According to the content of the documentary, What is a universal health system?
economics
Description
You will access the documentary SICKO (through Netflix, Vudu,
You Tube or by any other means). The documentary deals with the proposal to establish a
universal health care system by the United States government.
Once the documentary has been seen, each student must send a written document with the
following information (question and answer):
1. According to the content of the documentary, What is a universal health system? (2 pts)
2. Discuss three (3) arguments in favor of a universal health system presented in the documentary.
3. Discuss three (3) arguments against a universal health system presented in the documentary.
4. Take a stand on whether you are for or against a universal healthcare system. Explain or justify your position.
Assignment #2: (1 Page worth)
It is fully known that, in recent years, economic activity in Puerto Rico has been declining. Countries have four (4) factors of production: land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial skills.
Instructions:
Identify two (2) aspects or measures that indicate or reveal low economic activity in Puerto Rico. Complete the table.
Aspect or Measure of low economic activity in Puerto Rico
Formulate a plan that the government of Puerto Rico can implement to improve economic activity on the island. Said plan must include suggestions to improve or take greater advantage of each of the four (4) factors of production in Puerto Rico. Fill in the table provided,
Production factors Plan or recommendations
Land [Specify what you recommend doing to improve or get more out of this production factor in Puerto Rico]
Labor [Specify what you recommend doing to improve or get more out of this production factor in Puerto Rico]
Capital [Specify what you recommend doing to improve or get more out of this production factor in Puerto Rico]
Entrepreneurial skills [Specify what you recommend doing to improve or get more out of this production factor in Puerto Rico]
Instruction Files
ECONAssignment12.docx
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