Study Debunks Classic Argument About Low-Wage Workers

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/24/low-wage-workers-education_n_4653020.html Due 3 February 2014. What does the graph show us about education and low-wage jobs? Evaluate the graph using cost-benefit analysis---does it pay to get an education? What are the back end costs of NOT getting an education??

World's 85 Richest Have Same Wealth as Bottom 50 Percent

http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/1/20/world-s-85-richesthavesamewealthasbottom50percentreport.html. Due 27 Jan 2014. What are the backend costs of having so much wealth in the hands of so few?? Mention at least 3 backend costs.

Home> Politics Feds Investigating Christie's Use of Sandy Relief Funds

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/feds-investigating-christies-sandy-relief-funds/story?id=21511567. Due 20 Dec 2014. Do you believe Gov. Chris Christie knew about the lane closures his staff initiated that caused the traffic jams at the George Washington bridge? Do you believe that Gov. Christie should be impeached? Do you believe Gov. Christie spent Hurricane Sandy relief inappropriately? Predict how big an impact these stories will have on the Christie's campaign for President in 2016.

Extended unemployment benefits slow growth, hoax on working poor

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/01/06/extended-unemployment-benefits-slow-growth-hoax-on-working-poor/ Due 13 Jan 2014. What is the rationale of conservative economists for NOT extending unemployment benefits to 1.3 million Americans?? What are the backend costs of such a policy??