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Discuss one specific ethical dilemma faced by Venkatesh in his book.

This assignment has two parts:
1.As you read Gang Leader for a Day, were you troubled by the ethics of Venkatesh’s research? Was he, as he himself sometimes worried, as exploitative and manipulative in his own way as J.T. was in his?

2.Discuss one specific ethical dilemma faced by Venkatesh in his book. Your discussion, which should NOT be presented in list form, should include:
a. What the dilemma was
b. The role of the professional faced with the dilemma
c. The decision that was made
d. Whether the decision was the right one
e. Whether any other stakeholders should have been involved in the decision-making process
f. The consequences of that decision

Cite any research you include properly, and carefully edit paper.
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Fee: $22

Can you find other instances in U.S. history, and the resulting outcomes, if any, to this dilemma?

The film “Inequality for All” that we watched in class was centered on the issue of wealth disparity in the United States. Can you find other instances in U.S. history, and the resulting outcomes, if any, to this dilemma? In your conclusion, relate your findings with any plausible solution(s) you may have to correct this recently repeated and currently four decades old issue in the United States.

In addition, be sure to use the written assignment rubric located on the “Course Documents” page.

Required length; 250 words, double spaced.

. Explain what the specific problem is for each resource and identify some ways that society has tried to mitigate the problems of that common resource.

What do these economists mean when they sing, “Good for me, good for you, bad for us?”

2. Common pool resources considered in the video include pasture (forage), fisheries, and
atmosphere. Explain what the specific problem is for each resource and identify some ways
that society has tried to mitigate the problems of that common resource.
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