- The demand for public goods and services in the U.S. has encountered serious fiscal problems at all levels of government that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Some of the major fiscal challenges discussed include the unsustainable national debt, growing Medicaid costs, underfunded state and local pensions, and insufficient infrastructure investment.
- The passage discusses whether governments should raise taxes to deal with fiscal challenges, noting proponents believe tax revenues are needed to fund government, while others argue for prioritizing projects and eliminating waste.
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
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ECON 301 Week 5 Discussions
Group 2 US Trade Policy
Summary
For our group project we have decided to research, analyze, and formulate an argument on the World Trade Organization (WTO) in regards to the US Trade Policy. In our paper we have discussed what WTO stands for and the goal of this organization. We have also addressed the latest form of trade negotiations among the WTO membership – Doha Development Round and the controversial topics of protectionism and free trade. Among the research we have performed, we as a group have come to a conclusion that we support this organization. Although there are incomplete developments that still need to be addressed, we continue to support this organization because of the fact that numerous nations come together in order to reform these conflicts.
Questions:
1. What makes free trade a better option than protectionism for the economic situation in the US?
2. What consequences would the WTO face if they acted unethically given their power?
Group 3 US Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy refers to the practice of monitoring spending levels and tax rates to try and influence our economy. Before the Great Depression, which started in the late twenties, our government had a hands off approach to the economy or a laissez-faire approach. After the Second World War it was deemed necessary for the government to become involved in our economy. (Heakal, Reem) They decided this would be necessary in order to attempt to influence unemployment, the business cycle and inflation. Of course there are many different ideas on the best approach and way to accomplish this.
The government takes initiative in trying to regulate unemployment, unemployment benefits, and taxation. They do this through the use of what is known as automatic stabilizers, which are programs and policies meant to balance fluctuations in the economy. During a recession, automatic stabilizers are expanded, and during an economic boom, the automatic stabilizers are reduced. An example of this would be unemployment benefits (David Weil). When there is a recession and unemployment is high, the government spends more money on unemployment benefits, whereas when the unemployment is low, the government spends less money on unemployment benefits. According to William J. Carrington, an analyst of the Congressional budget office, some of the fiscal policies used to reduce unemployment include household assistance (reducing employees’ taxes, increased unemployment insurance expenditures, and more refundable tax), business assistance, and financial aid to the states. Carrington also shows that to reduce unemployment, unemployment benefit policies must be modified such as an extension to the duration of benefits, reemployment bonuses, and offering wage insurance. Fiscal Policy can also be used to influence new ideas like those in alternative energies.
The United States government often tries to finds ways to stimulate the economy while looking towards its future. T ...
Module 3 - OutcomesFiscal Policy Government Expenditures and Re.docxannandleola
Module 3 - Outcomes
Fiscal Policy: Government Expenditures and Revenues, Budget, National Debt
· Module
· Understand the major sources of federal government revenues and expenditures, the budget, the national debt, and deficit spending.
· Case
· Assess fiscal policy's potential impacts on the economy. Understand the major components of the federal budget regarding revenue and expenditures. Discuss the national debt and its consequences to the country. Make decisions about how to reduce the national budget deficit. Suggest ways to stimulate the economic recovery.
· SLP
· Analyze the effects of fiscal policy on the performance of your organization. Discuss changes you would like to see in fiscal or monetary policy that would be of help to your organization.
· Discussion
· Discuss U.S. tax policy and fiscal cliff.
Your response MUST be at least 185-200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Please, no copying my teacher put teacher put every assignment through Turnitin.com
Please put each answer under each question.
1.Define data mining. What are the major characteristics and objectives associated with data mining? What professions would use and support data mining?
2.Mobile technology makes it possible for people to make immediate decisions. What might be the impact on organizations that exploit mobile intelligence?
3.Describe in your own words the three characteristics used to characterize resources that can create an initial competitive advantage. Explain three types of resources the IS can contribute to a firm.
4.Review this link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC521513/, after reading the article, provide a summary of what you learned in the article as it pertains to web mining.
5.Discuss your thoughts about companies outsourcing jobs offshore. Do you think that companies should train employees in-house? Why? (100-120 words in length).
6. In your opinion, is it better to management project procurement using technical personnel, business managers, or both? Why? Explain your rationale. (100-120 words in length).
Textbook: Turban, E., & Volonino, L. (2011). Information Technology for Management: Improving Strategic and Operational Performance (8th ed.) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons
Module 3 - Home
Fiscal Policy: Government Expenditures and Revenues, Budget, National Debt
Modular Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:
· Case
· Assess fiscal policy's potential impacts on the economy. Understand the major components of the federal budget regarding revenue and expenditures. Discuss the national debt and its consequences to the country. Make decisions about how to reduce the national budget deficit. Suggest ways to stimulate the economic ...
