Do We Understand the Budget Debate?

The Sunday, April 17th'z "Weekend in Review" Section of the New York Times includes an article titled "The Budget Debate, Revealed." After reading and interpreting the article, summarize it and write your opinion in the blog. Be ready to discuss your interpretation and thoughts in class for extra credit.

Are Corporate CEOs in Public Companies Worth Their Salaries?

The Sunday, April 10th New York Times' Business Section includes an article (see link) titled "The Drought Is Over (At Lest for C.E.O.s)" which discusses the return of the huge paycheck for CEOs in American public companies. After reading the article and summarizing it, state your views in the blog. Be prepared to discuss the article and your opinions in class for extra credit points.

Are Un-Paid Internships a form a Exploitation? Who Benefits from Them?

The Sunday, April 3rd New York Times' Opinion Section includes an article titled "Unpaid Interns, Complicit Colleges" which examine the issue of un-paid internships for college students and the possibility that these internships may unfairly help the employer and university to the detriment of students. After reading and summarizing the article(see link)state your views and be ready to share these in class for extra credit points.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/opinion/03perlin.html?_r=1&ref=opinion