ECO100 Exploring Tax Cuts, Jobs, and CBO in the News Discussion

Discussion Question: This has been the big macroeconomic question for the last two years: Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduce deficits and what will happen to the U.S. debt? To simplify, tax revenue comes from multiplying a tax rate by the  country’s income. The tax rate was cut in 2017. If income stayed the  same, tax revenue would fall. But both of the main schools of thought in  macroeconomics, the Keynesians and the Neoclassicals, believe that tax  cuts will encourage economic growth and increase income (although  for different reasons). The question now becomes this: Will income  increase so much that tax revenues will increase even though the tax  rate is lower? Note that since the tax cut we have seen a strong growth  in employment, and very low unemployment rates. If the cut in the tax  rate increases tax revenues, the deficit will shrink.Before the results were in, the answer to this question was unknown.  People tried to forecast what would happen. This video shows one point  of view regarding predictions on the subject:U.S. Deficit to Surpass $1 Trillion Two Years Ahead of Estimates, CBO Says As of March 2019, enough time has passed that we now have some  actual evidence on what is starting to happen. The editorial pasted  below, “A February Revenue Surprise,” explains this evidence. There are  strong opinions on both sides.Here is the discussion question for you:A February Revenue SurpriseFederal tax receipts rose 10% from a year ago, in case you haven’t heard.By The Editorial Board, The Wall Street JournalMarch 10, 2019 6:22 p.m. ETA  funny thing happened in February that you haven’t read about: Federal  government tax receipts rose 10% to $171 billion, according to the  Congressional Budget Office.How  could that be? Isn’t the GOP tax reform supposed to be robbing the  government of tax revenue and causing deficits to explode? Well, that  spin appears to be based on single-entry political bookkeeping.CBO  says in its latest monthly budget review that individual income-tax  withholding and payroll tax receipts rose 5% in February from a year  earlier, while income-tax refunds fell 13%. The year-over-year increase  is important because we are now getting the comparative results for the  time period in which tax reform has been fully implemented. Tax receipts  from rising incomes appear to have offset lower receipts from the cut  in tax rates and 100% business expensing. The February revenue rise  outstripped even a 7.3% spending increase from a year earlier, so the  deficit declined by $12 billion in the month.The  February trend may not continue, especially if the economy slows. Tax  refunds in particular may increase as tax-filing season continues in  this first year under the new rules. But it’s worth noting that CBO says  tax receipts for the first five months of fiscal 2019,  October-February, are essentially flat: down a mere $4 billion, or 0.3%.The  budget deficit is rising because spending is soaring—up nearly 6% or  $142 billion more in the first five months of fiscal 2019. The  bipartisan budget deal that traded more defense for more domestic  spending is contributing more to deficits than tax reform.

Obesity Presentation

hey i am back kindly help with theseConsider the following scenario:Due to an increase in cardiovascular disease and cancer death in the United States, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have formed a joint task force and has tasked you with developing an educational presentation on one of these topics to share with your community. Due to the public’s lack of knowledge on these topics, it is your job to create a presentation that is informative and educational regarding your chosen topic.Research your topic using online sources such as the FDA, CDC, NCI, and local sources for content on your topic for this presentation.Choose ONE of the following topics:Chronic diseasesCoronary artery diseaseLung cancerIdentify how this disease develops or how individuals contract the disease.Identify ways of preventing this disease.How could a fitness or exercise program, if any, help prevent this disease?