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government
For more course tutorials visit
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This Tutorial contains 2 Set of Papers for each Assignment
Except Week 2 Federal Debt and Spending Paper (only 1 paper) and
No Assignment for Week 5 City Council Budget proposal
For more classes visit
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Explain how budget formats channel thought. Explain how formats can direct thought to and highlight general policy matters, budget balancing issues, and improvement of the quality of government management.
ECON 301 Week 5 DiscussionsGroup 2 US Trade PolicySummaryFor.docxjack60216
ECON 301 Week 5 Discussions
Group 2 US Trade Policy
Summary
For our group project we have decided to research, analyze, and formulate an argument on the World Trade Organization (WTO) in regards to the US Trade Policy. In our paper we have discussed what WTO stands for and the goal of this organization. We have also addressed the latest form of trade negotiations among the WTO membership – Doha Development Round and the controversial topics of protectionism and free trade. Among the research we have performed, we as a group have come to a conclusion that we support this organization. Although there are incomplete developments that still need to be addressed, we continue to support this organization because of the fact that numerous nations come together in order to reform these conflicts.
Questions:
1. What makes free trade a better option than protectionism for the economic situation in the US?
2. What consequences would the WTO face if they acted unethically given their power?
Group 3 US Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy refers to the practice of monitoring spending levels and tax rates to try and influence our economy. Before the Great Depression, which started in the late twenties, our government had a hands off approach to the economy or a laissez-faire approach. After the Second World War it was deemed necessary for the government to become involved in our economy. (Heakal, Reem) They decided this would be necessary in order to attempt to influence unemployment, the business cycle and inflation. Of course there are many different ideas on the best approach and way to accomplish this.
The government takes initiative in trying to regulate unemployment, unemployment benefits, and taxation. They do this through the use of what is known as automatic stabilizers, which are programs and policies meant to balance fluctuations in the economy. During a recession, automatic stabilizers are expanded, and during an economic boom, the automatic stabilizers are reduced. An example of this would be unemployment benefits (David Weil). When there is a recession and unemployment is high, the government spends more money on unemployment benefits, whereas when the unemployment is low, the government spends less money on unemployment benefits. According to William J. Carrington, an analyst of the Congressional budget office, some of the fiscal policies used to reduce unemployment include household assistance (reducing employees’ taxes, increased unemployment insurance expenditures, and more refundable tax), business assistance, and financial aid to the states. Carrington also shows that to reduce unemployment, unemployment benefit policies must be modified such as an extension to the duration of benefits, reemployment bonuses, and offering wage insurance. Fiscal Policy can also be used to influence new ideas like those in alternative energies.
The United States government often tries to finds ways to stimulate the economy while looking towards its future. T ...
Module 3 - OutcomesFiscal Policy Government Expenditures and Re.docxannandleola
Module 3 - Outcomes
Fiscal Policy: Government Expenditures and Revenues, Budget, National Debt
· Module
· Understand the major sources of federal government revenues and expenditures, the budget, the national debt, and deficit spending.
· Case
· Assess fiscal policy's potential impacts on the economy. Understand the major components of the federal budget regarding revenue and expenditures. Discuss the national debt and its consequences to the country. Make decisions about how to reduce the national budget deficit. Suggest ways to stimulate the economic recovery.
· SLP
· Analyze the effects of fiscal policy on the performance of your organization. Discuss changes you would like to see in fiscal or monetary policy that would be of help to your organization.
· Discussion
· Discuss U.S. tax policy and fiscal cliff.
Your response MUST be at least 185-200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Please, no copying my teacher put teacher put every assignment through Turnitin.com
Please put each answer under each question.
1.Define data mining. What are the major characteristics and objectives associated with data mining? What professions would use and support data mining?
2.Mobile technology makes it possible for people to make immediate decisions. What might be the impact on organizations that exploit mobile intelligence?
3.Describe in your own words the three characteristics used to characterize resources that can create an initial competitive advantage. Explain three types of resources the IS can contribute to a firm.
4.Review this link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC521513/, after reading the article, provide a summary of what you learned in the article as it pertains to web mining.
5.Discuss your thoughts about companies outsourcing jobs offshore. Do you think that companies should train employees in-house? Why? (100-120 words in length).
6. In your opinion, is it better to management project procurement using technical personnel, business managers, or both? Why? Explain your rationale. (100-120 words in length).
Textbook: Turban, E., & Volonino, L. (2011). Information Technology for Management: Improving Strategic and Operational Performance (8th ed.) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons
Module 3 - Home
Fiscal Policy: Government Expenditures and Revenues, Budget, National Debt
Modular Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:
· Case
· Assess fiscal policy's potential impacts on the economy. Understand the major components of the federal budget regarding revenue and expenditures. Discuss the national debt and its consequences to the country. Make decisions about how to reduce the national budget deficit. Suggest ways to stimulate the economic ...
