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Capitalism is the most effective economic system.
Lehman Brothers should not have been bailed out by the federal government.
AIG should have been bailed out by the federal government.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should not be nationalized.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union should not agree to cut wages. They did that already...like two times in the last two contracts. It's time for the meat axe to fall on the people most responsible for the companies problems. Management Workers on the shop floor are paid a wage on par with the transplants, contrary t
The government should follow the principles of Keynesian economics during a recession. But our problem is that they have not followed any of the Keynesian principles thus far.
Congress should not issue a second round of the 2008 stimulus checks.
Management is most responsible for the U.S. auto industry's financial problems. Demming said that eighty percent of all problems in industry are management related.
Union dues should be used for political purposes.
The Treasury Department should block severance packages for Fannie and Freddie corporate executives. Nothing over the standard severance given to any middle level executive who was let go due to poor job performance.
The U.S. federal government should provide financial support to its auto industry. But only in the form of loans. The auto industry has a one sided advantage in favor of the transplants. Other countries give government financed backing to their industries, including the ones here in the states. The playing field has never been level
Unions have a significant impact on elections. Organized labor can and has used elections to support those who futher the cause of the working people in America.
The financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.
Financial Institutions are most responsible for the current financial crisis. As the keepers of the coin purse, they are suppose to be educated and savvy enough to know who is and is not qualified to handle the monies they are charged with lending.
The federal government's financial bailout package will not help stabilize the U.S. economy. Nothing more than a bandaid on a severed artery. Only those at the top, who caused this mess, will profit.
The government should not regulate in-flight entertainment. Right now they can't regulate the banking industry. Try cleaning up that mess before you start meddling in that.
Coke makes a better tasting cola than Pepsi.
The U.S. is not undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
U.S. federal deficits do affect long-term interest rates.
The SEC should strengthen regulations on short selling.
The government should not provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. Counciling to correct their problem, yes. Financial assistance, no.
Tobacco companies should not be liable for smoke-related health problems.
The economic benefits of a weak U.S. dollar do not outweigh the costs.
Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices. Adam Smith told us about this in our very first class on economics. As the demand goes up....
Movie theaters should have the right to block cell phone signals.
The government should expand benefits provided to workers who have lost jobs due to globalization. Especially when jobs are lost to countries where so called "free trade" is exploiting workers and their families. China, Mexico, and now possibly Central American countries.
Executive compensation packages should require shareholder approval. They're the ones paying the bills, so they should have some say in who is getting what.
Farmers should not grow genetically modified crops.
The U.S. Federal Reserve should not lower interest rates. But they should not be raised to "loan shark" highs as they were in the eighties. We can control our economy without robbing the average citizen.
Corporations should not pay heavier taxes on windfall profits.
Anheuser-Busch should not accept InBev's acquisition deal.
The government should offer cash rewards to citizens for developing new technology.
Air travel is safer since 9-11.
Businesses have a social responsibility.
The Federal Government should not assist mortgage defaulters. There is a whole generation out there who need to start being accountable for their actions. This would be a good place to start.
The U.S. should build more oil refineries.
Oil prices will weaken the economy. The higher they go, the more uncertainty there is.
Current consumer debt levels are a danger to the US Economy.
The U.S. should not increase the cap on visas for skilled workers.
The U.S. should enact a balanced budget amendment.