I also had this question in mind when I first heard about Young Economist Students’ Meet, in my first year of undergraduate course in the Department of Economics, Jadavpur University. Being associated with YESM for the past two editions and based upon whatever minute economic and logical reasoning and knowledge as well as practical experiences in many situations of life, I have gathered over the years a very certain fact that I have realized, -
It is not always by one’s academic superiorities or leadership skills or in the strength of one’s “contacts”, can one COMPLETELY, make a substantial difference in his/her own life, let alone be of that in a society’s, in a country’s, or for those who think big, - in the world’s welfare. I have always believed that although these factors do matter minorly at the initial and intermediate stages, but they are more of a channel, - a channel via which the main engine will drive our future and consequently the future of the society, of the country and that of the world (if one is willing to). That main engine according to me is our “inhibited application of the KNOWLEDGE that we have, and will, acquire”
YESM primarily aspires to propel this very thought process amongst the students it reaches out to, - an attempt to ignite the minds of the future, for the future!
Coming to the theme of YESM 2012, on RETHINKING CAPITALISM, YESM looks to delve into the more practical world of today, coming out of the realms of assumptions and perfect models. Nobel laureate, Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965), on being asked in an interview, “What’s wrong with men today?”, saddened for a while, answered, - “Men don’t think”
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...y price scale. Lets us first use that most precious possession of ours instead of blindly following what has generally been blindly followed. Instead of always focusing on COMPETING amongst ourselves, let us focus on CREATING.
YESM’s endeavour is to create a platform where assimilation of all these thoughts and thought processes will take place, where the minds of the future would always want to know more & more, discuss issues with genuine knowledge on them and last but not the least, rather the most important, - applying that knowledge & their conscience in the righteous directions. And if YESM succeeds to do what it is meant for, I am certain that this seminar today and in the years to come, will be the reason, irrespective of however small it is,- FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!
“Always do what is right, it will gratify half of mankind and astound the other!” – Mark Twain
Luigie Olmos Instructor: Danielle Panto English 105 November 28, 2016 Reaching For A Better Education Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (2016). Mandela’s says that education is very powerful, you can use education to change the world or your life. This means that education is important in life and we all need a good education to succeed in life. In our society education is failing because schools demand too much for a great career. For example, schools take too much time to graduate and after we finish school there is no guaranteed employment. Therefore, students are dropping out of school and are going to the workforce or military. We could make education better for students
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Capitalism, by definition is known as “a way of organizing an economy so hat the things that are used to make and transport products are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government”(Marxism). To some, this is the correct way of handling the economic situation in one’s country. But to others, such as Karl Marx and Adam Smith, there are other systems that would be more adequate. Is capitalism really the best way to go? What are the other options that could be better than capitalism? We must see which would be the best for society. If one were to negatively affect it, then it is not an option that should be taken. So, we must see the pros and cons for capitalism and how it can affect the economy and our society.
In closing, it is ludicrous to romanticize that the tendency toward capitalism in man is as primal as eating or procreating. On the other hand, the same curiosity hard-wired into humans that compels us toward theism compels us toward advancement, gain and acquirement. Initially, conquering these curiosities, as history has shown us, is through a method of ‘by any means necessary’. Eventually, dare I say- inevitably, it becomes by the most efficient means available; consequently, an accurate description of capitalism. Therefore, it follows that although man faces struggle that require his ingenuity, this in no way undermines the occurrence of inevitable events; it merely reinforces the existence of them.
Mr. Twain, however, has many different types of writings that he produced, especially a few short stories. Is doing the right thing always the right thing to do? This is a question that Mark Twain raises after reading his short story, “The Story of The Good Little Boy”. Mark Twain may be referencing the events of his own life in the story. He had to overcome tragedies in his own life and at times it seemed no matter how much good he did negative results were inevitable. Many, many year’s later in Mr. Twain’s life, he went through the darkest of times. All of his writings turned brutal and unbarring. The stories that were being published started to, “focus on human greed, cruelty and questioned the humanity of the human race”(A Life Lived). “Like any good journalist‚ Sam Clemens‚ a.k.a. Mark Twain‚ spent his life observing and reporting on his surroundings. In his writin...
Many are the characteristics of a student and undoubtedly being a student is a hard journey full of ups and downs and delights and worries. It is the beginning of the future; the future that one day will reveal the fruit of years of work and efforts of being a student. In which at the end of the student journey the future awaits.