Group Project No 2IntroductionFollowing on your fir.docxwhittemorelucilla
Group Project No 2
Introduction
Following on your first collaborative project, all students will be required to complete a second project that will focus on a difficult area of public policy. This project will require each group to present answers to a series of questions pertaining to business /government interaction on important contemporary problems.
The project will once again consist of individual segments prepared by individual students. The Group will get an overall grade, as was the case in the first project, but I will make adjustments as necessary – up or down -- to reflect individual performance.
As we have discussed in class, the topics will reflect a serious, intractable national problem that affects both business and government and which neither sector can solve on its own. Collaboration among government, business, and the non-profit sector is indispensable.
Topic
Issue
Budget /Annual Budget Deficit
The Annual Budget Deficit
The National Debt
Short and Long-Term Consequences
Cyber Security
A National Cyber Strategy
Infrastructure
Re-imagining the Future
Education
Future Financing of Education
Energy
Feasibility of Renewable Energy
Financial Institutions
The Proper Role of the Federal Reserve
Health Care
Which Model will Work in the US?
Immigration
Near Term Action; Long Term
Solution
s
International Trade
How to Restore Balance
Economic Development
The Salton Sea
Homelessness in Southern California
A Worsening Problem
The project will officially kick off this week and the presentations will be made during Week 10. The project will involve researching the specific problem area that has been assigned to your Group. The project will require you to (a) utilize and incorporate class readings and material, (b) conduct outside research, (c) develop a group PowerPoint (or similar) brief, and (e) summarize your contributions to the project in a short paragraph and include it within the PowerPoint presentation.
Assignment
The project will be a briefing presentation similar the ethics project. For those doing group projects, I would like the PowerPoint presentation to also include a short description of the contribution of each group member. I will also inquire of each group each week to find out which group members have been participating. There can be NO passing grade without FULL participation in group activities.
The consolidated PowerPoint and consolidated paper will be submitted in the Assignment Folder by the last day of WEEK 10.
Below is a brief description of each question:
I. Problem. Describe the current problem that the issue presents to the nation. Indicate what the impact of not solving the issue will cause and why you think it has not been solved. On a scale of 1 (Low) to 5 (How), identify how urgent you think the problem, explaining your answer.
.
II. Equities. List specific business and government equities or interests that your group believes MUST be reflected in any solution. They ...
The present 2023 OECD SBO Survey on Budget Frameworks is directed to delegates of the
Committee of Senior Budget Officials (SBO) and is organised in nine sections that collect information
on:
1. General information
2. Fiscal policy and fiscal objectives
3. Macroeconomic and revenue forecasts
4. Multi-annual expenditure baseline
5. Top-Down expenditure ceilings
6. Role of line ministries
7. Fiscal sustainability and fiscal risks
8. Budget transparency and openness and
9. Budget execution
The information collected will be a valuable source for comparative analysis and will be made
publicly available.
Running head TOPIC SELECTION 1TOPIC SELECTION 4.docxtoltonkendal
Running head: TOPIC SELECTION 1
TOPIC SELECTION 4
Assignment 1: Research Topics with Explanation
Gregory Best
Dr. Roger Fontana
ENG 215
7/12/17
Topic One: Should taxes on people making over $250,000 a year be changed?
Reason for electing the topic
One of the principle reasons for imposing taxes is to reduce wealth and income inequality. Individuals who earn $250,000 a year are categorized as rich people. In the United States, rich people do not pay more taxes. This increases inequality in the distribution of wealth and income (Thio & Taylor, 2011). There is need to change taxation policies for those who earn $250,000 a year in order to reduce this type of inequality. The current progressive taxation system is not comprehensive. Despite ensuring that those who earn more money pay a higher rate of tax, individuals who earn less than 250000 are still overburdened by a more rates (Bös & Felderer, 2012). By changing the taxation policies, the government can be able to collect more income, thus reducing inequality by exempting poor people from paying hefty taxes. Tax proceeds gathered from the rich can be sufficient to provide facilities to the poor, thereby raising their standards of living.
Target Audience
The target audience for this essay will include policymakers, economists, and members of the public. Policymakers include legislators and opinion leaders who need to be enlightened on the need to reduce the ever-widening income inequality in the country. Economists can also gain insights into ways in which the hotly debated issue of income tax can be handled.
Thesis Statement: Increasing taxes for those who earn $250,000 and beyond can be an effective way to reduce income inequality in the United States.
Topic Two: Should Transportation Security (TSA) regulations be changed?
