Posts Categorized: Behavioral and Social Issues Related to Accounting

Shaky Pension Times Ahead

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According to the Washington Post, while the Federal Reserve has done a lot to help keep our economy afloat, they have set the stage for problems ahead for pension funds and potential pension recipients, particularly those with bond-heavy portfolios. Questions How are near-zero interest rates are worsening the financial problems  of Social Security? How are… Read more »

A Place Where Electricity Costs More than your Mortgage Payment

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In Itta Bena, Mississippi, it is not uncommon to receive an electricity bill that is more than you pay for a monthly mortgage. Questions: When residents complained about the high cost of electricity, what did they find out? What type of structural changes are contributing to the high utilities prices in this small town? What… Read more »

What’s Redlining?

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According to the Washington Post, there is a legacy of systemic racism that our government created and in many ways still isn’t doing enough to eradicate. Questions Based on the article, how would you briefly explain redlining? By what percentage are equivalent Black homes in neighborhoods similar to white neighborhoods undervalued? What is the key… Read more »