3155FALL08+Election+Seminar


 * Pol Sci 3155 Business & Public Policy, Fall 2008 (Dr. Howard)**


 * Seminar on the presidential election, Friday October 31**

Participants should select __one__ question on which to work. Be sure to notify me of which you are doing.


 * 1) What are the candidates’ taxation plans? Offer a ‘side-by-side’ comparison of various tax proposals for each candidate.
 * 2) What are the candidates most business-relevant policies? Offer a ‘side-by-side’ comparison of various business-relevant proposals for each candidate.
 * 3) What kinds of businesses have supported Barack Obama with campaign finance? Analyze contributions by industry, and compare the significance of business support to that of other sources.
 * 4) What kinds of businesses have supported John McCain with campaign finance? Analyze contributions by industry, and compare the significance of business support to that of other sources.
 * 5) What business-relevant policies does the libertarian candidate for president advocate?

Prepare a 10-15 minute presentation giving an overview of your findings. Submit a seminar paper detailing your findings. You may use tables, charts, etc.

Refer to my general guidelines for seminars for further information.