Reasons for Selecting the Topic
The Transportation Security Act 2006 was introduced with the primary objective of reducing risks faced by people who travel using public means of transportation. However, new risks and vulnerabilities emerge which have direct impacts in the security plans that are developed in airports, bus stations, and railway stations (Haines, 2011). There is need to re-examine the issue of transport security because democratic systems face a hard task on weighing their responsibility to protect their citizens while ensuring that there is free movement of goods and humans across the country (Marinik, 2011). With the constantly-changing security threats emerging from terrorist attacks and hacking, there is need to review the transportation security regulations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience for this essay includes key stakeholders in the transportation sector of the economy. They include transport cabinet secretary, legislators, investors in the private sector, and members of the public. Others include heads of transport parastatals and private institutions. Security agencies are also included on issues that have security implic ...
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW AND USE THE BELOW POLICY TO REFER.docxmodi11
PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW AND USE THE BELOW POLICY TO REFERENCE. THIS IS PART 2 OF THE PREVIOUS PAPER.
Comparing International Healthcare Delivery Systems Description Each student will prepare a PowerPoint presentation, including detailed speaker notes in APA format, examining an international health system compared to the reformed U.S. health system. Directions: Students will prepare the presentation using PowerPoint that will provide: a discussion of the country, culture, and governance structure compared to the U.S. structure the historical background of the development of the health system including a description of the health system type, cost analysis, and funding stream compared to the reformed U.S. system a discussion of systematic and financial health policy issues that would indicate success or failure driven by politics in each country a discussion of the health system’s performance including outcomes, and a comparative analysis of costs compared to the U.S. health system The presentation will be professional and include: speaker notes that are detailed and cited with the most current information available and matching references on the reference slide no older then 2010 slides that are cited and contain no more than 40 words per slide with matching references on the reference slide graphics that are cited with a matching reference on the reference slide written permission for graphics that hold a copyright a title page slide at the beginning and a reference slide at the end in APA format 15 slides counting the title slide and reference slide Each student will post the presentation to Doc Sharing for review by peers and to the Dropbox for grading by day three of Unit 7. Each student will also post two questions in the Unit 7 Discussion topic 2 thread that will foster political debate.
THIS INCLUDES THE 2 SEPERATE QUESTIONS ALSO TO POST
Policy Change Proposal Section II
Introduction
The proposed policy change is meant to improve the effectiveness of public laws and regulations and even give information on the public use of funds. Further, it will address the practices of the private sector employment that affects the ability of people to work and make their living above the poverty line and this mostly applies to the youths, unmarried dependent adults. The proposal is meant to make the public policy more inclusive, collaborative and responsive to the interests of the ordinary citizen so as to prepare them for their future life.
From the proposed amendment, there are measurable goals that will determine the level of success of the policy change proposal and this will include: First, by the end of the year we expect 60% of unmarried adult children to be independent and live an economically viable lifestyle. Second, by the end of 2018, the rate of poverty to reduce by 19% since the country will be composed of economically productive youths. Lastly, we expect the employment rate in the country t.
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International Portfolio management through Stocktrak (US and foreign stocks, US and foreign bonds, futures, options, foreign-exchange-exposure hedging strategies)
According to the textbook, the Federal Disaster Assistance Act of 19.docxronak56
According to the textbook, the Federal Disaster Assistance Act of 1950 (P.L. 81-875) defined the roles and responsibilities during natural disasters. Once the president issued a disaster declaration, federal relief resources could flow to the affected areas for response and recovery. The president would then delegate administrative control of relief efforts to the Housing and Home Finance Administration. This law also instituted the federal role in natural disasters as a supportive role, while instituting primary responsibility for disaster response and recovery with local and state governments. How had this changed by 1978? Why did it change? Do you agree with the change? Why, or why not?
300 WORDS
APA FORMAT
.
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5 Eng.docxronak56
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice:
Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Social workers:
Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services;
Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services;
Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
This assignment is intended to help students demonstrate the behavioral components of this competency in their field education.
To prepare: Working with your field instructor, identify, evaluate, and discuss policies established by the local, state, and federal government (within the last five years) that affect the day to day operations of the field placement agency.
The Assignment (1-2 pages):
Describe the policies and their impact on the field agency.
Propose specific recommendations regarding how you, as a social work intern, and the agency can advocate for policies pertaining to advancing social justice for the agency and the clients it serves.
.
According to the text, economic outcomes measured by economic gr.docxronak56
According to the text, economic outcomes measured by economic growth is affected by a number of factors. Also, hundreds of empirical studies on economic growth across countries have highlighted the correlation between economic growth and a variety of variables.
Claims regarding the determinants of economic growth are conditional, and the findings depend on the variables used. However, the availability of physical capital or infrastructure, government consumption, terms of trade, macroeconomic stability, the rule of law, regulatory quality, government effectiveness, foreign direct investments, population size, and natural resource availability are the most consistent findings of empirical studies on economic growth.
Review the literature on economic growth and provide a summary of how:
Population affects economic growth
Natural Resource Abundance affects economic growth
Note: The answers you provide to each of these sub-questions should not be more than 15 sentences.
Also note that because this is a literature review you must cite credible sources; avoid using news articles.
