Which of these three functional structures best describes the group?

b. Introduction (250-300 words – 2 points) i. Give a brief summary of your chosen group. c. Criminal Activities (600-800 words – 5 points) ii. What specific crime types and illegal markets is the group involved in? iii. Are these activities predatory? Market-based? Hybrid? Racketeering? Illegal governance? iv. How are these activities carried out? Do they require a high level of coordination? d. Structure and Function (1000-1500 words – 10 points) v. Where did the group come from? How did it develop and what conditions existed in the area which allowed it to develop or increased its influence/impact? vi. What is the general structure of the group? Who are the main players and how are they connected to one another? How is the structure maintained? vii. What is the degree of complexity, formalization, centralization, vertical integration and diversification of the group? viii. What aspects of entrepreneurial, associational and/or quasi-governmental structures are demonstrated by the group? Which of these three functional structures best describes the group? Why? e. Impact and Countermeasures (400-600 words – 4 points) ix. How does the group interact with society at large? What is its connection with the state and/or with legitimate business, if any? x. What countermeasures have been used to interrupt or dismantle this group’s activities? f. Conclusion (250-300 words – 2 points) xi. Give a general summary/overview of what you have discussed in the paper. g. Reference Page (1 point) xii. Include your 5+ sources and textbook citations in APA format. NOTE that your sources should also be cited within the body of your paper. 4. at least FOUR (4) other reliable and credible sources to discuss the concepts noted above and how they relate to the OC group that you are studying. See the following guide for criteria to help you evaluate the reliability and credibility of your sources:

Explain how concepts of race and ethnicity are socially and politically constituted and institutionalized.

Read Ch 10 of Sensoy and DiAngelo. Please review the Student Learning Objectives listed below. Indicate how well you think the Student Learning Objectives were taught in this format. Please make suggestions for improvement! Course Description/Student Learning Outcomes: Recommended for every student interested in social justice studies in the United States. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how concepts of race and ethnicity are socially and politically constituted and institutionalized. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of minority-majority group relations and the movement towards social justice. 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the histories and experiences of selected U.S. racial/ethnic groups and their contributions to the development of society. The text book is: Is Everyone Really Equal?, Sensoy and DiAngelo, Teachers College Press, ISBN 978-0-8077-5269-2

Explain what role these three may have played in setting the stage for the crisis.

Essay Prompt In this spring’s course we develop an understanding of the structure and role of the financial sector throughout the history of the US economy, exploring how the nature of money, financial regulation, and the role of the central bank and monetary policy has evolved throughout United States history. The concepts of asymmetric information were important and were critical for understanding bank runs and financial crises, informing our study of the Great Depression and the Financial Collapse of 2008. For the course’s extra credit, I ask you to apply what we have developed to analyze a financial crisis of your choosing that has occurred in the United States. The following list of financial crises to choose from is not exhaustive – if you find another crisis that you would like to explore then please propose that to me (The Great Depression and the 2008 financial collapse are off limits, as we have covered these in class). The requirement is that the crisis effects the United States economy: • The Panic of 1785 • The Panic of 1792 • The Panic of 1796-97 • The Panic of 1819 • The Panic of 1837 • The Panic of 1857 • The Panic of 1873 • The Panic of 1884 • The Panic of 1893 • The Panic of 1901 • The Knickerbocker Crisis of 1907 • Early 1980’s Recession in the US • Savings and Loans Crisis of 1980s • Junk Bond Crash of 1989 • Dotcom Bubble of 1999-2000 For full credit on this assignment, write an essay addressing each of the following: 1. How did the crisis unfold? Provide a timeline, some context, and a discussion of the major events of the crisis. Explain how, and why, the financial crisis happened. 2. What role, if any, did expectations, speculation, and risk taking play in the crisis? Explain what role these three may have played in setting the stage for the crisis. 3. What were the implications for the broader economy, and for the broader global economy? In other words, discuss how the crisis in the financial sector translated to crisis in other sectors. 4. What actions were taken to contain the crisis and/or support the financial sector? This includes government action, some resulting regulations of the financial sector, some action of the central bank, or the actions of powerful private parties (for example, large banks and wealthy investors have a history of trying to step in and restore confidence in the financial system to head off a crisis).

