issue paper

Some Possible Topics for Issue Paper

Issue Paper（Choose ONE of them）

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.

Should the rent ceiling be eliminated or not? Yes or No

Tariffs and quotas

Do U.S. trade tariffs help us or hurt us economically? Yes or No

Is Fair Trade policy superior to Free Trade policy? Yes or No

(If you choose this, be sure to define what you mean by fair trade.)

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

Agriculture

Should U.S. farm subsidies be reduced or eliminated? Yes or No

Should the U.S. subsidize the development of biofuels (e.g., ethanol)? Yes or No

Should the U.S. eliminate food tariffs and subsidies that have harmful effects on underdeveloped countries?

Health care

Should the U.S. have nationalized health care? Yes or No

Should medical malpractice awards be limited? Yes or No

Should Obamacare be repealed? Yes or No

Market power (e.g., Wal-Mart)

Is Wal-Mart good for the American economy? 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?

Immigration

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

The National Debt

Does the size of the national debt present an economic problem to the U.S.? Yes or No

If there is another topic or issue you would like to present, please see me for approval.

Econ 0858 (The American Economy)