Establishing Rapport in Initial Meetings Discussion

Response should add value by advancing the discussionA.) The initial meeting will set the tone and rapport for the case. Several things must occur in order to do so. “The interview is an opportunity for the case manager ad applicant to get to know one another, define the person’s need or problem, and give some structure to the helping relationship” (Woodside & McClam, 2018,183). The case manager must also possess certain skills that allow clients to feel as if they can express themselves and establish a rapport. In order to do so a case manager must be a skillful listener, interpreter, and questioner. (Woodside & McClam, 2018). These skills are vital for a client and helper relationship.To begin, I would ensure that the office was clean and not cluttered. It would have an open and inviting. When speaking to the client, I would ensure that I was not behind a desk. I would make sure that we were in an open space facing each other. If I were to sit behind a desk, it may make the client uncomfortable. This may make it seem as if I am in a position of authority, and cause the client to become uncomfortable. I would ensure that I had water or beverages to create a welcoming environment. Woodside, M. and McClam, T. (2018). Generalist Case Management: A Method of Human Service Delivery (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. B.) The factors that are necessary to accomplish the three outcomes come from the primary objectives of interviewing. A case manager should engaged the client with open ended questions to help build a communicative relationship. According to Woodson and McClam (2018), “getting a client to explore their current situation and communicate their understanding is useful in determining the problem and strengths of the client” (pg.83). Building the relationship begins during the interview process, so it is necessary for the case to create an environment of comfort so the client doesn’t feel intimidated. The case manager should reflect and acknowledge the clients concerns about the problem in hand and seek input on what the client would like to happen. Woodson and McCLam (2018) states, “Desirable outcomes in [an] interview establishes a rapport to enable an atmosphere of understanding and comfort; [furthermore], to make the applicant feel understood and accepted; and allow the client the opportunity to talk about concerns and goals(p. 183). One other key factor for case management is respecting culture differences.When I have to complete intake application for my agency I always initiate the conversation by talking about the weather or community events, instead of jumping right into the interview process. Secondly, I position myself next to the client instead of across from them to create a relax environment. As I am asking questions I give eye contact, smiles and very conscious of my body language. When seeking more information I will use non-evasive questions to get the client to open up more. The one think I value is diversity and not having an authoritative attitude when engaging with clients. Woodson, M. and McClam, T. (2018) Generalist case management: A method of human service delivery (5th ed). Boston, MA., Cengage Learning

MAT 510 CU Invoice Error Analysis Three Variables Study

Homework Assignment 7Due in Week 8 and worth 30 pointsThe experiment data in below table was to evaluate the effects of three variables on invoice errors for a company. Invoice errors had been a major contributor to lengthening the time that customers took to pay their invoices and increasing the accounts receivables for a major chemical company. It was conjectured that the errors might be due to the size of the customer (larger customers have more complex orders), the customer location (foreign orders are more complicated), and the type of product. A subset of the data is summarized in the following Table.Reference: Moen, Nolan, and Provost (R. D. Moen, T. W. Nolan and L. P. Provost. Improving Quality through Planned Experimentation. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1991)Use the date in table above and answer the following questions in the space provided below:Download the homework below, type your answers into the document and submit it using the link located above.MAT510 Homework Assignment 7.docx

Understanding Antibiotics Function Discussion

In response to your peers, discuss the benefits and risks on human health by antibiotic use in livestock production.Classmate # 1 Darren An antibiotic is defined as a substance that selectively kills bacteria and not its host. There is no single clear way that an antibiotic has to do that so they can differ from one another significantly in the ways which they do so. Beginning with the most common, penicillin, it functions by inhibiting the construction of the cell walls of bacteria and, since humans do not have cell walls, we remain unaffected by it. More specifically one of the components of the cell wall a macromolecule called peptidoglycan is prevented from forming thus it causes them to be very fragile and burst.Another method is to prevent the production of folic acid which all cells need yet it cannot diffuse through cell walls as it can for human cells so bacteria must make their own. Sulfonamides prevent an enzyme necessary to synthesize folic acid and by doing so prevent the bacteria from growing.So to answer why an antibiotic works on bacteria and not humans the most general response is because they are selected for it mostly based off of differences between our cells and the cell walls distinct to bacteria.Superbugs as described in the article are bacteria that have developed a resistance to the more common types of antibiotics. When bacteria are regularly killed off by penicillin, it is only the strong or resistant which survive and have a chance to spread. Ergo when doctors give patients antibiotics who don’t need it they are not helping the patient but still creating more opportunity for bacteria to become resistant. I do have a slight issue with that reasoning because if we are talking about harmful bacteria becoming resistant giving penicillin where there are no harmful bacteria it should have a null effect on said bacteria unless it is a concern of differing bacteria sharing traits.Overmedication is a problem with health care across the globe. Being raised by a doctor who refuses to do so I cannot count the number of times I was sick and prescribed “drink plenty of clear fluids and get lots of sleep.” However I do know people who feel slighted if not given medication after a trip to the doctor and they insist unaware for the placebo effect of “OK I’ll swallow a pill and later I’ll feel better.” Its near impossible to know just how effective a pill was in a certain situation compared to if one were to instead just let the body heal itself, but I think it often that the ‘bugs’ we get are eliminated more from our body’s processes than the pills we swallow. I did once hear of a doctor who estimated that by the time a child is 8 years old he or she has fought off self-immunized around a 5000 different germs and viruses, most of them being not strong enough to make us feel significantly sick.Classmate # 2 Tanya Human cells do not have the bacterial cell wall necessary for the antibiotic to identify it as a threat .(Unlin. 2011) Bacteria does have a wall so the antibiotic is aware of where to go fight.  Antibacterial’s fight off live bacteria. Antibiotics and other products with antibacterial purposes are intended to fight of bad bacteria or germs. They attack the cell walls. The germs or bacteria needing to be killed cause us illness. The problem is the antibiotics actually kill all bacteria both good and bad. The good bacteria is needed to help our immune system fight of bugs or viruses. The more we use antibacterial products like med’s and hand sanitizes, the less good bacteria we have to help us fight off germs.

