. The flat income tax system proposes to assign a uniform percentage tax from ten to twenty percent for all Americans and remove the current system involving complex deductions, credits and exemptions. Such a system would be expected to boost economic development and encourage savings since the double income taxation system against savings and investment is eliminated. This paper considers both sides of the flat tax issue and whether the flat tax will really be implemented. Interesting arguments on both sides. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAfltax.wps

The Pros and Cons of Tax Increases
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This is a 3 page paper discussing the pros and cons of tax increases. Increases in income, payroll and property taxes usually meet with opposition when proposed by government officials. However, in many instances an increase in taxes can in the short and long term benefit those who pay them and those who rely on government funding to live. While in many cases, an increase in tax may be used to pay of local, state or federal deficits, in the case of taxes for benefit systems such as Social Security an increase in payroll tax may be the only option available in order to maintain the program, currently expected to begin an annual deficit in 2018. Other tax increases can be seen to benefit residents in a particular community immediately as in the case of Seattle area residents who have been asked to approve a tax increase to maintain the current park system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJtaxin1.rtf

The Relationship Between Economics and Politics
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This 6 page paper evaluates whether politicians should listen to economists and economists should listen to politicians. The answer is complex, and suggests that there are times when one answer is right and the other wrong, and vice versa. No bibliography.
Filename: SA439eco.rtf

The Relevance of Coalitions in Shefter's Political Crisis Fiscal Crisis
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This 4 page paper examines Martin Shefter's book and focuses on points about coalitions. Information about unionism is included. No bibliography .
Filename: SA319Sh1.rtf

The Rise and Fall of Bretton Woods
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A 5 page research paper that delineates the structure of the Bretton Woods international monetary system. The writer discusses its history, and also how Bretton Woods institutions, such as the IMF and the World Bank, are continuing the Keynesian principles of Bretton Woods, and how many disagree with this legacy. Bibliography lists 4 sources. khbreton.wps
Filename: khbreton.wps

The Role of the CIA in the Development of U.S. Foreign Policy:
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This 4 page paper examines the role of the CIA in regards to how the U.S. government develops its foreign policies. This paper provides examples of ways in which the CIA shapes policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSRolCia.rtf

The Saga of the M-1 Abrahms Tank.
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(5pp). The M-1 Abrahms tank was the Army's answer to new field weaponry. It was first shown in action in 1978, and was believed to be the means to meet current and predicted land threats. Yet the story that resulted from that first unit to the ast unit, has all the drama of full-time soap opera.
Filename: BBAbtank.rtf

The State of the Economy
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This 8 page paper looks at the current state of the U.S. economy. Indicators are viewed and predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Econstat.wps

The Tobacco Tax in Connecticut
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This 8 page paper examines the tobacco tax in Connecticut as well as the surrounding states. Specific information is provided. The way in which the tax may have affected the budgetary problems is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA512tax.rtf

The U.S. Economy at the End of 2003
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A 4 page paper assessing the state of the US economy and the response of the Federal Reserve Board at the end of 2003. In a speech made to the American Economic Association in early January, 2004, Fed governor Ben S. Bernanke reviewed the state of the economy; provided rationale for the Fed’s actions in the recent past; and intimated that deviation from that course of action is unlikely in the near future. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSeconUS2003.rtf

THE WORLD TRADE CENTER: THEN AND NOW
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This 13 page paper discusses the history of the World Trade Center in New York City. An analysis of the budget concerns, organizations involved, and the federal allocations are discussed and exampled. Appropriations critiqued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBwtc.rtf

The “Proper” Role of Government in the Economy
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This 5 page report discusses issues associated with the writer’s view of what the most appropriate role for government in the economy should be. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWgvteco.rtf