Microtheme 1 In the essay “Horatio Alger” by Harlon L. Dalton‚ Dalton argues that the Horatio Alger myth regarding commercial success is false and is socially destructive. He first claims that a individuals success in life cannot be determined by that individual himself. He argues that racism and judgment have an influence on the success that person can achieve in his lifetime. He introduces Stephen Carters “best black syndrome” saying that blacks are being recognized for being the “best black”
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This however‚ is not fully true. In the article‚ “ Degrees and Dollars” written by author Paul Krugman‚ Krugman informs on his perspective of the employment aspect of work. Like previous author Andy Kessler‚ Krugman also takes a stand on how technology is hurting those in the workforce. Krugman states‚ “ Technological progress is actually reducing the demand for highly educated workers” (Krugman 1). This quote helps support how the need for an education is not a necessity because no matter
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The Death of Horatio Alger: Summary In the essay‚ “The Death of Horatio Alger‚” by Paul Krugman‚ published in The McGraw-Hill Reader‚ Krugman examines the value of the American Dream. He conveys the idea that if the American Dream were to die‚ people throughout the nation would not be able to move up through the economic classes of the U.S as they once used too. Krugman starts off with a short anecdote about how one day he found himself reading an article that according to Krugman‚ made outrageous
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Harlon L. Dalton in his essay "Horatio Alger" criticizes a concept of the "American dream" - the idea that presents America as the country where the opportunity for a success is possible for all hard working‚ talented and determined people regardless of race‚ gender and their social status. Dalton implies that not only this idea is not true but is doing a harm to society because that equality is cover only wishful thinking and can not be true unless massive changes in society economic structure and
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In his article "Confronting Inequality" Paul Krugman is asserting the fact of high socioeconomic inequality in the United States‚ while demonstrating its consequences and the variety of statistic evidences upon it. He is depicting modern American society where we have a huge gap between economic elite and lower-and middle-income classes. There is a time for ’’a Great Moderation" reforms that will bring a socioeconomic equality. I agree‚ that economical inequality brings the social inequality
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Paul Krugman Paul Krugman is an economist. His fields of interest are international economics and macro-economics. He teaches economics and international affairs at Princeton University and London School of Economics. He received his education from MIT and Yale University. His primary contributions to the field can be summarized as International trade theory and New trade theory‚ for which he received a Nobel Prize in 2008. Paul Krugman has written any books including scholarly works and textbooks;
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In his book The Conscience of a Liberal‚ Paul Krugman discusses the “progressive agenda” and its “fierce opposition. From the text‚ it is clear that Krugman is a strong supporter of progressivism‚ and is strongly against movement conservatism based on the actions of several conservatives. Based on historical context and his observations of the actions of the Republican and Democratic parties‚ Krugman effectively argues that the progressive agenda is highly beneficial to the overall social and economic
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Critical Analysis The article‚ In Defense of Obama‚ by Paul Krugman written for The Rolling Stones magazine‚ is about Obamas polices and his positive contributions to this country. Krugman describes Obamacare‚ financial reform‚ economic policy‚ environmental policy‚ national security and social change. His thesis is what was expected from him‚ both from left and right wing vs what he has achieved. The author’s evidence is supported by census data‚ and his own research. Furthermore; his conclusions
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luxurious car‚ a beautiful home‚ a great paying job‚ exotic vacations‚ and a happy family. In the reading “Horatio Alger” by Harlon L. Dalton criticizes Alger‚ who conveys
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An Executive Summary of Paul Krugman End This Depression Now! By A. D. Thibeault Published by New Books in Brief at Smashwords Copyright 2014 A. D. Thibeault Table of Contents i. Introduction/Synopsis PART I: THE PROBLEM Section 1: How Bad the Problem Is & The Potential Long–Term Consequences 1. GDP Is Way Down 2. Unemployment Is Way Up 3. The Potential Long–Term Consequences Section 2: What the Problem Is and Why It’s So Bad 4. The Crux of the Problem: Lack of Demand 5. The Root
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