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The Labor Market & Minimum Wage, 2002.
Discusses whether free market principles can be applied to the labor market.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 87.95
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Discusses whether free market principles can be applied to the labor market. Questions whether a minimum wge introduces artificial subsidies into the market which increase inefficiency and layoffs. Minimum wage theory from perspective of modern liberalism. Conservative argument. View of supply & demand. Concepts & realities of perfect competition.
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"Can free market principles be applied to the labor market? Specifically, does the imposition of a minimum wage introduce artificial subsidies into the labor market which increase inefficiency and result in layoffs? The debate over the minimum wage and its effect on workers raged throughout the second half of the twentieth century, and continues. Labor believes that the minimum wage is set too low, while business maintains that any increase places an unfair burden on companies that will be forced to lay off the workers the minimum wage is designed to protect. This research examines the liberal view of the minimum wage, the conservative critique of that view, and the evidence in support of both.
Minimum Wage Theory from the Perspective of Modern Liberalism
The minimum wage was..."
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Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed", 2004.
Review and discussion of Ehrenreich's book about the lives of low-wage workers.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper is a critical review of Barbara Ehrenreich's book, "Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America". It discusses Ehrenreich's account of her undercover experience as a non-skilled, low-wage worker, and the challenge presented in the book to minimum wage legislation and its perceived benefits. Ehrenreich's interesting assertion that low-wage workers represent the biggest, most philanthropic section of society is also discussed and explained.
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"Low-wage earners are probably one of the most neglected sections of the American workforce. While minimum wage is a highly controversial subject and often sparks hot discussions in social and political circles, no one is really interested in the lives of the real recipients of this legislation. When an increase is made in minimum wage, the government and others are more concerned about the reaction of the employers instead of the response of the low wage section. This says a great deal about social discrimination and division that prevails in our society and which severely hurts the cause of unskilled workers."
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Ceaseless Toil: The Struggle for a Fair Wage, 2006.
A discussion regarding the historical battle of labor for a fair wage.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the age old struggle for a fair wage, one that has spanned the centuries and the globe. With the forces of contemporary globalization, as represented by multinational corporations, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and modern armies like the US military, arrayed against them, unions and individual workers have perhaps less power than ever before. The paper further discusses how it is vital that these consolidated forces be counteracted by organized, sustained resistance. This fight requires knowledge: an awareness of how and why the labor movement developed, and where it is headed.
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The Minimum Wage, 2002.
A discussion of the history and the economic effects of the minimum wage.
1,996 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the contraversy surrounding the minimum wage which was implemented in 1938 when Theodore Roosevelt enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to protect those who were being abused by the system. It provides a breakdown of the arguments for and against minimum wage increases such as that raising the minimum wage simply cuts off and eliminates low-paying jobs. It concludes with a discussion of the effect of the minimum wage on the economy and labor markets and a look to the future.
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"As stated in an earlier statistic, a person working full time does not make enough to live. Indeed full-time wages fall well below the poverty line. This issue correlate with welfare. The question often arises among those who are on welfare as to why they should work when working equates to a cut in pay. When people make more money on welfare which is designed to help those who are at the bottom of the economic barrel, it?s obvious that minimum wage increases are not only important, but essential to the well being of the nation and the nation?s economy."
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Early Labor Movement, 2004.
Traces the rise of labor unions in the United States.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at the deplorable labor conditions that existed during the Industrial Revolution and the labor unions that were organized in response to those conditions. The paper looks at the economic depression, dangerous working conditions, and low wages that created a crisis between workers and management Also examined are some of the tactics used by both sides in an effort to gain the upper hand and the eventual resolution of the conflict.
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"The new industrial labor introduced workers and businesses alike to a new world--literally. Workers who were used to planning their days and jobs around the rising and setting sun, were now adjusting to working by the clock. Workers also had to adjust to being paid by the hour and also had to adjust to the pace of their work being set by machinery. Economic depressions and dangerous working conditions coupled with low wages created a crisis that workers and management alike had to face and deal with. This crisis would not come easily nor would it come painlessly, but the industrial revolution could not be stopped and it was up to man to work with the system and create something that would work on both sides of the assembly line."
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"Nickel and Dimed", 2002.
A critique of Barbara Ehrenreich?s "Nickel and Dimed" - a study of someone living the life of an American low paid wage worker.
2,214 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper provides practical criticism of Ehrenreich's study. The writer states that it was unrealistic and not thorough and he cites many specific shortcomings of the study. The writer shows that the study did not do enough to cover all the options of government aid available to a low paid wage worker and also that the person was fussy about which job to take.
