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Discussion: Economics of Spending Week 1

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Discussion: Economics of Spending

In 2020, we scrambled for hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Store shelves were empty, and the internet was offering scarce goods for a premium. 2021 saw local restaurants looking to fully reopen but having difficulty finding workers. Supplies were still scarce. 2022 ushered in a war in Europe and inflation. This is supply and demand in action.

Module 1 Discussion Week 1 Resources
Introduction to Demand and Supply (2022)
Red-hot inflation is raising prices on everyday essentials — here’s what’s rising the most (2022)
Oil tumbles as recession fears boost demand concerns (2022)
Don’t Blame Manufacturers for Rising Food Prices. They’re Hit By Inflation and Higher Costs, Too, Experts Say (2022)
Empty shelves: Why tampons, Sriracha and peanut butter are in short supply (2022)

Week 1 Discussion Post

Based on the resources provided or your research, discuss how the pandemic, war, and inflation triggered supply and demand shifts in your workplace, community, or home. Be sure to include price implications in your post. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

WEEK 1 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES
1st Interactive Response:

  • Analyze one student’s treatment of supply and demand shifts and share how media portrayed the effects.

2nd Interactive Response:

  • Analyze another student’s coverage of price implications and share accounts or news reports you heard that illustrated how people were affected.

Each reply should be one paragraph (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great.” Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.

Net Value of Higher Minimum Wage

News sources are filled with the pros and cons of increasing minimum wage at the state or federal level. While there are arguments for different sides of the issue, most fail to address big picture implications of the scenario. Rather than subjectively addressing changes in minimum wage, you will be looking at it objectively from an economics viewpoint.

Module 1 Discussion Week 2 Resources
Rising Inflation Will Lead to California Minimum Wage Hike in 2023: 5 Key Takeaways for Employers (2022)
Does Raising the Minimum Wage Increase Inflation? (2022)
Is a $15 Minimum Wage Good for Small Business? (2022)
Price Floors in the Labor Market: Living Wages and Minimum Wages (2022) Scroll down to find section.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage? (2022)
New report: Workers feeling the pinch as drop in real wages take their toll (2022)

Based on the resources provided and internet research, explain the implications of raising the minimum wage from the point of view of stakeholders: the worker, business, consumer, and government. Provide an impartial research-supported presentation. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

[Solved] Week 5 Discussion

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Week 5 Discussion (Rubric)

Review the resources available on the CISA.gov website using the link provided in this week’s reading. Select any 2 resources provided on the site, research the information and resources provided, and share what you learn in the discussion. Engage with other students regarding what they find on the site.

Discussion Requirements

For all discussions, the primary response is due by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

The primary response must be at least 200 words in length and fully address the topic, demonstrating critical thinking and understanding. Each student must then also post a minimum of two responses to other students in the discussion by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

Each peer response must be at least 50 words in length and substantively engage with the other student’s original post, continuing the discussion in a professional manner. If at any time information or material is brought in from an outside source or website, it must be properly cited following APA 7th edition guidelines and a full reference must be provided.

[Solved] Week 4 Assessment (Rubric)

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Risk assessment and mitigation are critical parts of an enterprise risk management plan. Review information from the NIST article in this week’s reading and write a 3-4 page APA-formatted paper summarizing the article. Focus your paper on the following key areas:

  • Risk tolerance and risk appetite
  • Impacts of threats and vulnerabilities on enterprise assets
  • The creation of risk registers outlining the likelihood and impact of various threats

Risk response and monitoring

[Solved] Week 3 Discussion (Rubric)

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Where do a company’s most valuable assets come from? Do their most valuable assets come from their people, the information their people know about how to operate the business, their technology (e.g., computers, servers, and networks), or the data collected and stored about the company and customers? Based on your thoughts, where should a company focus its primary security systems and policies?

Discussion Requirements

For all discussions, the primary response is due by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

The primary response must be at least 200 words in length and fully address the topic, demonstrating critical thinking and understanding. Each student must then also post a minimum of two responses to other students in the discussion by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

Each peer response must be at least 50 words in length and substantively engage with the other student’s original post, continuing the discussion in a professional manner. If at any time information or material is brought in from an outside source or website, it must be properly cited following APA 7th edition guidelines and a full reference must be provided.

[Solved] Week 2 Assignment

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Week 2 Assignment (Rubric)

The purpose of this assignment is to review a Tech Coast Angels (TCA) meeting, summarize, and draw relationships from the meeting content to this course (please see question 4).

Please complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) using the appropriate link below, then email your instructor to request access to session recordings which can then be used to complete the assignment.

Faculty NDA: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4lZYuMw5v5irHz15Nso3o3gMu23pC92/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104514329486234032080&rtpof=true&sd=true

Student NDA: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-MfoHtnSVtSCl1pEc8kisMWVx38Wktw7/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104514329486234032080&rtpof=true&sd=true

Review a TCA meeting

In 1-2 paragraphs, summarize one company’s pitch that was presented to the board.

In one paragraph, give your opinion about what your selected company did especially well.

In one paragraph, give your opinion about what your selected company did poorly in their pitch.

In 1-2 paragraphs, answer the following: What are possible technology-related security risks that may exist with their proposal?

Submit your answers in an MS Word document.

[Solved] Discussion Question – CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Ethics are always important, both personally and in business. For this discussion, share an experience that you may have had this past week in which either you or someone in your organization’s leadership demonstrated ethical behavior.

Each week, students must post one (1) initial response answer and one (1) peer response for every discussion question. Please see Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Participation in the University Policies for Discussion Question and Response expectations.