The examples below should serve as a guide
Example 1: The example below shows how inflation affects investment in a study of the effect of inflation on investment.
The destabilizing effect of inflation on investment has been a major source of debate in economic and business literature. Generally, inflation is often considered a sign of macroeconomic instability and the inability of government to control macroeconomic policy, both of which contribute to an adverse investment climate (Fischer, 2013; Greene & Villanueva, 1991). However, the empirical evidence is still far from convincing. While some authors claim positive effects of inflation on investment, others hold that inflation poses a “stealth” threat to investments. For example, Greene and Villanueva (1991) argue that high rate of inflation adversely affects private investment activity by increasing the riskiness of long-term investment projects. Also, Fischer (2013) observed that inflation uncertainty is associated with substantial reduction in total investment. On the contrary, McClain and Nicholes (1993) found that investment and inflation are positively related to each other.
Example 2: The example below shows how natural resource endowments affects income inequality in a study of the determinants of income inequality.
The nexus between natural resource endowments and income inequality has also been widely debated and has inspired a long history of research in both economics and political science (see, for example, Fum and Hodler, 2010; Goderis and Malone, 2011; Leamer, Maul, Rodriguez, and Schott, 1999; Carmignani, 2013; Parcero and Papyrakis, 2016; Bourguignon and Morrisson, 1998). For example, Anderson et al., (2004) argue that natural resources endowment provide a plausible explanation as to why the observed levels of inequality are significantly higher in both sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5.docxronak56
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice:
Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Social workers:
Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services;
Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services;
Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
This assignment is intended to help students demonstrate the behavioral components of this competency in their field education.
To prepare: Working with your field instructor, identify, evaluate, and discuss policies established by the local, state, and federal government (within the last five years) that affect the day to day operations of the field placement agency (
Georgia Department of Family and Children Services
).
The Assignment (1-2 pages):
Describe the policies and their impact on the field agency.
Propose specific recommendations regarding how you, as a social work intern, and the agency can advocate for policies pertaining to advancing social justice for the agency and the clients it serves.
.
According to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), part of.docxronak56
According to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), part of being a well-prepared special educator includes “developing relationships with families based on mutual respect and actively involving families and individuals with exceptionalities in educational decision making” (Council for Exceptional Children, 2015, Special Education Professional Ethical Principles, E). This includes advocating for parental involvement by providing information on educational rights and safeguards in a way that creates accessibility and transparent IEP meeting procedures (Council for Exceptional Children, 2015).
Hammond, Ingalls and Trussell (2008) investigated the experiences of those family members who attended an initial IEP meeting and then subsequent meetings over the next four years. Their findings indicated that the overwhelming majority of the 212 family participants agreed that the child needed special education services but had negative emotional responses to the initial team meeting. Some of the most beneficial information collected included acknowledging the emotions tied to having a child initial diagnosed with a disability; stronger communication skills by education professionals during the team meeting; and additional measures to better prepare parents for the team meetings (Hammond, Ingalls, & Trussell, 2008). Similarly, the article,
Building Parent Trust in the Special Education Setting (Links to an external site.)
(Wellner, 2012) was written to emphasize the importance of trust building strategies to avoid costly due process hearings and to maximize relationships with all involved in making decisions on behalf of the student with special needs.
Initial Post:
After reading the article, After reading the article,
The 5-Point Plan
, reviewing the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) , reviewing the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC)
Special Education and Professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards (Links to an external site.)
, and reading
Building Parent Trust in the Special Education Setting (Links to an external site.)
you will create an initial response depending on the first letter of your last name.
If your last name begins with the letters A – M:
You will respond as one of the parent participants in this the Hammond, Ingalls and Trussell study. Begin by explaining how you felt attending your child’s first IEP meeting, using the article and the Instructor Guidance as a foundation for your narrative. Then, describe how future IEP meeting experiences changed (improved or declined) and why. Finally, using the
CEC Professional Practice Standards for Parents and Families (Links to an external site.)
and
Building Parent Trust in the Special Education Setting (Links to an external site.)
, provide at least three suggestions to the special education team leader for how to improve this experience for parents of newly diagnosed children with disabilities.
.
According to the article, Answer these two questions. Why did Ma.docxronak56
According to the article, Answer these two questions.
Why did Marx believe that capitalism would fall on its own? Why did his predictions not come true? (hint: how has the economy changed since Marx’s time?
Describe Robert Owen’s “New Lanark” community? What were his innovations? Did he suspend either private property or market economics? Are there people today who follow a similar business model?
.
According to Neuman’s theory, a human being is a total person as a c.docxronak56
According to Neuman’s theory, a human being is a total person as a client system and the person is a layered, multidimensional being. Each layer consists of a five-person variable or subsystem: (1) physiological, (2) psychological, (3) sociocultural, (4) developmental, and (5) spiritual.
