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Government Regulation of Business, 2008. This paper argues positions for and against government regulation of business. 1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 44.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that government regulation of commerce in the United States traces back to the first draft of the Constitution, which gives the federal government power to regulate interstate commerce. The author points out that the power of regulations of businesses allows the federal government to act on behalf of the public and provide protections for individuals who cannot manage on their own without collective support. The paper stresses that, far from being evil and ineffective, appropriate government regulations can have many positive effects such as reducing corporate excess and increasing accountability in the business world. The author underscores that, unfortunately, the presence of a regulatory agency or legislation is no guarantee of the successful achievement of that goal. The paper also argues that any regulation leveled at the business community is ultimately borne by the consumers who patronize those businesses and negatively impact innovation in products by raising costs for businesses.
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Consumers and Businesses Benefit from Government Regulation
Government Regulation Harms Businesses
From the Paper "The reality is that the government is, by and large, an obstacle to increased prosperity and economic growth in industrialized nations. The traditional view of regulations is that it is the primary weapon or tool that the government has in its efforts to rein in the excesses of the business community. This attitude posits that business and commerce is somehow opposed to the interests of the public and that the government can act as a kind of "white knight" to protect the public and champion their interests in the face of corporations and businesses intent only on improving their bottom line and increasing profits."
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Business Ethics and Government Regulation, 2004. Examines several business cases where the government intervened. 700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 17.95 »
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Abstract It seems that one can't even turn on the television without seeing yet another business or business person being investigated by the SEC or sitting before a Congressional panel explaining their actions. This paper examines several questions that should be raised when discussing Congressional scrutiny: At what price should the SEC and Congress cleanse the business world of shady deals and deal strikers? What long-term economic effects will be felt? What solutions should be implemented to prevent future occurrences of business impropriety? The paper examines several cases of business misconduct and answers these pertinent questions.
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Introduction
ImClone
Enron
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From the Paper "The government's solutions thus far are counter-productive at best. Prosecutory tactics have proven time and time again to be an ineffective solution to curbing business impropriety and has only served to punish the innocent. Taxpayers pay for the prosecution, employees pay with loss of income, and the general public pays for the corporate lawyers through increased cost of goods and services. To keep businesses ethical a more effective less costly system of checks and balances must be implemented."
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Government Regulation, 2007. Two essays on government regulation: one showing the benefits of government regulation and one showing its disadvantages. 2,201 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 48.95 »
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Abstract This paper presents two essays on government regulation. The first essay attempts to show how government regulations protect consumers and businesses and help maintain a stable economy. The paper discusses the merits of regulations about hazardous waste, vehicle lemon laws and monopoly and anti-trust laws. The second essay maintains that government regulations harm the economy by hurting businesses. This view portrays how government regulations are so restrictive that they make it impossible for businesses to operate, which negatively affects both consumers and the economy.
From the Paper "Since America was in its infancy, the public has looked to federal and state government agencies to protect it from harm. Whether it was the threat of international terrorism or scams from international gold diggers, society has turned to its government and asked it to regulate such activities to protect American residents. While the public recognizes and appreciates such efforts, it quickly changes its tune when it comes to government regulations with regard to business."
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Government Regulation, 2006. A paper that discusses the need or denies the need for government regulation. 1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 50.95 »
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Abstract This paper offers two essays, one supporting the need for government regulation, the other denying it and supporting deregulation. The first notes that government regulation is necessary to assure safety, to prevent disease, to protect the rights of the individual, and to assure a level playing field in business. While one might argue that certain specific regulations are over-reaching or unnecessary, one must support the idea of regulation itself.
From the Paper "Government regulation is necessary to assure safety, to prevent disease, to protect the rights of the individual, and to assure a level playing field in business. While one might argue that certain specific regulations are over-reaching or unnecessary, one must support the idea of regulation itself, which after all was only undertaken once it was clear that the marketplace would not be effective in certain areas, such as enforcing safety rules, protecting consumers from fraud and misrepresentation, and reducing predatory practices on the part of business. Regulation typically refers to governmental efforts to control individual price, output, or product quality decisions of private firms in an effort to prevent purely private decision-making that would take inadequate account of the public interest. The first modern regulatory agency was established by Congress in 1887--the Interstate Commerce Commission--to control railroad rates. By the 1960s, government regulation was commonplace in the transportation..."
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Cisco Systems & Government Regulation, 2002. This paper looks at Cisco Systems, a company that provides networking products for the Internet. 797 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 20.95 »
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Abstract As the leading provider of networking products for the Internet, Cisco Systems uses e-commerce via the internet. Therefore, according to the paper, Cisco Systems adamantly opposes any government regulation, such as taxing internet traffic, that would impinge on the efficiency and growth of e-commerce. This paper looks at the ways in which Cisco Systems is affected by government regulation.
