Weekly Editorial - January 6, 2011
1. How does commentator Herbert Meyer explain the term jobless recovery?
2. How does Mr. Meyer explain the difference between a free-market economy and a command economy?
3. Who creates jobs in a free-market economy like ours?
4. Who/what are entrepreneurs?
5. What should the government do to encourage job creation? (see paragraphs 7 and 10)
6. In paragraph 8, Mr. Meyers states "And just as it makes no sense to say that you want more milk but you oppose cows because they're smelly, dirty, and leave their droppings all over the place, it also makes no sense to say that you want more jobs but oppose entrepreneurs because they're greedy, pushy, and often wealthier than the rest of us. You cannot have it both ways."
a) Do you agree with his assertion? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.