ECON/213 ECON213 ECON 213 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION

ECON 213 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION

Discussion Board Forum 2

Topics:

Do you really want a minimum wage?

Los Angeles City Council Gives Final Approval to $15 Minimum Wage

Taxing cigarettes…for the children

Md. Cigarette Taxes Have Unintended Consequences

What could be wrong with making a little money on the side?

Oil! New Texas Boom Spawns Riches, Headaches

Thread Prompt: In this module/week’s forum, you must read 1 of the articles above and provide a 2–3-sentence summary of the article in the opening paragraph. In your second paragraph, you must explain an economic idea contained in this story. Specifically, note how the economic idea plays a prominent role in the story. In the third paragraph, you must explain what you think about the events in the story. You do not have to agree with what is going on, but you do need to provide your reaction to it. This is your chance to express yourself: what are your opinions? Be sure to defend yourself. Finally, you must address how economists and Christians might agree or disagree on the outcome. Does the economic component of this story mesh with your understanding of how Christians should react to the circumstances? Provide details to support your position (in other words, do not just say “Christians wouldn’t act the same way as economists”).

Reply Prompt: For your replies, respond to at least 2 classmates’ threads. At least 1 of them must deal with a story different from the one you address in your thread. You must make substantive comments about their threads. Just saying “I agree” in one form or another is not acceptable. A good reply might include a question of clarification, a question that is relevant to the topic but was not discussed, a counterpoint to the author's points, or a well-supported disagreement. Be sure to keep your replies civil.

Discussion BoardForums Instructions

You are required to complete 4Discussion Board Forums throughout this course.You will research a topic, compose a thread discussing the topic, and reply to at least 2classmates’ threads.Research outside the textbook is required for each forum.Each thread must contain at least 2 cited references, and each reply must contain at least 1 cited reference.Acceptable research sources include periodicals, journals, newspapers, magazines, and the Bible.Sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, book reviews, and blogs are prohibited. You may complete the required research using the Jerry Falwell Library website. For additional assistance, please visit the Online Students page.

In each thread and reply, you must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the economic theory and outside research for the topic at hand.You must adhere to current APA style when formatting your posts and citing your sources.

Each thread must be at least 300 words.Foreach thread, you must read 1 of the 3 articles provided. Use the following guidelines when composing your thread:

• In the opening paragraph, provide a 2–3-sentence summary of the article.
• In the second paragraph, explain an economic idea contained in this story. Specifically, note how the economic idea plays a prominent role in the story.
• In the third paragraph, explain what you think about the events in the story. You do not have to agree with what is going on, but you do need to provide your reaction to it. This is your chance to express yourself: what are your opinions? Be sure to defend yourself.
• Finally, address how economists and Christians might agree or disagree on the outcome. Does the economic component of this story mesh with your understanding of how Christians should react to the circumstances? Provide details to support your position (in other words, do not just say “Christians wouldn’t act the same way as economists”).
• Title your thread according to your topic.

Each reply must at least 100 words.At least 1 of your replies must cover a topic different than the one you discuss in your thread.You must make substantive comments about your classmates’ threads. Just saying “I agree” in one form or another is not acceptable. A good reply might include a question of clarification, a question that is relevant to the topic but was not discussed, a counterpoint to the author’s points, or a well-supported disagreement. Be sure to keep your replies civil.

Each thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) onFriday of the assigned module/week, and replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week.