From the Paper "Other laws and proposed laws also have caused concern for both Cisco Systems and the industry. Both the Congress and several states are considering laws to protect individual privacy on the Internet. Both Cisco and the industry oppose such a law, holding that the industry can be more effective through self-regulation. Another law that has been proposed frequently by some members of Congress and by some states would apply taxation to Internet activity. Both Cisco and the industry argue that taxation would cripple e-commerce just as it is beginning to grow. Thus far, the lawmakers have backed down on taxation proposals for the Internet."
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Government Regulations and a Stockholders? Wealth, 2002. Discusses whether certain government regulations can increase or decrease a stockholder's fortunes. 2,048 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 45.95 »
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Abstract Maximization of stockholders wealth is a controversial objective, which is often viewed with skepticism by economic analysts and business experts. This paper discusses how it is generally believed that such an objective is rather unrealistic and cannot be achieved keeping the current regulations in view. It questions whether government imposed regulation in various areas, directly affect profitability and business operations. Some studies suggest that these regulations have a negative impact on stockholders wealth while others refute such claims. In this paper, the writer addresses these issue to find out if stockholders wealth is affected by regulations and if so, how.
From the Paper "For maximization of stockholder wealth, a corporation needs to retain control over its operations and the measures adopted for increased profitability. However this is only a fairytale situation, which is close to impossible in a country marred by a long list of regulations. Government imposes various kinds of regulations to protect American public from possible exploitation. However what it may not understand is the fact that not all but some of these regulations negatively affect profitability which in turn hurt stockholders wealth. (Whiteman-Jones, 1994)"
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Homeland Security and Government Regulations after 9/11, 2003. A look at the agencies that govern and implement homeland security in the United States. 2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 45.95 »
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Abstract This paper addresses mainly the agencies and regulations that deal with the aspects terrorism outlined in "Operation Liberty Shield," an initiative under the Department of Homeland Security that was initiated in March, 2003. It looks at the limitations of these agencies regarding Constitutional laws and basic human rights, but also discusses the necessity of such strict controls after 9/11.
From the Paper "Homeland security is defined as a "concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur" (United States. Department of Homeland Security, 2). The nature of American society makes the United States an ever-evolving, ever-changing target (United States, Department of Homeland Security, vii). As the nation develops defenses in one area, terrorists are likely to exploit other weaknesses. Though the Department of Homeland Security falls under the federal branch of the government, to be effective the responsibility for carrying out the department's mission falls, not only on the federal government, but on Congress, state and local governments and on the American people. Therefore, in essence, the National Strategy for Homeland Security is an outline designed to help the federal government work with other entities and individuals to identify critical infrastructures, assets, detect terrorist threats and enhance defense systems. The coordination is complex, and even if all agencies and regulations follow the outline to the letter, Americans, who desire to maintain a freedom, must accept the risk terrorist attacks as a permanent addition to the American way of life (United States. Department of Homeland Security, vii)."
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Regulation of Predatory Businesses, 1997. Examines laws & Supreme Court decisions restricting predatory corp. innovation & pricing, examples (cigarette & travel industries), policy recommendations. 3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 16 sources, £ 85.95 »
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From the Paper " The purpose of this research paper is to provide an overview of territorial restrictions that are impacting the movement of products and services within the United States. Specifically, antitrust and other regulations are discussed, with an emphasis on Supreme Court decisions. Furthermore, an analysis is provided of these restrictions upon manufacturers, retailers, or the ultimate consumer. Finally, directions are given as to what ought to occur and where these restrictions should lead.
According to Kotler and Singh (1981), "successful marketing ... requires devising competition-centered strategies, not just customer-centered and distribution-centered strategies" (p. 30). Faced with declining market growth, resource scarcities, and the proliferation of new technologies, companies are increasingly pursuing profit gains at the expense of their rivals through.."
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Nineteenth Century Business Regulation in The United States, 2002. Examines how and to what extent businesses were regulated in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century. 1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95 »
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Abstract The end of the nineteenth century is seen as an era of trust busting under President Roosevelt and the Progressives. This was an era in which industry was subject to increasingly strict regulation in an effort to preserve the competitive marketplace. The following discussion will explore this issue: In what way and to what extent was business regulated in the United States during the nineteenth century? An issue of secondary importance will also be considered: In what way did nineteenth century regulation of business foreshadow the manner in which business is currently regulated at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
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The U.S. Government and American Business, 2004. Addresses the issue regarding the U.S. government's role in the American business world. 838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 20.95 »
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Abstract The author of this essay presents the standard libertarian position against government involvement in the business world. The premise of this paper, that the U.S. government?s role should be restricted to protecting life and property of the citizens and should not have an essential role in regulating American businesses, is supported by citing the philosophy of Adam Smith from "The Wealth of Nations", by asserting that the economic prosperity that resulted from Roosevelt's domestic interventionist policies is largely myth, and that altruism, as a form of government philosophy, is unrealistic and impractical.
