American and Japanese workers can each produce 4 cars a year. An American worker can produce 10 tons of grain a year, whereas a Japanese worker can produce 5 tons of grain a year. To keep things simple, assume that each country has 100 million workers.
a. For this situation, construct a table analogous to the table in Figure 1.
b. Graph the production possibilities frontiers for the American and Japanese economies.
c. For the United States, what is the opportunity cost of a car? Of grain? For Japan, what is the opportunity cost of a car? Of grain? Put this information in a table analogous to Table 1.
d. Which country has an absolute advantage in producing cars? In producing grain?
e. Which country has a comparative advantage in producing cars? In producing grain?
f. Without trade, half of each country’s workers produce cars and half produce grain. What quantities of cars and grain does each country produce?
g. Starting from a position without trade, give an example in which trade makes each country better off.
Category: American history
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Title: Comparative Advantage and Trade: A Comparison of American and Japanese Production Possibilities
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“Critical Analysis of [Book Title]: Evaluating its Argument, Author Authority, and Informational Value for University Libraries”
Prompt
The goal of the book review is to expose you to scholarly work that has been written on topics pertinent to the course. After reading the assigned text, critique the argument the author has made and the reliability of the author to speak as an authority on the subject matter, and decide whether or not the text is missing valuable information. You should view this assignment as if you were tasked with deciding what books the university library should buy. Does this book make the cut or not?
What to Submit
The book review should follow these formatting guidelines: 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations, if appropriate (not required), in Chicago/Turabian style. -
Title: “Exploring Perspectives: An Analysis of Primary Sources from Summer for Gods”
I have most of work done from another writer, I just need help to make sure everything is correct for the chicago format and acurate. I am also rewriting 3 pages, maybe you can help me do it faster. I also need add 3 references from https://archive.org/details/summerforgods00edwa.
Here are the instruction of the assignment:
Purpose: The goal of this assignment is for you to use document analysis to better appreciate different historical perspectives. To succeed on this assignment, you will need to incorporate primary source analysis skills and to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and follow the guidelines of writing for the historical discipline.
Directions: Each student will choose Three primary documents. Students will then write an essay analyzing their document based on the following prompt:
What insight does the primary sources provide on the respective topic and/or historical period?
Your paper should have:
Between 2,250 to 3,000 words.
Three primary sources.
Three references from Summer for gods
A clear thesis statement.
To support your thesis and analysis of the source, you should provide relevant context, explain the document’s perspective, and analyze what the document is arguing. You are not pretending to be the document’s author – you are using the document’s point of view as a window into this past event. -
“Evaluating Authority and Argument in ‘The New Jim Crow’ by Michelle Alexander” Introduction In her book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” Michelle Alexander presents a compelling argument about
Prompt
The goal of the book review is to expose you to scholarly work that has been written on topics pertinent to the course. After reading the assigned text, critique the argument the author has made and the reliability of the author to speak as an authority on the subject matter, and decide whether or not the text is missing valuable information. You should view this assignment as if you were tasked with deciding what books the university library should buy. Does this book make the cut or not?
What to Submit
The book review should follow these formatting guidelines: 2pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations, if appropriate (not required), in Chicago/Turabian style. -
Title: The Vietnam War: Causes, Consequences, and Impact on Society, Politics, and Economy (1945-1975)
describe and analyze the major political, social, and economic causes, results and consequenses of the Vietnam War. Include significant individuals and groups, as well as events from 1945 through 1975 that promoted the war. Pleae us MLA format. Must have at least 6 sources, three of which must have been wtitten or created in the Vietnam War timeframe.
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Title: Exploring 1970s Culture and Politics Through Film: A Comparative Analysis of Saturday Night Fever, Taxi Driver, and Mrs. America
Short Paper 3 (View your choice of film): Saturday Night Fever (1977); Taxi Driver (1976); Mrs. America (a 2020 miniseries about Phyllis Schlafly). (Note: Saturday Night Fever contains a rape scene; Taxi Driver is quite violent and involves child prostitution ). Choose one you have not seen before and really watch it carefully!
