Economics and Ethics 2 2
Step 1
Choose either Option A or Option B and post a 150+ word discussion by Sunday, 11:59 pm MT, Be specific and give examples, using at least two outside references, to buttress your argument. Cite all sources in APA format.
Option A:
“The method of health care in the US is despicable because it forces too many to choose between health and survival (medicine and eating). Given modern science, health care should be a right not a privilege.”
Discussion:
Using your reading in this course so far and other research, discuss the ethical concepts referred to in this statement – NOT your opinion of the Healthcare System!
Option B:
“Economic inequality is the most destructive force in any society. However, any forcible means to equalize economic situations are destructive to both innovation and civic responsibility. Civic
responsibility should mean that those who are at the extreme high end of the wealth bell curve
willingly share their good fortune with those who are at the bottom of the wealth bell curve. Any failure to do so should be considered a betrayal of citizenship in favor of the self.”
Discussion:
Using your reading in this course so far and other research, discuss the ethical ramifications of
this statement.