Write an analysis of the Effects of Population Growth.

Assignment 1: Analysis of the Effects of Population Growth Due Week 4 and worth 110 points Imagine you have been hired as a consultant for the United Nations. You have been asked to write an analysis of how global population growth has caused the following problem and how it affects climate change or population growth in a developing country of your choosing: A growing global population that consumes natural resources is partially to blame for the release of greenhouse gases since human consumption patterns lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and farming (overturned dirt releases CO2). However, the critical issue is the burning of fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) such as coal, oil, and natural gas to produce energy that is used for things such as electricity production, and vehicle, heating, and cooking fuels. The UN has asked that you choose a developing country from this list: https://www.mrs.org/developing-countries-list. The UN has also given you the following guidelines. Content The UN has asked that your paper contain three sections. It has asked that each section be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. The UN also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions. Introduction Provide an introduction (a half-page minimum) that addresses points a-e below. Explains the problem the UN has asked you to address in your own words; Identifies the three sections your paper will cover; Identifies the developing country you will consider; Tells the UN which causes of greenhouse gases you will explore; and Provides a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph. Section I. Background What are greenhouse gases? How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming? Section II. How Emissions Cause Problems for the Developing World Which countries produce the most greenhouse gases? What are the economic challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? What are the security challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? What are the political challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)? Section III. Causes of Greenhouse Gases and Solutions to the Problems Greenhouse Gases Cause Name two causes of greenhouse gases. What are the potential solutions that address each of the causes you identified? What is the relationship between population control and greenhouse gas emissions? Conclusion Provide a conclusion (a half-page minimum) that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions. Success Tips In answering each question, use examples from your developing country to illustrate your points. The UN needs facts and objective analysis on which to base future policy decisions; avoid personal opinion and make sure your answers are based on the information you find through research. Formatting Requirements Make sure your paper consists of four to six pages (re: 1,200 words minimum, not including the cover page, reference page, and quoted material [if any]). Create headings for each section of your paper as follows: Section I. Background Section II. How Emissions Cause Problems for the Developing World Section III. Causes of Greenhouse Gases and Solutions to the Problems Greenhouse Gases Cause Use and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below. Make sure your paper contains both in-text citations and a source list, per SWS guidelines: Refer to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) document for reference. Include a cover page with your name, the country you selected, the date you submitted the paper, and your instructor’s name. Potential Sources George Gitlitz. June 19, 2018. Opinion: The Pernicious Climate Dictum-Don’t Mention Population https://www.berkeleyside.com/2018/06/19/opinion-the-pernicious-climate-dictum-dont-mention-population Gemma Tarlach. July 19, 2018. Mass Extinctions. http://discovermagazine.com/2018/jul-aug/mass-extinctions Larry LeDoux. 2018. Does Population Growth Impact Climate Change? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/population-growth-climate-change/ Bill McKibben. November 22, 2018. A Very Grim Forecast. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2018/11/22/global-warming-very-grim-forecast/ The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows: Evaluate the impacts of population growth and its negative impacts on global societies while considering multiple perspectives. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

How have Americans interacted with energy and environmental issues since the 1960s?

The 20th century was “the American century,” some have suggested–but American and international progress during that period was catalyzed by the massive exploitation of fossil fuels, particularly petroleum. How have Americans interacted with energy and environmental issues since the 1960s? How have these issues shaped American life, and how have Americans responded to them?

Which of the two has had a greater impact on the nation?

1). how are their ideas (jefferson’s and hamilton’s) so different from one another’s? what did each of them reallly stand for? 2).which of the 2 has had a greater impact, even if not excactly for the better? remember that jefferson wrote the declaration of independence and hamiltion the consutution. Are we as a nation jeffersonians or hamiltonans? Be sure to bring out the problems or the faults of the one you believe has had a greater influence.

Describe High stress levels in employees.

You are the HR director for an investment company that has over $5 billion dollars under its management. They are approximately 500 employees at the company. While the employees are paid very well, the stress of dealing with these kinds of financial assets is high for the employees, with many of the professional money managers leaving the company in less than two years. What are some programs and policies you can put in place that might help with the high levels of stress experienced by the employees? How will this help deal with the turnover issue?