What are the theoretical justifications or refuta- tions for this proposed link between trade openness and income inequality, and what empirical results can be marshaled as evidence for and against your case?

Senators from both political parties have expressed concerns over the re- cent Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreements effects on income inequality in the United States. Are their misgivings well founded? What are the theoretical justifications or refuta- tions for this proposed link between trade openness and income inequality, and what empirical results can be marshaled as evidence for and against your […]

What justifications do the Alien and Sedition Acts contain for these measures aimed primarily at the press?

For next Thursday, I want you to read the attached documents and compose a short written response. These documents consist of excerpts from the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts, as well the Virginia Resolution, which contains the response by Jefferson and Madison to these policies. After reading these documents, I want you to respond to the following questions in a […]