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The U.S. Economy and the Vietnam War, 2002.
Review of three books on the state of the U.S. economy, before, during, and after the Vietnam War.
965 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper reviews different literature discussing the economic implications of the Vietnam War on the U.S. Economy. The books analyzed are "Lyndon Johnson and The Wars for Vietnam", "Nixon's Economy: Booms, Busts, Dollars, and Votes", and "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War". The paper concludes with the finding that the U.S. economy was significantly damaged by American involvement in the war and that American presidents of that period were aware of the damage being done to the economy but pursued war nonetheless.
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"Perhaps the most eloquent work in this regard is that of Anthony Campagna (1991) with his book titled "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War." Campagna in this book traces the historical performance of the US economy along with the country's involvement in the unwanted War. According to him the US involvement began during the Truman administration when the US promised to help the French government in their governance of the Indochina region. The US after the World War II followed a containment of Communism foreign policy and to help the French meant containment of the Asian and China region effectively."
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U.S. Economy and World War II, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the U.S. economy before and after World War II.
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper analyzes the reasons why the U.S. economy flourished successfully after the WWII compared to the pre-war periods. It examines how pre-war, the stock market crashed due to the overwhelming amounts of speculative trading and investment and how the market and America's economy went down. It looks at how along with the country's downfall economically were the severe food shortage, high rates of inflation and nationwide unemployment which gave the name the Great Depression to the time. In contrast, it discusses how post-war America flourished because of increased military spending which paved the way for large-scale manufacturing to develop and how the economy strengthened due to support from international financiers.
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"There are several reasons why the Depression in America took place prior to the war, and not at the end of the war, as what might be logically predicted. Take not that in the 1920s, America had also participated in the First World War, and after WWI, a sudden influx of economic and financial resource helped the society recover from the effects of the war. Because of the 'booming' economy of the nations, spending increased, and speculation in the market had also increased due to abundant economic resources. As a result, when the stock market had crashed due to the overwhelming amounts of speculative trading and investment, the market and America's economy went down."
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U.S. Economy Since World War II, 2005.
A look at the U.S. economy since WWII and how it favors the wealthy.
1,083 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This essay gives an overview of the post-World War II U.S. economy and outlines the ways in which various U.S. administrations have enacted policies favoring the corporate sector and the wealthy.
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"The 18th century British economist Adam Smith advocated the benefits of a Laissez faire economy in his The Wealth of Nations (1776) by proclaiming that a "free economy" in which every individual pursues his own good, works for the benefit of everyone. These principles of a capitalist economy were adopted by almost all Western countries including the United States following the Industrial Revolution. The 19th century United States thus saw the rise of the "robber barons"-an era in which industrial workers were ruthlessly exploited by a handful of capitalists who also exercised great influence over the government. The result of the "free" economy without regulation and the unchecked pursuit of profits was one of the main reasons behind the Great Economic Depression of the 1930s in which millions of Americans were rendered destitute. This, in turn, prompted the "New Deal" Reforms of Franklin Roosevelt which led to increased government regulation of the economy and far-reaching reforms such as minimum wages and social safety nets for the poor. As a result, the US economy turned around and was put on the path of prosperity."
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World Economy During the Cold War, 2002.
An analysis of two U.S. Cold War documents.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 39.95
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Analysis of two U.S. Cold War documents. President Harry Truman's 1949 Inaugural Address and National Security Council Directive 68. How both documents together serve as the Post-World War II message of the U.S. regarding the strategic, economic, ideological & military struggle between the U.S. & the Soviet Union. Shaping of the post-war world.
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"President Harry S. Truman's 1949 Inaugural Address and National Security Council Directive 68, taken together, comprise the basic notions of the authors and of the nation with respect to the world economy as the Cold War began to intensify. In the aftermath of World War II, that Cold War was the dark backdrop to the messages of both authors, with the new postwar world emerging as a strategic, economic, ideological and military battleground between the superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Each of the four basic points of Truman's speech focus directly or indirectly on the perceived threat of the Soviet Union. Truman emphasizes the commitment of the U.S. to helping others recover economically from the ravages of World War II, but he ignores the fact that aside from Germany, perhaps the Soviet..."
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Exchange Rates and Western Economies in the Post War Era, 2002.