Write a brief summary of the film. What themes in this movie did Shulman discuss? What were some aspects of 1970s culture and politics you noticed that Schulman might not have mentioned? How can you connect the film to people, events, and cultural trends of the 70s? Pay attention to details of plot, character, costume, and set to answer these questions.
Optional discussion questions:
Saturday Night Fever: What kind of family and neighborhood does Tony live in? What has changed for these people by the mid 70s? What does Tony aspire to? How is Tony different from most disco creators and fans? How do you think the movie’s reception at the time was different from how we might remember or perceive the movie today?
Taxi Driver: Is Travis Bickle a hero? How is the viewer supposed to feel about him and his actions? How is the city portrayed in this film? What had been happening in US cities in the years before the 1970s? How do you think the movie’s reception at the time was different from how we might remember or perceive the movie today?
“Mrs. America:” How is Schlafly’s career path contrasted with her opposition to the ERA? How does she build support and connections? How does our present context affect the director’s presentation of Phyllis Schlafly and the feminist characters? -
Title: “Gerald Ford: A Michigan Native and Resilient President” President Gerald Ford, born Leslie Lynch King Jr., was the 38th President of the United States and the only person to hold the position without being elected as either
I need a 200 word essay on President Gerald Ford. Include his connections to Michigan. No use of AI please.
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Title: “Protecting Citizen Rights: An Overview of Bush v. Core in the Federal and State Supreme Courts” Facts of the case: In 2002, the federal government passed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB),
Topic How the courts address or Respect our rights as a citizen
The federal Supeeme course is Bush v. Core.
In one or two paragraphs, provide a general overview of the case that serves as a snapshot of what the case is about and how it ended up in your state high court. A summary is using your words to write a brief history of the case. Do not give your opinion or your interpretation but stick to the facts only.
Must include in the outline
Title: Name of the case
Facts of the case: Provide key facts involving the case.
History of the case: What legal action was taken based on what your state laws say about this case?
Legal questions: What were the legal issues the court had to decide?
Decision or holdings: Did the court decide for the plaintiff or the defendant? Explain the reason behind the decision?
Verdict and opinion (judgement): What were the concurring and dissenting opinions? How many judges decided for the defendant and how many justices decided against the defendant? What was the final verdict from the judge or the jury, if it was a jury trial?
Conclusion:
What was the resulting impact of the ruling? How did the citizens of your state benefit from it? Was this a good decision? -
“Comparing Hoover and Roosevelt’s Approaches to the Great Depression: Perspectives on Government Action”
Answer The following Question: Compare Hoover and Roosevelt’s perspectives on government action in response to the Depression using the documents.
Use only these sources: https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/23-the-great-depression/herbert-hoover-on-the-new-deal-1932/Links to an external site.
Instructions: A double spaced two-three page essay formatted with 1 inch margins in 12 point font using the align left setting. Essays must be submitted in PDF or doc format. Do not submit a title page or works cited page for this assignment. Direct quotations from the sources are required, with parenthetical citations – examples: (Hoover); (FDR).
The outcome the assignment evaluates: Assess the perspectives used to address the Great Depression and its aftermath. -
“Exploring Historical Perspectives: An Analysis of Three Primary Sources”
I have most of work done from another writer, I just need help to make sure everything is correct and acurate. I am also rewriting much of it, maybe you can help me do it faster.
Here are the instruction of the assignment:
Purpose: The goal of this assignment is for you to use document analysis to better appreciate different historical perspectives. To succeed on this assignment, you will need to incorporate primary source analysis skills and to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and follow the guidelines of writing for the historical discipline.
Directions: Each student will choose Three primary documents. Students will then write an essay analyzing their document based on the following prompt:
What insight does the primary sources provide on the respective topic and/or historical period?
Your paper should have:
Between 2,250 to 3,000 words.
Three primary sources.
A clear thesis statement.
To support your thesis and analysis of the source, you should provide relevant context, explain the document’s perspective, and analyze what the document is arguing. You are not pretending to be the document’s author – you are using the document’s point of view as a window into this past event.