Entries by Daphne Hanson

Idea of comparative effectiveness research

The idea of comparative effectiveness research is to provide information about the value of different tools. Once that information is available, however, who should make the decisions about whether to provide coverage and reimbursement for a particular good or service? Can one objectively assess the potential harms and benefits associated with mammograms or other services […]

Prime minister of Italy with a shrinking population

You are the prime minister of Italy with a shrinking population due to a low birth rate. Each year thousands of migrants attempt to enter Italy from northern Africa by crossing the Mediterranean. Many of those who survive the journey seek to continue onward from Italy to other parts of Europe. Political parties that have […]

Arizona Legislature and Phoenix Sun fans

The Arizona Legislature and Phoenix Sun fans are sick and tired of Robert Sarver owning the Suns. They made a law that states no one by the name of Robert can own a professional sports team in Arizona. Robert Sarver is disgruntled by the situation, and meets with you, a University of Arizona law student […]

The European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) sets monetary policy for the entire Eurozone (an area comprised of 18 countries in Europe). It also issues the “euro”, the common currency for the Eurozone. The ECB has to decide whether it will lower interest rates over the next year to the lowest point on record. In a world […]

Territorial disputes with Asian neighbors

500 words position-paper about your thoughts on how to solve our territorial disputes with Asian neighbors. Use the guide questions below for you to come up with your own stand. Questions: 1. You must be able to provide solutions for Territorial Controversies hounding the Philippines, covering the following: a. West Philippine Sea, Spratlys and Scarborough […]

Global communities and Political Ideologies

Global communities and Political Ideologies to answer the following question: Sarnia is an American born in Houston, Texas. Sarnia is very smart and is a great soccer player, she is so good she has the opportunity to go to school on a soccer scholarship. However during her senior year Sarnia is devastated as she finds […]

Urbanization changes to landscape in New York

How has urbanization changed the landscape in New York? To explain how the city has changed, compare maps from the years preceding 1860 with more recent maps and images of the same city. Isolate at least one aspect of how the urban landscape has changed. Provide evidence to support your main point.