A histiry and analysis of exchange rates in the post war era from the fixed rates established at Bretton Woods to the flexible rates of today.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay will argue the reality of exchange rates in the modern world is much more complex than popular wisdom would suggest. Through a discussion of the history of exchange rates in the postwar era - from the fixed rates established at Bretton Woods to the flexible rates of today - it will be seen that exchange rates are one of the most complex features of modern economics. As the Canadian experience demonstrates, control of the exchange rates is beyond the power of governments to significantly influence in the long term. Indeed, given the complexities of the relationship between exchange rates and market forces, exchange rates are a feature of modern economics that defy easy analysis and prediction.
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"Dismantling The Cold War Economy" ( Ann Markusen and Joel Yudken ), 1995.
A critical review of this work on Cold War economic problems, the impact of the arms race on the U.S. industry and opportunities for post-Cold War conversion.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"This study will examine Dismantling the Cold War Economy, by Ann Markusen and Joel Yudken, considering the chief problems associated with the Cold War economy, the impact of the Cold War on U.S. industry, and the possibility and opportunities of economic conversion from Cold War imperatives, as well as the obstacles to that conversion. The argument herein will be that despite the fact that the military domination of the Cold War economy created serious obstacles to post-Cold War conversion, and despite the fact that those obstacles are deeply entrenched despite the end of the Cold War, such conversion is possible. Perhaps the authors are overly optimistic in this regard, but it would still be going too far to argue that conversion is impossible. After all, the conversion to a military-industrial-dominated economy (which had its origins not in the Cold War but ..."
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America's Post World War II Economy, 2002.
An examination of the phenomenal economic growth experienced by the United States in the two decades after the end of World War II.
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper shows that the huge amounts of government spending and the ensuing deficit created by the needs of a two-front military effort, as well as supplying on-going domestic consumption, spurred real production in post World War II America and created sudden economic prosperity, ending the depression. The paper explores the reasons behind the growth of the Gross National Product, the increase in industry and the shift in habits of the workforce. The paper also shows how the development of technology in the 1960s contributed to this economic growth.
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"The role of status began to play a role, as it was increasingly felt that white-collar jobs were more socially "upscale" than traditional blue collar, or manufacturing jobs. Factory work with lower class or "working class" connotations became less attractive to many people than the corporate environment. (Smithsonian Institution website). The postwar baby boom caused an increase in population leading to the migration of families to the suburbs; as the suburbs grew, business moved into new areas. Shopping centers grew and expanded, changing retail distribution to match changing consumer patters and growing discretionary income. Distribution and expansion were facilitated by the highways providing better access to new communities; the Highway Act of 1956 provided $26 billion USD to build highways to link all parts of the country. (State Department.)"
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Wars and United States Economy, 2002.
A look at the way different wars have effected the US economy.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper examines the impact of the wars on the United States economy. During the 20th century, the country has encountered several crises and each time the economy went through some changes. While the impact of some events was negligible, others left an indelible mark on the economy.
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Iraq War and the U.S. Economy, 2007.
This paper analyzes the cost of the Iraq war on the U.S. economy.
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that no aspect of the U.S. economy has remained unchanged during any given war. The author points out that the current Iraq war has positioned itself to possibly be the longest in U.S. history and hence the most expensive. The paper relates that, with more than 1 million U.S. troops in Iraq, the cost of long-term medical care and disability benefits will continue for years after the war. The paper underscores that post-war occupation and reconstruction, an inevitable factor in this conflict adds an even higher cost to the war. The author concludes that, in addition to direct costs, the Iraq war is destabilizing the economy by causing increasing oil prices, uncertainty in the credit market, inflation created by a greater demand of economic goods and services, and an increasing need to pay for the war with borrowed dollars.
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"With the increased costs of war comes a hefty interest payment on the national deficit. Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Chairman Sen. Charles E. Schumer, JEC Vice-Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney , released a new report exposing the hidden costs of the war in Iraq. The Joint Economic Committee report entitled, "War at Any Price? The Total Economic Costs of the War" details the high hidden economic costs of the war in Iraq beyond the direct budgetary appropriations, including interest costs of borrowing these funds, lost investment, long term veteran's health care, and oil market disruptions."
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The Iraq War and the U.S. Economy, 2004.
This paper discusses that the Iraq War has created a spiral of bad economic conditions out of which the U.S. will find it very difficult to climb.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that the war with Iraq is not doing anything good for the U.S. economy because the economy was already in trouble before the war. The author points out that the same sort of common wisdom, which credits World War II with ending the Depression, held that the war with Iraq would make the U.S. economy "robustly rebound". The paper explains that it is hard to see how unemployment or the GDP are likely to improve, considering so much of the treasury has already been siphoned off to support tanks and troops in a Middle Eastern desert.