From the Paper "Ever since Adam Smith argued for laissez faire capitalism in his monumental treatise, The Wealth of Nations (1776), it has been proved time and again that the philosophy of ?division of labor? and pursuit of ?self interest? by the individual, results in creation of unprecedented wealth; thus improving the standard of living for everybody. This is because the division of labor results in a multiplier effect in which the society benefits tremendously from the sum of specialized knowledge of each individual. Furthermore, the freedom to pursue self interest by every individual to create wealth for oneself is the most powerful incentive imaginable and it ultimately works for the benefit of the whole society. The capitalist system, however, falters if the government interferes with the process in the form of ?regulations.? The degree of damage done to the economy is usually in direct proportion to the extent of the interference."
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American Business and the U.S. Government, 2002. This paper discusses that the government of the United States grew markedly during the 20th century, which has had a negative effect on American business by means of taxes and regulations. 1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that, from the beginning of the 20th century, the size of the government increased, especially when Franklin Delano Roosevelt seized all privately owned gold and introduced other sweeping legislation that encroached on the private sector. The author points out that, after the Second World War and the Cold War, the rate of government intrusion into business slowed. The paper concludes that, currently, businesses in the United States suffers less under regulations and tax burdens than at other points in the 20th century.
From the Paper "The first major intrusion of the federal government into business in the 20th century happened after the Wall Street panic of 1907, which precipitated a brief depression. In that crisis, there was a run on bank deposits; at that time, the government set the price of gold and people could freely exchange gold for currency. J. P. Morgan offered to under-write many of the banks and the New York Stock Exchange. Following the crisis, however, the Federal Reserve System was established in 1913. Also at that time, the first income tax was introduced, although this only applied to the very wealthy. Dividends were also taxed for the first time, increasing the burden on corporations, which were taxed for the first time in 1909. Progressives, including Theodore Roosevelt, opposed a laissez-faire approach to business. They were able to introduce the Food and Drug Administration and a food purity act in 1906."
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The Government that Governs Best, 2004. Asks the question: does the government that governs least govern the best? 1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95 »
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Abstract There are many who believe that a true, freedom-loving democracy consists of a government that stays out of the business of its citizens as much as possible. This paper questions whether a government that does not govern much at all can really be an effective government. Even more importantly, it questions whether a government that does not govern much can protect and preserve the very democracy and freedom that created it in the first place. This paper looks at the writings of Alex de Tocqueville, specifically, his book, "Democracy in America", in order to determine if the government that governs least really is best.
From the Paper "For most of the history of the United States, the idea that the government should not be very strong and should leave the people mainly to themselves has been a common theme of opinion among both the people and the politicians. It was certainly the common idea of the day when the Articles of Confederation were installed as our first constitution. The Articles of Confederation created a weak, loose league of friendship between the states, but established no real sort of federal government. The federal government it did create had no power beyond what the states gave it. As a result, nothing much ever got done, and the government and the states soon found out that the United States as a whole was not able to pay its bills, regulate its commerce, or ensure domestic tranquility."
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The Government and the Governed, 2004. Compares and contrasts John Locke's and Jean Rousseau's theories about government and the people it governs. 2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 68.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines the theories put forth by John Lock and Jean Jacques Rousseau concerning the ways that government and those governed should interact. The paper compares and contrasts both theories and examines their differing ideas on ways in which government must act to ensure a stable, orderly, just and prosperous society.
From the Paper "Two philosophers who have contributed a great deal to an understanding of the relationship between citizens and government are Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Locke. The purpose of this report is to compare and contrast Rousseau's and Locke's theories regarding the ways in which the governed and the government must and should interact in order to ensure the continuation of a society that is stable, orderly and conducive to prosperity, equality and justice for its members. To that end ideas advanced..."
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California Government versus the Federal Government, 2007. A comparison of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government versus California government. 1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 42.95 »
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Abstract This paper compares the California Government to the Federal Government. It discusses the United States executive branch, (the presidency), the United States Congress (the legislative branch), the United States federal court system and the federal bureaucracy. The paper then compares the running of the federal government to the California government with regards to its executive branch, the legislative process and the judicial system.
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The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
From the Paper "One thing that helps keep a separation of power between the three branches is the President's limited lawmaking abilities. The president can recommend laws and changes to laws, but he cannot implement them. Only the Congress can do that. He can however, veto laws that Congress passes and he finds unacceptable. This keeps any one of the three branches from having too much power or influence over the others."
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