Capitalism: A Love Story

Answer each of the following questions in 3+ sentences.  Be sure to include your name and/ or blog number. 

1. According to the film, what are the major problems with America's economic system?
2. According to the filmmaker, why do these problems in our economic system exist? 
3. What was your reaction to the film? How did it make you feel?  Why? 
4. What changes to the American economic system would you recommend?  Why?  What effects would these changes have on our society as a whole? 
5. What role should the government play in regulating the economy?  Which areas should the government regulate that are currently (mostly) unregulated and/ or which things that are currently run by the government should be turned over to private businesses?  Why? 
6. Do you agree with the theory of economic convergence?  Why or why not?  Did the movie change your mind one way or the other?  Why? 

SICKO

React to the film Sicko.  Answer each of the following questions in 3+ sentences.  Be sure to include your name and/ or blog number. 

1. According to the film, what are the major problems with America's health care system?
2. According to the filmmaker, why do these problems in our health care system exist?
3. What was your reaction to the film? How did it make you feel?  Why? 
4. What changes to the American health care system would you recommend?  Why?  What effects would these changes have on our society as a whole? 

DUE: Wednesday, 12/5

Downward Mobility

Read this article and answer the following questions in 3+ sentences EACH. Include your name and/ or blog number.

1. What are the causes of downward mobility in US education? Discuss at least 2
2. What are the effects of downward mobility in US education? Discuss at least 2
3. What do you think can and should be done to address this problem?  (don't say nothing!)  

DUE Tuesday, December 4th