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"Another BBC report, however, said the 2003 deficit would actually end up being more like $455 billion. That report also said that Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said the Federal Reserve was cuttings its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2003 by three-quarters of one percent, to between 2.5 and 2.75 percent. If the economy is growing that slowly, the growth in employment must be equally slow or even nonexistent."
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The Economy of the Post-World War II Era, 2005.
An analysis of the economic condition of the United States after World War II.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how the post-World War II era was definitely a prosperous time, and the economy grew very strong because of many variables. It looks at how the purchasing frenzy, return of veterans, and general confidence of Americans created a strong economy after World War II. It also discusses how, because of this spurt of economic growth and the economic devastation of the rest of the world, America became the superpower in the world.
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"Americans emerged from World War II thrilled, proud of their military strength and industrial might. As the editors of Fortune magazine said in 1946, "This is a dream era, this is what everyone was waiting throughout the blackouts for. The Great American Boom is on." Therefore, it was and an American public that had known deprivation and sacrifice for the last decade and a half began to enjoy record prosperity. The postwar era enjoyed wonderful economic growth and social satisfaction. The nation's gross national product rose from about $200,000 million in 1940 to $300,000 million in 1950 and to more than $500,000 million in 1960 (Tindall, 1049). At the same time, the jump in postwar births, known as the "baby boom," increased the number of consumers. More and more Americans joined the middle class."
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Iraq War and the U.S. Economy, 2005.
Examines the war in Iraq and its effect on the U.S. economy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay studies the multiple economic effects of the United States' war on Iraq. It looks at how the war has influenced the value of the dollar, the national deficit, the stock market, fuel costs, and industry, as well as how the U.S. government and the governments of other countries interpret this phenomenon and how they are currently acting on it.
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"The timing might be coincidental, or it might not be. Either way, the economy of the United States has reached its lowest depths in years at the same time that its current, conservative, wealthy administration has decided to wage war in the Middle East, specifically on Iraq. With the stock market unsteady, the dollar valued poorly against other international currencies, fuel and energy prices reaching outrageous all-time highs, the national deficit going from balanced to a debt in the billions or trillions, and the defense industry one of the only industries that is booming, it is necessary to look at how this war has affected and effected the U.S. economy."
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The Economy of South Korea, 2006.
A paper describing the growth and expansion of Korea's economy since the end of the Korean War.
1,448 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper describes Korea's economy from the period beginning with the end of the Korean War to present times. The paper explains that Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world immediately following the Korean War, but, through a combination of government economic reforms, low oil prices, a lower dollar and low interest rates, the country has since become a leader in world trade as well as a country with an exponentially expanding economy.
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"There are several aspects of the Korean government-business relationship that enabled the rapid growth of the economy. Close cooperation between government and business has generally been growth promoting and efficiency enhancing. This close relationship between government and business made it possible to maintain a consistent set of goals and to implement them in a systematic way. The private enterprise system, promoted effectively by the government, became a highly effective mechanism for generating economic growth, thereby elevating the living standard of the general population."
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The Profitability of a Southern Slave Economy, 2000.
A comparison of the U.S. southern slave economy to the economy of the newly industrial north leading up to the Civil War.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper focuses on the different economic levels which were clear between the North and the South in the years before the Civil War. The writer examines the financial advantages which came with the use of slaves but how this hamper industrialization and economic growth which was rampant in the North.
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"As Americans we want to believe that our country was conceived in liberty, however, reality is that from almost the beginning America was greatly dependent on forced labor. By the early eighteenth century slavery was legal throughout America and was the primary source of labor in the South. Many of our nation's founding fathers were slaveholders. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and Patrick Henry, who is famous for saying, "Give me liberty or give me death!" were slave owners. Slavery was such a vital force eight of our first twelve presidents even owned slaves. "
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Bulgarian Economy: Open Door to Communism, 2001.
A look at the negative effects of communism on the Bulgarian economy.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 89.95
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A look at how Communism penetrated the Bulgarian economy through its poorly developed economy (agriculture-oriented) during the Ottoman presence. The author analyzes how this weakened the economy even more after the war period, between the first Balkan War and the Second World War.
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"When asked about the present state of Bulgarian economy, Bulgarians talk about forty-five years of Communism as if they were forced upon the state from outside. Some people get so extreme that they equate them to the five centuries of Turkish yoke. The modest truth, however, is that outside influence came later. Before that, Bulgaria offered grounds for the development of the regime. Communism penetrated the country through its poorly developed economy (agriculture-oriented), which weakened even more after the war period between the first Balkan War and the Second World War."
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