Considering the 'spiritual' variable- Do you feel this variable exists at all? Does it have as wide-ranging results as Neuman claims? Is it appropriate for an APRN to participate in or work with the patient’s spiritual dimension?
.
According to Rolando et al. (2012), alcohol socialization is the pr.docxronak56
According to Rolando et al. (2012), “alcohol socialization is the process by which a person approaches and familiarizes with alcohol learns about the values connected to its use and about how, when and where s/he can or cannot drink.”
Based on the focus group findings, describe what the first drink means in both Italy and Finland, and what types of attitudes are connected with different types of socialization processes.
.
According to your readings, cloud computing represents one of th.docxronak56
According to your readings, cloud computing represents one of the most significant paradigms shifts in information technology (IT) history, due to an extension of sharing an application-hosting provider that has been around for many years, and was common in highly regulated vertical industries like banks and health care institutions. The author’s knowledge from their research continue to assert that, the impetus behind cloud computing lies on the idea that it provides economies of scale by spreading costs across many client organizations and pooling computing resources while matching client computing needs to consumption in a flexible, real-time version.
Identify the issues and risks that pose concern to organizations storing data in the cloud - briefly support your discussion.
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According to this idea that gender is socially constructed, answer.docxronak56
According to this idea that gender is socially constructed, answer the following questions:
1. What does it mean to be a man in the U.S.? What does it mean to be a woman?
2. From what institutions do we learn these gender roles?
3. How do these clips demonstrate the ways in which gender is socially constructed in the U.S.? Do the concepts discussed in the clips resonate with you? Why or why not?
In Persepolis, the main character Marji struggles to define her identity as an Iranian woman in a changing society.
· What roles are depicted for women in Iranian society in the film? How do they change over time?
· How does Persepolis demonstrate the ways in which gender and identity are influenced in many ways, by different processes across cultures? How are gender roles in Iran similar, or different to gender in the U.S.?
· What are some of the stereotypes that exist about Muslim women and how does Abu-Lughod in “Do Muslim Women Need Saving” and Persepolis complicate these stereotypes?
Answer the following questions 2 full pages
Running head: MAJOR HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS IN THE U.S. 1
Major Health Care Problems in the U.S.
Jane Doe
ID: 1212121
MAJOR HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS IN THE U.S. 2
Major Health Care Problems in the US
Problem statement: High and continuously rising cost of health care has been and still is one of
the biggest challenges affecting the Health Care system in United States.
Methods of Examining the Problem
Both qualitative and quantitative research methods should be used to fully understand the
issue of high cost of care in the US. Quantitative methods like surveys and experimentations will
aid in estimating the prevalence, magnitude and frequency of the problem in different regions.
On the other hand, qualitative methods like case studies and observation will help describe the
extent and complexity of the issue. The two approaches need to work in complementation to
obtain a clear understanding of this menace.
Surveys, as a quantitative research method, is one of the most effective in the social
research and present a more viable method of examining the cost of health in the country. They
involve asking of questions in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires are
written questions to which the response can be open ended or multiple-choice format. This
would be used to gain information about cost within determinants that are of
disagree/neutral/agree nature. An example is if patients are contented with the cost of services
they get or they deem the cost of cover worthy. Interviews, the researcher discussing issues with
the respondents, are to be used to gain more details on already known aspects of the system. This
may include gathering information to inform policies, administration and use of technology to
minimize the cost of care.
Since health cost in the US is not a new challenge and there have been studies about it,
qualitative methods like .
According to Thiel (2015, p. 40), CSR literature lacks consensus fo.docxronak56
According to Thiel (2015, p. 40), “CSR literature lacks consensus for a standard definition. Typically, many people who are familiar with the concept will initially define CSR within the three domains of the social, economic and natural environments.”
Come up with your own definition of what you believe is a good definition of CSR that you would like your company to follow.
Afterward, explain each part of your definition and why you believe it is best.
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According to recent surveys, China, India, and the Philippines are t.docxronak56
According to recent surveys, China, India, and the Philippines are the three most popular countries for IT outsourcing. Write a short paper (2-4 paragraphs) explaining what the appeal would be for US companies to outsource IT functions to these countries. You may discuss cost, labor pool, language, or possibly government support as your reasons. There are many other reasons you may choose to highlight in your paper.
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According to Rolando et al. (2012), alcohol socialization is th.docxronak56
According to Rolando et al. (2012), “alcohol socialization is the process by which a person approaches and familiarizes with alcohol learns about the values connected to its use and about how, when and where s/he can or cannot drink.”
Based on the focus group findings, describe what the first drink means in both Italy and Finland, and what types of attitudes are connected with different types of socialization processes. Respond to two posts identifying how positive values can be connected to first memories of drinking.
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According to the author, Social Security is an essential program, .docxronak56
According to the author, Social Security is an essential program, but its future is looking unpromising unless we start by eliminating the payroll tax cap.
