American Economy essay

Some Possible Topics for Position Statements 1 and 2

Position Statement #1 (Due Monday, March 19th)

· Should the minimum wage be eliminated, left alone, or increased? If you believe it should be increased, state how much it should be increased and why.

· Legalization / decriminalization of drugs

Should marijuana be decriminalized (or legalized)? Yes or No

Should all drugs be decriminalized (or legalized)? Yes or No

Should the U.S abolish the death penalty? Yes or No

· Global warming

Should the U.S. commit more resources to the global warming issue? Yes or No

Should the U.S. energy policy include a carbon tax? Yes or No

· Progressive tax system (income inequality)

Should the Federal Income Tax system be more progressive (reduce income inequality)?

Yes or No

Should the federal government be doing more to reduce poverty in the U.S.? Yes or No, and if so, what should they do?

· Social security

Should Social Security be privatized? Yes or No

(If you argue that it should be privatized, define what you mean by privatization.)

What should be done to fix the social security problem? (remember to use economic arguments)

· Immigration

Do illegal immigrants hurt the U.S. economy? Yes or No, and what should the government do about it (what changes should be made)?

Do any restrictions on immigration limit growth and innovation in the U.S.? Yes or No