eco2

uidelines:

1. Choose one of the discussion questions below to focus on for your discussion contribution.
   
   
2. Once you have completed your initial post (2-3 paragraphs), read and respond to the posts of at least 2 of your peers.
   
   
3. Your initial post and your peer responses should be substantial and original.  Clearly cite any outside sources incorporated in to your original thoughts using MLA.  For questions, reference the MLA guidelines.

Discussion questions:

1. Should the government stop providing subsidies to farmers in the agricultural sector? Please defend your answer using economic concepts.
2. Should NY City abolish its rent control act? Please justify your answer.
3. Should the minimum wage be increased?  What are the benefits of such a policy?  What are the unintended consequences? Please defend your answer using economic concepts and be sure to compare costs and benefits.