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BOOK REVIEW: Foster, J. B., & Magdoff, F. (2009). The great financial crisis: Causes and consequences. New York: Monthly Review Press. Cesar Becerra POLS 3394 04/15/2016 “The Great Financial Crisis: Causes and Consequences” By John Bellamy Foster and Fred Magdoff Monthly Review Press, 2009, 160 pages Introduction John Bellamy Foster is the editor of the Monthly Review, a professor of sociology at the University of Oregon and the author of many books, including "The Theory of Naked Capitalism".

Fanhor Sanchez Patino Ryan Cerone Survey 4 Home Sweet Home For many home could be defined as the physical spaces we inhabit. However, for others home is defined in a deeper level that relates to the relationships we have or want to have with people. Home could be categorized in micro and macro levels. The micro level could reflect on the immediate situation in where we find ourselves such as the terrestrial space where we dwell in, the people we live with, etc. On the other hand, in the macro

Case Study: Ontario Landlord Tenant Mediation The Landlord Tenant board (“LTB”) is tasked with addressing conflicts arising out of the rental of residences. The conflicts between landlords and tenants can be determined by adjudication before the tribunal through an oral hearing or mediation that is overseen by a board mediator. When you make an application to the LTB, they will schedule a hearing date. On this date you can arrive and will be given the option to engage in mediation on site. Mediation

The Intellectual Property Department was put in place in 1990 to ensure some sort of protection when it comes to intellectual property rights. “Protection of intellectual property rights protects creativity. The efforts of writers, artists, designers, software programmers, inventors, and other talents need to be protected in order to create an environment where creativity can flourish and hard work can be rewarded.” (IP in Hong Kong, China). Hong Kong is full of creativity and innovation so that

On Friday, October 13, 1965, horrifying things happened in an apartment building complex. Apartment 23B is the scariest and most haunted building in New York. It was a dark and stormy night in New York City. Little Avery, Madison, Max, and Aiden had a petrifying night. It caused a lot of dreadful memories that will be penetrated in their minds forever. These kids just might find themselves in a bad situation. Day after day, we would pass the apartment building on our way to and from school

With the economic crash that started in 2007 and continued for a couple years countless men and woman lost their jobs and homes. Due in part to the ability to over extend themselves they were maxed out in their credit to debt ratios, struggling just to make ends meet. Thankfully, with the downfall they experienced, these foreclosure and short sell victims have finally been able to bounce back. Many today are beginning to enter back into the housing market looking for new homes, although this time

this home, and now they are stripped away from you because of the economy collapsing. However, recently the buyers who were once remorseful, are now in a position to take back new homes and start their families thank to the turnaround of the real estate market. Still, they are hesitant of making a commitment to a home because of the trauma they had previously faced. This has created multiple ways to put the buyers’ minds at ease as they are still working toward attaining a new lease/mortgage. I

As the economy continues to progress in the right direction former home buyers with a “checkered” past are looking to bounce back and make a wise investment. While it is exciting and thrilling going through the process of purchasing a home, it can also be intimidating and overbearing. It is no surprise that these buyers are apprehensive when it comes to signing stacks upon stacks of papers and taking on another mortgage. Although they do not need to worry because there are numerous options and opportunities

Financial Crisis World Wide All around the globe communities, no matter the race, have been experiencing a drastic crisis. A crisis so drastic the youth of the world, in some cases, are being deprived of the nourishment they need to survive. Families, which have been residing in the same area for generations, are being forced out of their homes. The financial crisis the United States experienced in 2007 not only effected the United States, but the rest of the world as well. The last time the world

Excessive growth of credit and asset prices can pose serious risks to an economy which has a high degree of financial integration and openness. There can be various reasons for an excessive credit growth such as excessively loose monetary policy, rapidly growing shadow banking system etc. The following essay will describe some key risks associated with an excessive increase in credit growth and asset price and some policy tools which the central bank should adopt to keep these imbalances in check