In the author’s proposal to keep the funding open, the author proposes the acceptance of Bernie Sanders’ “Keeping Our Social Security Promises Act,” which the author suggests would removes the payroll tax cap. To elaborate further, the author stated that the reason for the cap on the social security is because of the uneven amount of participation during elections which makes the rich influential in governance. The author stated that, research have found that the rich who made over $125,000 contributed 35% in campaigns. According to the author, this act causes a major problem regarding the shaping of the social security because people with lower income would not be able to contribute that amount of money towards campaigns. The author also states that it causes greater income equality, since those who contribute are rich and as a matter of fact get more benefits from political power in the form of payroll tax cap. This in the authors words, compromises the state of social welfare in the United States because those active in politics don’t have the same views as the poor who are focused on housing, poverty, and health. Congressional Research Service was used to predicts that, if tax cap is not removed, there will be a permanent increase of tax rate from 12.4% to 15.1% which would hurt people making less than the current tax cap currently at $132,900 or, cutting benefits by 20% in 2035 and continuously rising every year.
In as much as the author makes a good point on the percentage of rich people that donated to campaign, the author failed to state how much the rich get in payroll tax cap since that is a major part of the authors argument. The authors failed to indicate how an increase in tax rate would affect people making less than the current tax cap which is $132,900. To sum it up, the author failed to expand and give more numeric evidence to support the argument.
In addition, to provide a guideline in eliminating payroll tax cap, the author suggested a bill introduced by Bernie Sanders called, Keeping Our Social Security Promises Act. The bill according to the author seeks to remove the cap placed on payroll taxes. The author further stated the bill will help Solvency to expand for 75 years without increasing taxes for those who earn less than $250,000, the only people who will see a change are those earn more than $250,000. According to the Congressional Research Service as stated by the author, removing the cap would eliminate 84% of the projected shortfall. The author stated that, the top 200 CEOs would have to contributed $341,291,106 towards Social Security when the tax cap is removed. In addition, the author stated that, removing the cap would eliminate 84% of the projected shortfall. The author proposes an increase in the taxable payroll from 12.40% to 12.83% to keep it solvent.
According to Morrish, the blame for the ever-growing problem of disc.docxronak56
According to Morrish, the blame for the ever-growing problem of discipline in schools rests at least in part on popular discipline theories, which he believes have gone to excess in allowing students to make choices concerning how they will conduct themselves in school. What are your thoughts about Morrish’s ideas?
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According to DuBrin (2015), Cultural intelligence is an outsiders .docxronak56
According to DuBrin (2015), "Cultural intelligence is an outsider's ability to interpret someone's unfamiliar and ambiguous behavior the same way that person's compatriots would" (p. 177). In this case, how would you incorporate cultural intelligence within a team setting? Please explain.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words
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According to Edgar Schein, organizational culture are the shared.docxronak56
According to Edgar Schein, organizational culture are the shared beliefs and values among a group of people which influences how they perceive, think, and react in the organization. There are four types of organizational culture:
Clan-Internal focus that values flexibility
Adhocracy-A risk taking culture with an external focus on flexibility
Market-A competitive culture with an external focus on profits over employee satisfaction
Hierarchy-A structured culture valuing stability and effectiveness internally
How would you describe the organizational culture of a pr
evious or current place of employment? And why?
Do you think this type of culture is best suited to help the company achieve its strategic goals? Explain.
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According to DuBrin (2015), the following strategies or tactics are .docxronak56
According to DuBrin (2015), the following strategies or tactics are identified for enhancing your career:
develop career goals,
capitalize on your strengths and build your personal brand,
be passionate about and proud of your work,
develop a code of professional ethics and prosocial motivation,
develop a proactive personality,
keep growing through continuous learning and self-development,
document your accomplishments,
project a professional image, and
perceive yourself as a provider of services. (p. 430)
Identify and explain three career-enhancing techniques or tactics in advancing your career.
Your essay should be at least two pages and should include an introduction, a body of supported material (paragraphs), and a conclusion. Be sure to include two references (on a reference page), and follow all other APA formatting requirements. The reference page does not count toward the total page requirement.
Be sure to apply the proper APA format for the content and references provided.
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According to DuBrin (2015), the following strategies or tactics .docxronak56
According to DuBrin (2015), the following strategies or tactics are identified for enhancing your career:
develop career goals,
capitalize on your strengths and build your personal brand,
be passionate about and proud of your work,
develop a code of professional ethics and prosocial motivation,
develop a proactive personality,
keep growing through continuous learning and self-development,
document your accomplishments,
project a professional image, and
perceive yourself as a provider of services. (p. 430)
Identify and explain three career-enhancing techniques or tactics in advancing your career.
Your essay should be at least two pages and should include an introduction, a body of supported material (paragraphs), and a conclusion. Be sure to include two references (on a reference page), and follow all other APA formatting requirements.
