Labor Policy

People of many different age groups and circumstances take advantage of part-time employment opportunities provided by the fast food industry. Given the wide variety of different fast-food vendors, the industry is fiercely competitive, as is the unskilled labor market. In each of the following circumstances, indicate whether the proposed changes in government policy are likely to have an increasing, a decreasing or an uncertain effects on employment in this industry. A. Elimination of minimum wage law coverage for those working less than 20 hours per week B. An increase in spending for education that raises basic worker skills. C. An increase in the employer portion of federally-manda... click for more

Monetary and fiscal policy affecting the airline industry?

How has the monetary and fiscal policy of the airline industry affected the employment rates of the industry LIST SOURCES PLEASE.......

Federal Reserve

1. What exactly is the Federal Reserve? 2. Do the effects of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, cause inflation or deflation? 3. Who is in charge of the Fed? 4. Do voters have a say in the implementation of monetary policy? 5. How is inflation measured? 6. Why is inflation so widely feared? 7. How might a high school student's experience with inflation differ from an employed urban adult?

Tariffs and Quotas

Who are the winners and losers when the government implements tariffs and quotas?

Equilibrium Wage

Since the September 11th attack there has been an increase in the demand for security personnel: police, air marshals, airport security, etc. How do you think the higher demand has affected the equilibrium wage? In which direction do you think the labor supply and demand shifted? Explain your reasoning.