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1. What was controversial about the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the so-called “New World”?  What motivations prompted the European governments to fund expeditions for explorers such as Columbus or John Cabot over the next several generations?  What type of money-making ventures proved to be highly profitable in the Americas?  […]

Explain the concept of the dialectic, a key concept for both Hegel and Marx. How did Hegel and Marx view the dialectical dynamic? Additionally, Hegel described the process of evolution as “occurring beyond the control of people and their activities” (Ritzer, 2010, p.21). Did Marx agree with this view? Please […]

. You should utilize any and all information available about the organization. Examples of valid resources can include but are not limited to organizational websites, annual reports, personal interviews with organizational leadership, investigative reports, government reports, and conference transcripts. Your paper should include a minimum of five of the key […]

Africa in the World Economy By William Easterly, Professor of Economics (Joint with Africa House, Co-director of Development Research Institute at NYU) This class asks: Why is Africa poor? What must we do to end poverty in Africa? Who is we? There is no textbook for the class, only the […]