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Respond to the following short essay questions based on the course materials presented for weeks 1-4 and researched material from outside the course.
1. Describe the challenges faced by US Customs and Border Protection agents attempting to secure the border. Be sure to include:
What is the functional equivalent of the border? Give an example.
What is the Fourth amendment exception as it pertains to border searches?
How are seizure statistics used to justify the mission of border security? Should they be.
2. What are "open markets and closed borders" as it pertains to smuggling, free trade, and border enforcement?
3. What are the challenges of facilitating legal border crossings while maintaining secure borders?
4. What has been the economic impact of terrorism on U.S. and Global Markets since 9/11 look at this from 9/11 to the present?
5. What has been the impact of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) agreements on cross border trade in North America?
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How much would you have in the account
: If you invest $325 per month for the next 12 years earning 6% (annual rate) compounded monthly, how much would you have in the account
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What is the total value assigned to the new piece
: The new piece of equipment is expected to have a 10 year life and a salvage value of $15,000. What is the total value assigned to the new piece of equipment
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Discussed over span of two different administrations
: Pick one federal policy that was discussed over a span of two different administrations.
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What is the project discounted payback
: Ander Co. is considering a project that has the following cash flow and WACC data. What is the project discounted payback
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What is functional equivalent of the border
: What is the functional equivalent of the border? What is the Fourth amendment exception as it pertains to border searches?
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Calculate the implied cross-rate
: Calculate the implied cross-rate between Appleland's and Bananaland's currencies, expressed as the amount of BBB per one unit of AAA
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What is the internal rate of return on this investment
: The company depreciates its assets on a straight-line basis and has a marginal tax rate of 40 percent. What is the internal rate of return on this investment
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Concepts from box-separation of powers
: Concepts from box: Separation of powers, checks/balances, equality of opportunity, direct democracy, legitimacy, tryanny, federalism, right to an attorney
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Defense of marriage act
: Explain the significance of this statute to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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