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"Barbara Ehrenreich?s Nickel and Dimed brings to light the low-wage America in all its stubbornness, nervousness, and astonishing openhandedness. It is a territory of Big Boxes, fast food, and a thousand frantic subterfuges for continued existence. Some people may advise others to read for the ablating clearness of Ehrenreich's point of view and for an infrequent analysis of how "opulence" seems from the bottom. Also, some people say after reading this book no one will ever look at a motel bathroom or a restaurant meal quite the same way again. However, there are many people who believe Ehrenreich?s experiment living as a wageworker was poorly done. She failed to mention some of the main problems that they have. Those problems include shoes that are worn completely out, no means to get medicine if needed, childcare worries, and hopelessness and the sense of lack of control."
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Free Trade and US Workers, 2005.
Asks the question: Does trade with low-wage countries hurt American workers?
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper addresses the question of whether free trade with countries with low wages harms American workers. It offers different perspectives, as well as an economic perspective relating to comparative and absolute advantage.
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"The globalization of manufacturing has led to a massive re distribution of work around the world. One question being asked repeatedly is this: Does international trade with low-wage countries such as China and India steal American jobs and cost American workers higher wages and a higher standard of living? Most economists think international trade is not guilty of forcing wages down, citing concepts such as comparative and absolute advantage and differences in productivity to explain why trade..."
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?Making Ends Meet?, 2004.
A review of the article, ?Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low-Wage Work?, by Christopher Jencks.
886 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how, in the article, ?Making Ends Meet-How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low-Wage Work? by Christopher Jencks, both sides of the welfare for working mothers issue are addressed. It shows how the article looks closely at the economic hardships of single mothers today from the effects of new government policies to issues of childcare and health expenses. It also looks into the future consequences of changes that may affect the current programs.
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"Jencks also discusses the inabilities of single mothers to live on their federally supplied monthly income. According to the article, families with incomes below $5,000 a year somehow also spent $1,100 a month. This is because these women also take non-reportable work and rely on family, friends and the fathers of their children to help support their family (Jencks, 1997). While many may see this as taking advantage of the system, I see it as a necessity. If the federal government is providing so little income to these mothers, they absolutely have to find other sources of income, in order to obtain necessities. In addition, I feel that this is one way that mothers consider themselves responsible for providing family needs."
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Lessons for the Labor Movement, 2007.
An analysis of the history and development of labor and labor organizations in Canada.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the positive and negative lessons that history can provide to today's unions and trade unions in Canada. It describes the influence that the state and the nature of the economy have on labor and labor organizations and their activities. The paper also discusses trade unions and their role, as well as other developments in the history of the labor movement. Finally the paper looks at fthe ree market economy and its implications in increasing job insecurity and wage and benefit rollbacks.
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"Free market economy increased job insecurity and wage and benefit rollbacks and continues to be the basis of today's economy in Canada. The labor movement of today is faced with these challenges as well as the relocation and closing down of many industrial plants and factories all over Canada. Also, today Canada's labor movement needs to have a broader agenda as it faces with all the challenges of the global economy as well as the effects of the decline of state intervention within the context of this new global economy. It also needs to recognize the cultural, social and ethnic diversity that makes up the Canadian workforce today. Additionally it has to become concerned with the status of part-time and temporary employees whose number is increasing steadily, as many employers are cutting out full-time jobs with full benefits."
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Organized Labor, 1990.
This paperrxamines the phenomenon of organized labor especially in the United States: U.S. History, case studies, wage theory, unionism and wages, inflation, union vs. non-union labor, emphasizing economic aspects.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 95.95
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"Although not a novel idea, there is significant merit to the notion that organized economic groups play an important role in the process of economic and governmental adjustment. One of the most important of these groups, at least in the modern, industrialized world, and specifically the United States, is organized labor. The American Federation of Labor, for instance, has had the ability to draw together and organize several million people , grouping them into a political and economic force that must be accounted not only as an integral part of the electorate, but as a significant economic identifier and modification process.
This paper will begin with a brief examination of the phenomenon of organized labor and will then turn to a history of the labor movement in the United States. In looking at case ... "
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The Efficiency Wage, 2004.
This paper analyses the practice of some firms to pay a wage above the market clearing wage level called the efficiency wage.
1,920 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that some firms, especially in third world economies, will attempt to increase their profits by improving their worker productivity by paying a wage that is above the wage paid by other competing firms because, at the market level wage, workers may not get the necessary nutrients they require in order to carry out the working day's hard labor and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The author points out that the ability of a firm to increase profits by setting these wages may not necessarily apply in other more industrialized labor markets where there is not a strong correlation between worker productivity and their nutritional intake. The paper relates that the efficiency wage model indicates that the behavior of a firm seeking to increase its profits is no longer limited to just decisions on how many workers to hire.
