The Saga of the M-1 Abrahms Tank.
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(5 pp). The M-1 Abrahms tank was the Army's answer to new field weaponry. It was first shown in action in 1978, and was believed to be the means to meet current and predicted land threats. Yet the story that resulted from that first unit to the last unit, has all the drama of full-time soap opera. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The State of the U.S. Economy: Aftermath of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
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A 6 page overview of the contemporary state of the U.S. economy. Analyzes the effect of the destruction of the World Trade Center, the partial destruction of the Pentagon, and the consequent perception of a continued terrorism on the economy. Asserts that while the economy was at a low even before the attacks, it has suffered significantly as a direct result of those attacks. Includes data which backs up those assertions. Suggests that appropriate means are being taken to stabilize the economy and that the U.S. government, business, and individuals alike play an important role in that stabilization. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPusEcon.rtf

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 -- Could It Happen Again? - Book Review
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In this 6 page paper, the writer attempts to answer this very question based on findings presented in J. Kenneth Galbraith's "1929 : The Great Crash." Similarities between the crashes of 1929 and 1987 are pointed out and the writer ultimately concludes that another crash not only could happen, --- it probably will happen.. Economic reasons arguing to the contrary are examined as well. No additional sources cited.
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929 / Book Review
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A detailed, 8 page analysis of John Kenneth Galbraith's "1929: The Great Crash" in which the writer analyzes the economic irony of such an event : Everyone believed the market was performing wonderfully when it crashed.. Some of the reasons for these misperceptions and the sudden "crash" are analyzed. No additional sources cited.
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The Stock Market Since 1987--Can the Trend Continue?
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3 pages in length. A look at the stock market since 1987, and how it has become a fast track to making money. Can this trend continue? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The U.S. Economy During The Nineties
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A variety of economic indicators are reviewed in this 5 page overview that looks at the years between 1990 and 1998. A look at the past explains how the nineties economy came to be and, more importantly, how the various indicators are used to assess its health. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 90econ.rtf

The “Public Good” as a Benefit to Tourism
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A 5 page paper discussing public infrastructure’s influence on promoting tourism. In "The Wealth of Nations," Adam Smith discussed the responsibility of government to erect and maintain those structures and systems that would be too costly for individuals or groups of individuals. Smith’s point was that the structure itself may not be too costly in terms of initial outlay, but that it would be difficult or impossible for those responsible for the structure’s construction to recoup their investment. The paper uses the example of Sydney’s Opera House as a “draw” for Australian tourism and the benefits that other areas and private business receives as a result. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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U.S. Economy & Industrialization
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A 7 page essay discussing the developing U.S. economy in the wake of an emerging Industrial society (writer goes as far back as the late 1860's and upto the mid- 1930's). No Bibliography.
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U.S. Support of the International Monetary Fund / Pros & Cons
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This 5 page paper is written as a memorandum and discusses reasons why the U.S. should support the IMF and reasons why it should not. The writer also presents recommendations for action or resolution of the issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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U.S. Working Class Conditions 1990-1995
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A 10 page examination of the working class in the United States between 1990 and 1995. Examines wage trends and worker demographics and discriminations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Understanding Social Security
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8 pages in length. Explains the Social Security program, why it is likened to a pyramid scheme and the future of Social Security. A person who retired in 1940 earned a return on his contributions of approximately one hundred thirty five percent. Those type rates did not last too long, but the returns were still very good. The rate of return was twenty-four percent for those who retired in 1950, fifteen percent in 1960, and ten percent in 1970. This paper also tells 'the rest of the story'. Includes 2 charts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAsosec.rtf

Was Victorian Britain A Free Market Economy?
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This 11 page paper considers to what extent Victorian Britain be described could be described as free market economy, including consideration of government policies and the impact that the reduction of tariffs introduced by Peel and Gladstone had on duty and examines did Britain pursued a policy of free trade when other European countries reverted to Protectionism. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
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