Describe two examples of mutualistic relationships found on the coral reef in the video. Be sure to describe how each organism benefits in the relationship.

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Exploring Ecosystems
Watch the following video:
Exploring Ecosystems: Coral Reef Symbiosis | California Academy of Sciences

Describe two examples of mutualistic relationships found on the coral reef in the video. Be sure to describe how each organism benefits in the relationship. Provide images illustrating the relationships.

How do these interactions influence patterns of distribution and abundance within this ecosystem as a whole?

What are the short-term and long-term benefits for each species you read about in the article you selected?

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Symbiotic partnership between monkeys and wolves discovered.

Haemig, P. D. (2012). Badger-coyote associations. Ecology. Info 11. Retrieved from http://www.ecology.info/badger-coyote.htm

What type of relationship is found between the Gelada monkeys and Ethiopian wolves or badgers and coyotes?

What are the short-term and long-term benefits for each species you read about in the article you selected?

What are some of the costs for each of the species as a result of their mutual relationship?

Do you think their relationship could change if resources became scarce? Why or why not?

How do current economic conditions affect the demand for your product? What government policies might affect the demand for this product?

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Plan for Impact of Economy

you should develop a proposal for the client to plan for the impact of the economy. Make sure to include how outside forces (government policies, monetary system, etc.) might impact the client and the best ways for them to prepare for these changes in the economy (positive or negative changes).

How do current economic conditions affect the demand for your product? What government policies might affect the demand for this product? Remember to not only include what it is, but also your recommendations.

How did the corrective action helped to restore stability to the financial system?

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Federal Reserve and the Great Recession Analysis

Subprime mortgages and derivatives, bailout of FNMA, Freddie Mac and AIG

Write a 350- to 700-word analysis of 1 of the following corrective actions taken by the Federal Reserve as a result of the crisis:

Quantitative easing
Purchase of toxic assets from financial institutions
Paying interest on reserve balances

Actions taken by the Federal Reserve to mitigate the crisis
How did the corrective action helped to restore stability to the financial system?
How did the corrective action should prevent recurrence of a similar crisis?

Compare the short term impact and long term impact on jobs based on steel and aluminum tariffs?

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International Trade Assignment

Compare the short term impact and long term impact on jobs based on steel and aluminum tariffs?

What impact has the tire tariff have on the economy overall?

In your opinion, is the tariff effective in changing the economic performance of a country? (Support your answer)

Explain the Financial Crisis solution using one of the following schools of thought.

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Examine what caused the 2008 Financial Crisis using the following HBO documentary.

Explain the Financial Crisis solution using one of the following schools of thought. Austrian, Monetarism, Keynesian or Chicago.

Who is the economic agent generating the externality and who are the agents that are directly and unintentionally affected by the actions of the generating agent?

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Watch the TED talk by Rob Harmon discussion about markets helping keep streams in Montana flowing  Rob Harmon TED talk

Virtually explore your own neighborhood, town, or city and find an example of a negative externality.

Tell us about it in a discussion post. Your post must include four (4) things: Identification of your local environment negative externality.

One (1) point An assessment of the market failure that allows the externality to occur.

Why are existing markets failing? Two ) points Identification of the parties involved. Who is the economic agent generating the externality and who are the agents that are directly and unintentionally affected by the actions of the generating agent?

An assessment of whether their externality is an issue in your community as well A critique of their chosen market-based solution with one positive aspect and one aspect that needs improvement Two points for response.

Analyze your collection to see if your research covers the four questions. Then, write your first draft respecting the traditional format

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Students conduct a policy research paper on how the United States Government reacted and dealt with the outbreak of COVID-19 and its devastating effects on human and economic costs.

Your research consists of looking into HOW the President of the federal government and the Federal Reserve Chairman used their institution to help peoples in dire need. Students can evaluate the outgoing government’s works and the hope inspired by the incoming government plan and its implementation.

What do you call the policy each of them conducted?

Indicate if you consider their reaction as an expansionist/contractionary policy.

In which circumstances would they use the opposite policy of your selection?

What do you conclude about how they reacted to COVID-19?

Federal Government Responses to COVID-19 (Links to an external site.)

1-Write your four questions on your scratch paper.  Visit the provided site to collect information for your paper focusing on the four questions.

2- Conduct more research on both administrations (Trump & Biden).

3- Analyze your collection to see if your research covers the four questions. Then, write your first draft respecting the traditional format

4- Review your draft and submit your draft and make necessary corrections before submitting your final draft.

Identify and discuss at least one (1) pro and one (1) con of creating a market for the environmental good you have chosen?

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After reading develop a brief (1250 word minimum; points will be deducted for not meeting this requirement) essay (typed and double-spaced) that address the following ideas:

First, identify an example of an environmental good or ecosystem service where a market does not currently exist
Using your example, carefully explain the following:

CHICAGO STYLE CITATION

What is the market failure? Describe the reason for creating a market in the first place?

Identify and discuss at least one (1) pro and one (1) con of creating a market for the environmental good you have chosen?

What are the assumptions needed to make your new market function?

Support your arguments with three (3) pieces of evidence, which must include at least one (1) popular press news article and one (1) academic journal article.