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Groundings Volume Two, Issue Two
Groundings Volume Two, Issue Two
Groundings
This is the full issue of Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 2. It includes a wrap of both the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium and the 3rd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series; a piece by Jesus Chucho Garcia that honors the late Norman Girvan; the official Save the Date for the 13th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium; information on the republication of The Groundings with My Brothers; a photo-narrative by Julian Plowden on the student protests at the Atlanta CNN Center; we then have 3 pieces surrounding the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry by Wazir Mohamed, Anne Braithwaite, and Rohit Kanhai, …
Who Takes Advanced Placement?, Benjamin Scafidi, Chris Clark, John Swinton
Who Takes Advanced Placement?, Benjamin Scafidi, Chris Clark, John Swinton
Faculty and Research Publications
In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the sources of achievement gaps between groups of students. One potential source is differential access to high quality educational opportunities. This paper provides an analysis of who takes Advanced Placement (AP) Economics. Using two years of administrative data on all high school students who take a course to satisfy Georgia’s graduation requirement in economics, we find large differences in enrollment in AP Economics across groups. Specifically, African-American and Hispanic students and students from low-income backgrounds are about half as likely to be enrolled in AP Economics as other students. However, …
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How Europe Underdeveloped African At 40, Michael O. West
How Europe Underdeveloped African At 40, Michael O. West
Groundings
Michael O. West digests the impact of How Europe Underdeveloped Africa 40 years after its publication. He brings to the front the atmosphere that Rodney endured leading up to the publication of his seminal work.
Memorable Moments
Groundings
We highlight some of the memorable moments of that members of the Foundation have experienced since the last issue.
Announcement Of The Walter Rodney Press
Announcement Of The Walter Rodney Press
Groundings
Introduction to and announcement of The Walter Rodney Press, which recently republished The Groundings with My Brothers.
Advertisement For The 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
Advertisement For The 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium
Groundings
The poster for the 12th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium to be held March 20th and 21st, 2015.
Notes On Ayotzinapa, Boca Floja
Notes On Ayotzinapa, Boca Floja
Groundings
Scholar and hip hop artist, Bocafloja, relates the current state of Mexico, specifically what has happened in Ayotzinapa.
2nd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2014)
2nd Annual Walter Rodney Speakers Series (2014)
Groundings
We take a look at the semester-long project to bring together intellectuals from all backgrounds and educations. Included: A brief synopsis of the Series and a photo narrative
11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up
11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium Wrap Up
Groundings
We take a look at the monumental occasion that was the 11th Annual Walter Rodney Symposium, held on March 21st and 22nd. Included: A brief synopsis of events and a photo narrative.
Cover And Table Of Contents
Groundings
This is the Cover and Table of Contents for Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 1
Groundings Volume Two, Issue One
Groundings Volume Two, Issue One
Groundings
This is the full isee of Groundings Vol. 2, Iss. 1.
Role Of Intelligence Inputs In Defending Against Cyber Warfare And Cyber Terrorism, Aniruddha Bagchi
Role Of Intelligence Inputs In Defending Against Cyber Warfare And Cyber Terrorism, Aniruddha Bagchi
Faculty and Research Publications
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The Cost Of Float To A Firm: Commercial Banking Treasury Management Analysis Case Study, Patricia R. Robertson
The Cost Of Float To A Firm: Commercial Banking Treasury Management Analysis Case Study, Patricia R. Robertson
Faculty and Research Publications
This case is ideal for an upper-level finance course that has an emphasis on short-term financial management. Despite significant advancements in electronic payment systems, most U.S. firms continue to pay invoices with paper checks mailed to suppliers. So long as the checks are received by the due date, firms are in compliance with supplier credit terms. However, paper checks must be processed and recorded by the supplier, deposited in the supplier’s bank, and cleared against the payer’s bank before the cash is transferred from the payer’s checking account to the supplier’s checking account. This delay in the conversion of a …