Do: Discussion Board Module 07 (Pre- and post-replies)

  1. After completing Module 06, begin Module 07 by offering your first thoughts to one (1) of the questions in the next module.  No preparation is needed, and you automatically earn 2 points.
  2. After completing Module 07, read through the pre-learning thoughts of your classmates and help a classmate in your assigned group expand on those thoughts.  Earn up to an additional 8 points by using assigned materials to build out those pre-learning thoughts and arrive at a well-developed answer. Include page references from Common Sense Economics (2010) and a reference to an assigned video or podcast to support your work in order to earn full credit.
  3. The questions follow. (Please copy and paste the question into your reply.  It makes grading easier; thanks!)
  • Last names beginning with A-H:  The protection of property rights and other basic functions of government will require taxes.  But when government becomes highly involved in other activities, marginal tax rates will be pushed upward.   What are some problems that arise in countries with high tax rates?
  • Last names beginning with I-Q:  Would Americans be better off if they bought less from foreigners? Would employment in
  • Last names beginning with R-Z:  What is economic freedom?  Do you think that economic freedom is important for growth and prosperity?  Why?  
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