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Access the Mental Measurements Yearbook, located in the Univer.docxronak56
Access
the Mental Measurements Yearbook, located in the University Library.
Select
two assessments of intelligence and two achievement tests.
Prepare
a 13 slide presentation about your selected instruments. In your analysis, address the following:
Critique the major definitions of intelligence. Determine which theory of intelligence best fits your selected instruments. Explain how the definition and the measures are related.
Evaluate the measures of intelligence you selected for reliability, validity, normative procedures, and bias.
Your selected intelligence and achievement assessments. How are the goals of the tests similar and different? How are the tests used? What are the purposes of giving these differing tests?
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Discussion 4 descriptionin recent years, the surging demand
1. Discussion 4
Description
In recent years, the surging demand for public goods and
services has encountered serious structural fiscal problems at
every level of government in the U.S. The COVID19 pandemic
makes the situation even worse. The following are some
examples that are heavily debated among budget officials and
experts:
· Unsustainable National Debt Path
· The Elephant in the Federal Room – Growing Medicaid Cost
· The Elephant in the State/Local Room – Pensions
· Insufficient Infrastructure Investment
1. Please pick one of the four issues and explain why it is a big
threat to U.S. fiscal sustainability. (It is required to integrate
assigned module readings. Please use APA in-text citation. )
2. To deal with these fiscal challenges, one option i s to increase
the taxes. Proponents of the tax increase say that adequate tax
revenues are a prerequisite for making government function and
"a functioning public sector is critical for a comfortable and
civilized society" (Mikesell, 2011). However, some people
argue that prudent funding would force the government to
prioritize projects and eliminate waste. Should governments
raise taxes? Why?
The approximate length of an original post should be
between 200-300 words.
Please use APA in-text citations of the articles read or websites
to strengthen your opinion/ argument.
2. Readings & Videos for Disussion #4
Module 5: Public Finance and Budgeting
"It's not about the money money money.
We don't need your money money money.
We just wanna make the world dance.
Forget about the price tag." Jessie J - Price Tag
No. We cannot forget about the price tag! Indeed, implementing
policies costs a lot!
Welcome to Module 5: Public Finance and Budgeting. We will
follow the governments' money this week. This overview page
provides a step-by-step guide on how to successfully finish this
module.
1. Review the following module objectives. Use it as a tool to
guide your learning experience.
2. Read the lecture note.
3. Read all the required materials and watch the videos
indicated in the lecture note.
4. Finish Discussion 4. (One original post and two response
posts). It is required to make your original post earlier this
week by Thursday 11:59 pm.
5. Finish Assignment 2 - Flu Vaccine Case Study. It's due by
Sunday, 11:59pm.
6. Start working on Assignment 3 - Personal Statement for A
Public Service Position.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of public finance and budget in a
theoretical manner
2. Describe the major tax structures in federal, state, and local
governments.
3. Describe the major expenditure functions in federal, state,
and local governments.
4. Define the budgeting process and budget
5. Explain the major U.S. fiscal challenges
3. Readings and VideosRequired Materials:
1. Lecture Note (Review First!)
Minimize File Preview
2. Book Chapter: Tax Policy Center. (2020). Chapter 2 Federal
Budget in Tax Policy Center Briefing Book
3. Book Chapter: Tax Policy Center. (2020) Chapter 5 The State
of State (and Local) Tax Policy in Tax Policy Center Briefing
Book
4. Journal Article: Chapman, J. I. (2008). State and local fiscal
sustainability: The challenges. Public Administration
Review, 68(SUPPL. 1), S115–S131.
5. Video: Casual Historian. (2018). The U.S. National Debt
Explained (Links to an external site.)
6. Video: U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro testified
before the Senate Budget Committee on the Government
Accountability Office’s (GAO) annual report on the nation’s
fiscal health. (Links to an external site.)
The video is related to a GAO report: GAO. (2020). The
Nation’s Fiscal HealthRecommended Materials:
· If you want to get a detailed overview of the whole system of
U.S. public finance, you are recommended to scan and search
the whole Tax Policy Center Briefing Book (Links to an
external site.)
· A guide on the federal budgeting process (Links to an external
site.).
· A guide on the Miami-Dade budgeting process (Links to an
external site.).
· The Miami-Dade County 2019 Budget (Links to an external
site.)
Activities
· Finish Discussion 4: U.S. Fiscal Challenges
·
· It is required to make one original post and two response
posts. You will not see any other students' posts until you have
created your original post.
4. · It is required to make your original post earlier this week by
Thursday so that your classmates can have time to respond. As
one of the rubric criteria, the more responses your original post
generates, the higher the grade you will earn.
· Finish Assignment 2 - Flu Vaccine Case Study. It's due by
Sunday, 11:59pm.
· Start working on Assignment 3 - Personal Statement for A
Public Service Position