Ethical Theories and Making Moral Discussion

Ethical TheoriesWhat makes right actions right and wrong actions wrong? Our readings for this week have defended three kinds of answers to this question: the normative theories of deontological, teleological, and virtue ethics. Which of these theories provides the best foundation for our ethical values? In defending your choice, you may certainly employ arguments from Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Mill, but you will also need to take into account the objections each makes to alternative approaches.Let us keep our discussion focused on the abstract issues here. We will use our second discussion this week to consider the practical applications.Now, let us think about the great ethical theories in a different way—how productively can they be applied to our daily lives? When faced with the need to make a moral decision, should we take into account the fulfillment of our own character, or the performance of dutiful action, or the most likely consequences? Practical questions call for specific examples, so look for instances in which each of these approaches seems most appropriate.

Controversies Associated with Change in Diagnosis Criteria Discussion

Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts.  Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers and respond to your Professor.  Are the research methods they selected appropriate for studying the disorders they chose?  Support your opinions with scholarly information and reasoning.  What alternative research design could be employed to study the disorders they discussed? Two peer responses and one Professor response:Discusison #1:Address the following points in your post:One controversy discussed is the grouping of multiple subcategories of autistic-related disorders into one umbrella group labeled Autism Spectrum Disorders (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). The concern over this change in the DSM-5 is the loss of certain programs, funding, and services due to this grouping; specifically, those who are diagnosed with Asperger’s, who receive substantial more and different services than those who may be diagnosed with mild autism (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I believe this is a valid concern. Unless there are specifiers denoting the types of autism diagnosed that are relayed to the insurance companies who approve and contract such services, it is assumable that this change could give such companies ample reasons into why they might not approve certain services; something many families already struggle to prove and get as is.Another controversy is the grouping of disorders that share schizophrenic-like symptoms into an umbrella group labeled schizophrenia spectrum disorders (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). This appears to have the least amount of opposition out of the controversies listed in the article, which eliminations to sub-types and a rating scale introduced for severity (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I can see how there may be opponents of this change. As mentioned in the article, “early detection of symptoms and follow-up treatment are neuroprotective and helpful in reducing severity, neurobiological decompensation, and subsequent long-term disability” (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013, p. 34). By eliminating the sub-types of a disorder, I believe you hinder the details of a potential diagnosis; and therefore, the potential for treatment is also diminished.The last controversy mentioned is eliminating the omission of bereavement as an inhibition for a major depression diagnosis due to the inability to decipher explanations of major depression from depression due to grief-related situations (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). The controversy hinges on the perspective that grief can now be termed as a mental health disorder instead of a normal reaction (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I can see how the opponents for such a change are outraged; however, in my own experience, grief is not always something that can be cured within two months of the death of someone close to you. Grief can last much longer, with detrimental outcomes to one’s health, relationships, and many other aspects of one’s life. I agree with this change and believe that grief due to bereavement can transition into or uncover major depressive symptoms.The disorder I chose was Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure or ND-PAE. This disorder is caused by minimal alcohol ingestion during pregnancy, either purposeful or accidental before a mother is aware of being pregnant, that results in impairments in IQ, memory, executive functioning, learning disabilities, specific types of reasoning, mood, attention, behavior, motor skills, communication and speech, and social interactions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Some symptoms are not present until elementary school age, while others are visible at much younger ages (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). ND-PAE shares many of the same causes and symptoms of Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder (or ADHD), and even is sometimes co-morbid with ADHD (American Psychiatric-Association, 2013). Therefore, my research question is: “How often are individuals diagnosed with ADHD, when they might instead have ND-PAE or vice versa?”The type of research method I could utilize to investigate this research disorder is through a web-panel survey. Surveys on the internet are an easy way to reach many people who can just fill out or complete the survey quickly based on the guidelines and requirements implemented by the surveyor (Landrum, 2012). They are cost-effective and have greater reliability than phoned surveys (Landrum, 2012). I could make the survey answers that are available based on a Likert rating scale from 1 to 5 (1 would be strongly disagree up to 5 which would be strongly agree) (Landrum, 2012). I would reassure the surveyed participants that responses are confidential without asking for any identifying information. There also would not be any contact between the participants and the surveyor in hopes that responses would be the most accurate and genuine as possible.ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Publishing.Halter, M., Rolin-Kenny, D., & Dzurec, L. (2013). An overview of the DSM-5: Changes, controversy, and implications for psychiatric nursing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 51(4), 30-9. doi: Landrum, R. (2012). Applied project: Capstone in psychology [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Discussion #2:What are three controversies discussed in the Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec (2013) article? Give your opinions about these controversies. From your point view, are these legitimate concerns? Why or why not?The first two controversies I’d like to address are Non-suicidal self-injury disorder “a diagnosis intended to differentiate patients who engaged in intentional self-inflicted damage to the surface of the body from those mutilating with serious suicidal intent” (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 9). And suicidal behavior disorder, “characterized by self-injurious behaviors that would result in death” (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 9). I believe that both should be considered disorders as it is so wide spread and happening more and more especially in the area that I live in among teens. One issue unsuccessful field trials which is understandable and the other was the view of stigmatizing the patient deemed unnecessary due to other symptoms and diagnoses that accompany a person who is suicidal. Having worked in a field that dealt with attempted suicides and suicides I think that both of these should not be dismissed as I have seen many suicides that were attempts prior to the final action. Additionally, I do not agree that it is stigmatizing when it comes to an effort to prevent death or grave harm to others.Last, under sexual dysfunctions; hypersexual disorder, “characterized by intense, recurrent, and distressing sexual urges, fantasies, and behaviors lasting at least 6 months” (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 7). The basic argument was lack of studies that included participants other than those seeking help, and lack of evidence to define the disorder (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013). I agree with the need for inclusion due to the same reasoning as my prior argument, great bodily harm to self or others if these acts eventually get carried out. More research can lead to more action post incident and better developed treatment and treatment plans for patients.Name a disorder identified as requiring significantly more research and study from the DSM-5 section entitled, “Conditions for Further Study” (Section III of the DSM-5).The disorder I choose to identify is Internet Gaming Disorder, because technology is being placed in the hands of our children at younger ages more than ever, and although we move with evolution or get left behind there can be some serious issues including but not limited to psychological and basic day to day function.Construct a research question that is pertinent to the disorder you selected.Do 13 year olds children who are unattended with no set time limit for internet gaming neglect basic daily living requirements?Briefly outline a research method that could be used to investigate the disorder based on one of the research methods presented in your textbook.For this study, the dependent variable would be analyzed at the end of the day (8 hour study) which is described by Landrum (2012), as a “posttest only” (para. 1). The hypothesis is that the children will not stop gaming to eat, drink, or take a bathroom breaks without being told to do so. This showing preoccupation causing exclusion of other daily needs. Understanding that most disorders have to be compulsive this is just one test that can open doors for more testing without causing harm to participants, or breaking ethical codes.ReferenceHalter, M.J., Rolin-Kenny, D., Dzurec, L.C. (2013). An overview of the DSM-5: Changes, controversy, and implications for psychiatric nursing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 51(4), 30-9. doi: Landrum, R. E. (2012). Applied project: Capstone in psychology [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Professor response:I cannot think of a more personal journey than that of grief. In my personal experience, during first few weeks after a significant loss, you’re still trying to get arrangements made and don’t have as much time to reflect as there are “things to do.” It’s after the services are over, the friends and family members have quit stopping by or calling, and the phone calls to lawyers and insurance companies have subsided (depending on the circumstances), the loss begins to set in. When I lost my dad, it was once I got through all of these formalities that I could even begin to grieve. How can someone understand and experience grief only after two weeks?!Even now that it’s been five years, I grieve. Just yesterday I was driving to the grocery store and noticed a man at the stop sign who was the spitting image of my dad. It caught me off guard, and I started crying; I still miss him as much, if not more, than I did two weeks after he passed away. Grief comes in waves, you never know when it will wash over you, and it is a completely normal experience of being a human.There was an interesting editorial published by the American Family Physician that addressed the changes I wanted to share with you. In their editorial, Kavan and Barone (2014) recognize it’s not productive to argue whether the bereavement exclusion should be included, but rather we should focus on better understanding the relationship between MDD and grief and what that means for clinicians:”First, future studies should continue to focus on differentiating bereavement-related depression from non–bereavement-related depression to enhance a clinician’s ability to properly assess and manage each” (p. 694).What do you think of this suggestion? How do you think our knowledge has changed now that it’s 2019?Thanks!JulieKavan, M. G., & Barone, E. J. (2014, November 15). Grief and major depression- controversy over changes in DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria. [Editorial]. American Family Physician, 90(10), 690-694. Retrieved from

