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The assignments for this course are weighed as follows: Unit Quizzes: 15% Discussion Boards: 15% Video Reflections: 30% Exams: 40% Total: 100%

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Which factors typically make the price elasticity of supply larger (more elastic)?

Which THREE of the following would cause the demand curve for hamburgers to shift (not just a movement along the demand curve)? Select exactly THREE. 

Which of the following can shift the demand curve?

Which statement best reflects the economic definition of “demand” and identifies the TWO essentials for a consumer to have effective demand?

Which statement best explains how division and specialization of labor, combined with voluntary trade in free markets, increase productivity and raise standards of living?

Which outcomes can result from imposing a price floor?

In “The Speech of Polly Baker” by Benjamin Franklin, a woman named Polly Baker defends herself in court for having children outside of marriage. She argues that she shouldn’t be punished for something men aren’t punished for, especially when she’s raising the children on her own. Franklin wrote this as a fictional speech to point out the unfair treatment of women in society. Your Task:After reading the speech, think about how Polly is treated and what message Franklin might be trying to send. Then, connect that message to something you see in today’s world.  In your response (250+ words, 1-2 paragraphs), make sure to: Explain what point Franklin is making through Polly’s speech. Give a specific example from today’s society that connects to the issues Polly talks about.

After reading this week’s selections, respond to the following prompt in a well-developed paragraph. Explain why Paine thought early America was in crisis, and detail your own idea of how you believe America might be currently in crisis today. Answer all parts of this prompt.