When a ton of coal is burned, it emits about two tons of CO2. Calculate how high the tax would need to be, per ton of coal, if there were a carbon tax that charged coal users for the social cost of carbon emissions.

1. Coal and Taxes The supply curve for coal in the U.S. is essentially horizontal (perfectly elastic), while the demand curve has the usual shape. In 2015, the U.S. used 890 million tons of coal at an average price of $45 per ton. (a). Graph this situation, labeling the curves and axes carefully. (b). Although there is little consensus on […]

What makes a radio documentary distinctive?

Kindly, listen to the link and answer the questions below: http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/production/article/art20130702112135707 1- What makes a radio documentary distinctive? 2- What does a radio documentary encourage the listener to use? 3- What are the differences between TV and radio? 4- What preparation does a radio presenter do before he does an interview? 5- What is the advantage of mystery and spontaneity? […]

Describe at least one idea you learned about U.S. history that you may not have known or now understand differently.

This week, reflect on the class, then This week, reflect on the class, then describe at least one idea you learned about U.S. history that you may not have known or now understand differently. Consider the following questions as you respond: How will that concept impact the way you view current events? To what extent do you see that event […]

Discuss the importance of criminal procedure and criminal law in protecting civil liberties and Constitutional protections under the US Bill of Rights.

The student will discuss the importance of criminal procedure and criminal law in protecting civil liberties and Constitutional protections under the US Bill of Rights. The paper should address How does criminal law and criminal procedure ensure justice? How does criminal law and criminal procedure try to minimize injustice? How does criminal law and criminal procedure ensure a safe and […]