Short questions:
For each of these questions, write one to two reflective paragraphs.

1. Should Governments mandate that individuals purchase health insurance and make contributions for 401(k) retirement accounts? Why or Why not?

Note: You may want to read the freakonomics post

(see:http://freakonomics.com/2012/12/07/americans-inconsistent-on-financial-risk/)

and browse the American Economic Review Paper citied. Please note that you don’t need to study the paper and follow its details. Just focus on the introduction and conclusions)

2. Did the Risk of Divorce drive boomer women to increase their education? Do men face the same risk? Why or Why not?

Note: You may want to read the freakonomics post

(see:http://freakonomics.com/2011/10/18/did-risk-of-divorce-drive-boomer-women-to- increase-their-education/) and the working paper cited.

Please note that you don’t need to study the paper and follow its details. Just focus on the introduction and conclusions)

3. Is the shortage of women in high-level corporate positions a reflection of the fact that women are generally more risk averse then men? If so, what public policies could address this concern.

Note: You may want to read the freakonomics post

(see:http://freakonomics.com/2012/03/02/can-single-sex-education-make-women-less-risk- averse/)

  • Are you more likely to be killed by a Shark or a Vending Machine? What is your best guess? Next, find the true facts at:
http://freakonomics.com/2011/09/08/how-are-sharks-less-dangerous-than-vending-machines-an-exercise-in-conditional-risk/.

What policies would you recommend to reduce these ‘deadly’risks?