Entries by Daphne Hanson

President Vladimir Putin

What adjectives would you use to describe President Vladimir Putin as a man and as a leader?  What experiences in his life might help us to understand him today?  Do you think that his domestic and international policies will be good for the people of Russia in the short and long term?

The Age of Revolutions

Discuss the short-term and the long-term causes, the main events, and the results of the Age of Revolutions. Could the outbreak of the Revolution have been avoided, or possibly postponed? Or were the revolutions inevitable? Why or why not? Be sure to analyze the failures and successes within the Age of Revolutions as well.

Economic warfare and naval conflict

Explore the connection between economic warfare and naval conflict in the Atlantic.  How did the war at sea affect the lives of ordinary citizens in Great Britain and Germany?  How and why did the nexus of economics and naval combat lead the United States to declare war on Germany in 1917?

The present-day entrepreneurs

Who comes to mind when you think of present-day entrepreneurs? To what extent are they similar to the classic entrepreneurs of the past who propelled industrial innovations? Does today’s organizational environment promote or retard entrepreneurial efforts?

Domestic abuse is reaching epidemic proportions

Domestic violence, sometimes called domestic abuse, is reaching epidemic proportions and affects men, women and children of all races and social and economic levels. In order to stem the tide of domestic abuse we have to not only stop the abuse and protect the victims, we also have to understand what triggers the abuse so […]

The impact of health insurance on access to care and health outcomes

in the United States, most individuals obtain health insurance through their employers. Briefly describe the impact of health insurance on access to care and health outcomes. Is reliance on employer-based health insurance plans ideal for the individual, health care providers, employers, and society? Should the federal government have a more prominent role in providing health […]

Determine age criteria for payment approval via Medicare

By following the documentation provided, you are able to provide a reasonable argument for why this health plan should be given. You’ve been given a once-in-a-kind opportunity to help shape the future of health care, by serving on this Task Force. This means that you will be able not only to determine age criteria for […]