One question, two parts for your writing on Freakonomics chapter four ("Where have all the criminals gone?"). Have a typed, double-spaced, two-page paper ready for Thursday's class on the following question.
What are the most compelling explanations for the drop in crime during the 1990s? What makes these explanations so convincing?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Freakonomics #3
This is the writing assignment for Chapter 3: Why Do Drug Dealers Still Live With Their Moms?
This is due on Thurs, March 20 at class time.
Answer the following questions in a 2-page, typed, double-spaced paper.
1. What is "conventional wisdom?" What are some ways it comes into being?
2. Explain how a "tournament" or "winner take all" labor market works. Why would a street-level drug dealer be willing to accept low pay and poor working conditions? Give your own examples of a tournament type of labor market.
This is due on Thurs, March 20 at class time.
Answer the following questions in a 2-page, typed, double-spaced paper.
1. What is "conventional wisdom?" What are some ways it comes into being?
2. Explain how a "tournament" or "winner take all" labor market works. Why would a street-level drug dealer be willing to accept low pay and poor working conditions? Give your own examples of a tournament type of labor market.
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