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"It has been mentioned once before in this essay that efficiency wages may not necessarily hold true in today's modern, industrialized economies. However, there is empirical evidence that efficiency can hold true in an industrialized setting and not just in a subsistence one. If this is the case, then the economic rationale behind firm's setting wages above the market clearing wage, is a sound rationale. There is evidence that shirking-related employee problems are reduced when companies pay higher salaries. A study of large manufacturing companies in the United States shows that fewer workers are dismissed for disciplinary reasons when a firm pays a high rate of wage. In particular, a 10 percent increase in the wage reduced the rate at which workers were dismissed for disciplinary reasons . Hence, the economic rationale behind firms setting an efficiency wage is very plausible indeed, as back by empirical research such as this."
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Low-Income Workers, 2006.
A discussion regarding low-income workers and 'Nickel and Dimed' by Barbara Ehrenreich.
1,511 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at the issue of low-income workers, said to be - victims of growing prosperity in the USA. The paper reviews Barbara Ehrenreich's book 'Nickel and Dimed' which discusses this subject. According to the paper, Ehrenreich's makes a convincing case against America's self-proclaimed democratic status when it calls the country a "dictatorship" where low-wage workers "dwell in a place that is neither free nor in any way democratic".
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"In response to severe workplace abuses witnessed by immigrants at the turn of the 20th century prompted the federal government to take some serious steps. This included the passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). This and other applicable regulations were meant to ensure healthy working conditions and better wages for workers. However over the years, several violations of the provisions of FLSA have surfaced including the violations connected with record keeping. Section 11a of the legislation requires employers to maintain a record of wages, hours and other conditions at the workplace or factories. These records serve as an important tool for checking if any violations of FLSA took place and to ensure that FLSA is properly followed. However the reasons violations of record keeping are rampant is because of a lack of monetary penalties in case of violation. "
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Minimum Wage, 2007.
An analysis of the fairness of the introduction of minimum wage in America and how Wal-Mart applies the law.
742 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the benefits of the introduction of minimum wage to labor laws in America. It examines both the argument in favor of and against the introduction of this law in America. The paper then applies the two arguments to assessing the viability of the statement that retail giant Wal-Mart unfairly compensates its employees for their labor.
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"Huge retail employer Wal-Mart has faced specific criticism of its reluctance to raise employee wages, as well as its policies, considered restrictive by many, regarding the provision of employee benefits such as health care and retirement programs. The arguments of those who favor Wal-Mart paying its employees a living wage say that the retailer could set an example of the viability of such a policy for other large and small corporations. Detractors from this suggestion note that the policy will, at least immediately, decrease profitability and increase costs for the retailer, potentially harming the overall economy. Especially since the average wage at Wal-Mart is only $9.68 per hour, $2.60 lower than the national average wage, critics of the company assert that the retailer does not provide sufficient benefits or pay for its employees and, in light of the huge profits it receives, can afford to do so (Sharp 2005)."
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Canadian Labor Market, 2006.
This paper examines the Canadian job market's simultaneous increasing and decreasing employment levels.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper relates that the surge in the Canadian job market does reflect many of the factors evident in the labor market of the United States. There is growth in some industries to include finance, professional fields, public administration and natural resource jobs. Yet, the paper shows how in many other low wage jobs there have been significant deceases in employment. Furthermore, while it is evident that full time workers are gaining positions across Canada, there are significant decreases in the number of part time positions available throughout all industries.
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The Search and Seizure Law, 2007.
This paper discusses the Fourth Amendment and the controversy surrounding vehicle searches and consent to search issues.
2,777 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper discusses federal and state case law involving the Fourth Amendment. The paper shows how the right to protection from unreasonable search and seizure is not a simple issue, particularly when dealing with the search of vehicles. The paper highlights how there are no consistent laws regarding search and seizure of vehicles; there are differing opinions of various courts on these issues. The paper concludes that motorists will continue to be confused and the rights of American citizens will continue to be in jeopardy.
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"When originally drafted, the Fourth Amendment sought to protect the colonists from unreasonable search and seizure in smuggling cases. Prior to the Amendment, the English authorities used writs of assistance, or general warrants that authorized officials to search anything and seize any goods. These writs remained in effect for the lifetime of the king. In 1760, when King George II passed away, these writs were challenged by James Otis on the grounds these writs went against the English constitution (FindLaw, "History."). As a result, when the Amendments to the United States constitution were drafts, a protection of unreasonable search and seizure was included in the rights of the people."
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