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Topic
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Text
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Chapter
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Assignments, Debate Topics, Due Dates, and Enrichment Web Links
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8/27
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Hello, my name is and this course will...
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8/29
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Economic History Show and Tell
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Heilbroner/Milberg
Gosling/Eisner
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1
1
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Review the following links on government and the economy in ancient times: Egypt, Greece, Rome.
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9/3
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The Evolution of Government Involvement
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Heilbroner/Milberg
Wood
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2, 3
Preface and 1
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Read and Evaluate Federalist Papers: 45, 46.
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9/5
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The Evolution of Government Involvement (1787-1800)
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Beard
Wood
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Entire Essay
2
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Madison's Notes on the Debates at the Federal Convention, May 31, August 7, September 17. Click here to access. Also, read Yates Notes on the Secret Debates at the Federal Convention, June 19. Click here to access.
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9/10
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The Evolution of Government Involvement (1800 to 1932)
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Heilbroner and Milberg
Wood
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4, 5, 6
3
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Slavery History; Slavery Chronology; Library of Congress Slavery Narratives.
Debate Presentation: In what manner and to what extent should the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limit federal involvement in the economy?
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9/17
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The Evolution of Government Involvement (1933 to Present)
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Heilbroner and Milberg
Wood
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7, 8, 9, 10
4,5
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Antitrust Division of Justice Department; Federal Trade Commission
Debate Presentation: Should the federal government limit through antitrust regulation those corporate activities that tend toward reduced market competition (e.g., mergers, monopoly, pricing constraints, or other anticompetitive practices)?
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9/24
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The Evolution of Government Involvement (1933-present continued)
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Heilbroner and Milberg
Gosling/Eisner
Wood
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12
10
6
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Office of the Comptroller of Currency; Federal Reserve Bank System; Securities and Exchange Commission; Office of Thrift Supervision
Debate Presentation: In what manner and to what extent should the federal government regulate the securities, credit, and banking industries in the U.S.?
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10/1
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The Evolution of Government Involvement (1933-present continued)
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Wood
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7,8
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Debate Presentation: In what manner and to what extent should the role of government be to protect property versus promote the general welfare of the community? Recommended: Wood, chapter 9.
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10/8
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Midsemester Examination
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10/15
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Macroeconomic Management: Fiscal Policy, Taxing and Spending
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Gosling/Eisner
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2, 3
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Debate Presentation: Should management of fiscal policy (i.e., aggregate levels of taxation and spending) be placed under the control of a board similar in design to the Federal Reserve Board? Internal Revenue Service; Treasury Department; White House; National Economic Council; Council of Economic Advisors; Department of Commerce; Office of Management and Budget; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Bureau of Economic Analysis; Census Bureau Economic Indicators
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10/22
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Macroeconomic Management: Monetary Policy
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Gosling/Eisner
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4
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Debate Presentation: Should the Federal Reserve Board be made more accountable to the president and democratic institutions? Federal Reserve System
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10/29
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Macroeconomic Management: Deficits and Debt
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Gosling/Eisner
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5
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Debate Presentation: Should the federal government be required to maintain a balanced budget, as is currently required in most of the fifty states? Department of Treasury
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11/5
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Microeconomic Management: Regulation
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Gosling/Eisner
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7
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Debate Presentation: Should the U.S. do more to regulate pollution that causes global warming? U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Council on Environmental Quality First draft of annotated bibliography due electronically before class on Tuesday, November 5.
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11/12
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Microeconomic Management: The Economics of Regulation
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Gosling/Eisner
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7
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Debate Presentation: Should the U.S. more strongly regulate various types of discrimination against women, the elderly, minorities, and the handicapped? Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; First Gov Listing Includes Many Regulatory Agencies.
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11/19
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Microeconomic Management: Social Policy
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Gosling/Eisner
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8, 9
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Debate Presentation: Should the U.S. use more social welfare programs to assure a minimum standard of living for all Americans? Administration for Children and Families ; Social Security Administration; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Food and Nutrition Service
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11/27
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Thanksgiving Holiday: Football, Turkey, and Family. Have fun!
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12/3
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Finishing Up
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No Readings
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Final Revision of Annotated Bibliography is due electonically on Tuesday, December 3.
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Final Exam: 1:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, December 10
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