If one needs a secure future, he/she has to attend college and attain a college degree to do so. College is doing a great job in educating the students about the particular subject, but is not doing so well to get them ready for their future jobs. To be able to sustain themselves in their field of work, students have to learn with more hands on activities, which will help them develop faster ways to be able to perform tasks, and make the least amount of mistakes. If the students do make mistakes, then they should learn from them rather than think negatively about making mistakes. Colleges should prepare students to deal intellectually with their future jobs by helping them providing with internships, and talking to them about importance of volunteering in our society, so students want to volunteer rather than forced to do so. Doing so will help improve our society’s condition because we will see more people helping each other rather than being selfish. Colleges should inform students about fraudulent cases that take place in the world on a daily basis, so the students could be better consumers. Colleges need to build programs for students which helps students with their critical thinking, and so that students could surround themselves with people who want to achieve similar goals in life. This will help students build a team, and help them be creators in life with their innovations. Doing so will
Many great minds believe that education is a powerful tool. Investing in your education is the most valuable and most rewarding thing a person can do to secure their future. Influential people who have brought positive changes to the world have said: “The investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. (Franklin). “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. (Nelson Mandela). “A brighter future starts with an education”. (Montgomery).
Capitalism is officially defined as “an economic system in which trade, industry and the means of production are controlled by private owners with the goal of making profits in a market economy” or better put by Michael Moore a “system of taking and giving, mostly taking”. I analyzed “Capitalism: A Love Story” by the documentary film maker Michael Moore to form a better understanding of the term “capitalism” and how it has affected those associated with it.
Brave New World and the society’s values have taken knowledge away from everyday people. Only leaders and those in power have access to these ideas and opportunities to expand their knowledge and role in society. This is done to prevent
Ultimately, it is apparent that there are a lot of issues to address in order to establish a successful education. The biggest issue is the affordability of schools because it determines the quality of one’s education. The quality of teachers and the resources available to all students will be addressed once the tuition is affordable because it will close the gap in the accessibility of education within the lower, middle and upper-class. Successful education establishes the path of human and economic development that will promote new industries, technologies, innovations and ideas for a better future.
Applying Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy of “Gospel of Wealth” to knowledge argues that those with greater intellectual “capital” have an obligation to benefit the rest of society. I wholly believe in the idea that those who have greater intellectual opportunities should contribute to society and help others; I hope that I will continue to act upon this belief. It is not so much as I feel responsible to contribute to society more than a personal desire positively impact the world by applying my current and future knowledge as well as my language skills to solve real-world problems in order to help others.
“Does Capitalism Have A Future?” is a scholarly book written by five scholars in an attempt to explore the possibility of a future collapse of global capitalism and proposes a hypothesis for the possibility of post-capitalism. Wallerstein, who is one of the scholars who wrote the book, argues that certain social movements of our contemporaneous days will create a transition to a post-capitalist world. He adds that the world’s contemporary struggle is an indication of the forthcoming new mode of production in the human history, which will most likely be a non-capitalist mode of production. “Does Capitalism Have A Future?” clearly states that there will be a struggle to determine the structure of a post-capitalist system and it also states that this change will happen soon, specifically in the next 3 or 4 decades. “What we need to analyze are the probable organizational strategies on each side in this struggle that started more or less in the 1970s and will continue in all probability to circa 2040 or 2050” .
Education is an infinite learning process that plays a vital role in modern society. Even now, without a higher education one cannot even get a simple occupation such as a sales clerk, carpenter, or custodian. From writing checks, filing taxes, driving a car, to budgeting groceries, all involve the pre- knowledge and basics of reading, writing, and calculating. Higher education is very important to the success of a person’s career goal. To avail all benefits and acquire a proficient education, one has to take the learning process as a solemn one.
In today's world, economics associated disciplines are of fundamental significance and application and this has encouraged me to pursue a degree in Economics. Economics has an important relevance in all of our lives. As consumers we try to make the best of our limited incomes. As workers we take our place in the job market. As citizens of a country our lives are affected by the decisions of our government: decisions over taxes, decisions over spending on health and education, decisions on interest rates, decisions that affect unemployment, inflation and growth. As dwellers on the planet Earth we are affected by the economic decisions of each other: the air we breathe, the water we drink and the environment we leave for future generations are all affected by the economic decisions taken by the human race. It is these stimulating issues that excite me about economics. I enjoy studying Economics enormously and believe my passionate interest in economics is continually strengthened by my regular reading of 'The Economist'