Family Problems and Theories Discussion

Your original response to the Discussion topic should be at least 350 words and should reflect the fact that you have completed the Reading and activities. Use your words wisely so that the posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Best practice is to include citations and a reference list.Take time to review the responses of your classmates and respond specifically and substantially to at least two other students’ postings.Please use your chapter readings and use the Library to research peer-reviewed studies to respond to the following:In Chapter 1 of your text, you were introduced to family problems, theories, and resiliency in families. Chapter 15 included a discussion on elder abuse and theories in helping elder abuse victims. Within the theoretical constructs, information is presented of why actions are chosen and subsequent interventions are needed to address these actions. It is imperative that professionals apply interventions that meet the needs of clients to increase resiliency.Please use your chapter readings and use the Kaplan Library to research peer-reviewed studies to respond to the following:

Mc Donald Product Research Strategy Discussion

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONSRespond to the following in a minimum of 175 words (if you use direct quotes the post must be longer). This post must include support from at least one peer-reviewed source (your grade will be reduced if this requirement is not met). This post must include in-text citation(s) and reference(s) in APA format. In your post be sure to link to this week’s concepts and other resources.·        *******Consider the product line offered by your local McDonald’s franchise. Discuss examples of product width, length, depth and consistency offered by this company and what the company may consider in defining its product mix or in developing new products. *******Due Monday Reply to at least 2 of your classmates (or to me). Be constructive and professional in your responses.These posts must be a minimum of 100 words (if you use direct quotes the posts must be longer). Your grade will be reduced if this minimum word count is not met.You will receive a proportional reduction for having less than the required substantive posts by the required due dates. Late posts are not accepted for grading.

Business & finance research methods case study: open doors | BUSI 600 – Business Research Methods | Liberty University

1. How did ODO operationalize the definition of an adult with a disability? What
arguments could you make that the definition was too inclusive or too narrow?
2. Analyze the research design’s various components. Identify any potential problems
and explain the ramifications of these design issues. Identify potential strengths of
the design.
3. What is a hybrid (dual-modality) methodology? What are the pros and cons of the
hybrid methodology used in this study?
4. Francie Turk had no prior experience with researching Americans with disabilities.
Assume you have similar background; what would you have done in the exploratory
phase of this project to become familiar with the frustrations and hurdles that adults
with disabilities face when traveling? Compare your research process with what
ODO did. What could ODO have gained from incorporating your methods?
5. Brainstorm lists of potential hotel, restaurant, and rental car accommodations to be
evaluated for adults with disabilities and create your own paired-comparison question.
During a phone interview, how quickly could you cover this question? What are the
advantages and disadvantages to using this measurement scale in the phone survey
in comparison to using it in the online survey?
6. What are the management, research, and investigative questions driving the next
Adults with Disabilities: Travel and Hospitality Study?