Blog discussion #2: US subprime lending crisis

This is a FEEDBACK assignment and will count towards your Participation mark.

Read the following article carefully before participating in the discussion:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7073131.stm

Then read the blog carefully and answer the most recent question. Respond to and expand on your classmates' answers where appropriate. Ask each other questions about any points that are unclear.

To contribute, add a Comment to this post (click on Comments link at bottom).

This discussion is open from Friday, 7th Mar to Friday, 21st March. I will also participate and provide feedback to help you improve your understanding of this issue.

Happy writing!

Blog discussion #1: Wheat prices and world hunger

This is a FEEDBACK assignment and will count towards your Participation mark.

Read the article entitled "Fresh records for price of wheat" on the BBC news site at this URL:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7264239.stm (There are also several links to related articles to help you understand the issue better).

"Discuss" the following question:

Thinking back on the research you did on aid to Africa, what will the likely consequences of increasing wheat prices be on poor people around the world? What can/should governments and other organisations do to help?

You should respond to other classmates' points, agreeing and disagreeing and expanding the argument where appropriate.

To contribute, add a Comment to this post.

This discussion is open from Friday, 29th February to Friday, 14th March. Please contribute several times to develop the thread. I will participate as well and provide feedback at the end.

Happy arguing!