Name: Gentiana Çileposhi
Section: American Politics
Professional Email: gentiana.memia@hotmail.com
Professional Status: Graduate Student
Institution: Ana2011
Scheduling Preference: No Preference
Proposal Type: Paper
Panel Title:
Panel Description:
Co-author info:
Co-presenter info:
Paper Title:  Is USA a political power or economic power country
Abstract:
Abstract: Is America a political power or a economic power country . What is economic power? It is the power to produce and to trade what one has produced. In a free economy, where no man or group of men can use physical coercion against anyone, economic power can be achieved only by voluntary means: by the voluntary choice and agreement of all those who participate in the process of production and trade. In a free market, all prices, wages, and profits are determined—not by the arbitrary whim of the rich or of the poor, not by anyone’s “greed” or by anyone’s need—but by the law of supply and demand. The mechanism of a free market reflects and sums up all the economic choices and decisions made by all the participants. Men trade their goods or services by mutual consent to mutual advantage, according to their own independent, uncoerced judgment. A man can grow rich only if he is able to offer better values—better products or services, at a lower price—than others are able to offer. Now let me define the difference between economic power and political power: economic power is exercised by means of a positive, by offering men a reward, an incentive, a payment, a value; political power is exercised by means of a negative, by the threat of punishment, injury, imprisonment, destruction. The businessman’s tool is values; the bureaucrat’s tool is fear. But nearly 400 years ago, the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes wrote that peace and security among the people were impossible without a government to enforce them. In his new book A Case for Goliath: How America Acts as a World Government in the 21st Century, Michael Mandelbaum, a political analyst at Johns Hopkins University, writes that after the Cold War, the United States played an important role in maintaining world order. This offers guarantees. Their military presence suppresses suspicions in Europe and Asia that would otherwise be felt and could lead to unintended political turmoil. The United States is leading the fight to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to dangerous regimes or groups. " According to Professor Madelbaum, America also offers these services in the international economy.America's role, he says, brings benefits because it provides products to the public even without controlling the politics or economics of other societies. So why do so many people in the United States and around the world criticize this kind-hearted Goliath? Political interests, particular policy disputes and cultural differences are some of the reasons Mr Mandelbaum offers. But some analysts disagree.Benjamin Barber, a professor at the University of Maryland, says the United States often acts more as a dominant power than a government.“American hegemony brings some benefits to people. It can bring police control and security, cash for aid and banks, etc. And, normally, a rich country can do things that poor countries can't do. But they do so to the detriment of freedom, autonomy, justice and even the participation of people to govern their future, which is the true meaning of democracy. "Professor Barber says regime changes from the United States to Iraq and Afghanistan are examples of America imposing its will on other countries. What the world needs, says Mr Barber, is a multinational governing body to tackle global issues such as energy supply, pollution, natural disasters, epidemics and conflicts. Meanwhile, emerging regional powers such as China and the European Union are trying to have more international influence. But so far, neither has the economic strength, political will or military power to reach an international consensus to take the lead in the world community. So if the United States were to reduce its role in international relations, most analysts warn that the world could become more dangerous and less prosperous.

Name: Joshua Meddaugh, Ph.D.
Section: American Politics
Professional Email: joshuameddaugh@clayton.edu
Professional Status: Associate Professor
Institution: Clayton State University
Scheduling Preference:
Proposal Type: Paper
Panel Title:
Panel Description:
Co-author info: ,Jason Davis, Ph.D. Clayton State University Lisa Holland-Davis, Ph.D. Clayton State University
Co-presenter info:
Paper Title:  4th and Downs: An Economic Theory of Governance and the NCAA
Abstract:
Anthony Downs (1957) created an economic theory of governmental decision-making which argues that the social function of government, to formulate and carry out polices, is a by-product of political parties private motivations, which is to increase their “income, power, and prestige” (p. 137). Working on this theory, we argue that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is an association in name only and is acting as a government agency that is seeking only to maximize their private interest which is income, power, and prestige. We argue that the member institutions (political parties) of the NCAA not only recognize, but willingly accept and promote, the NCAA in order to protect their own private motivations while maintaining the veil of amateurism (McCormick & McCormick 2008 ). Ultimately, this work seeks to rightfully classify the NCAA as a government and unveil the nature of this agency’s decision-making.

Name: Joshua Sandman
Section: American Politics
Professional Email: jsandman@newhaven.edu
Professional Status: Full Professor
Institution: Univ. of New Haven
Scheduling Preference: Friday Morning
Proposal Type: Paper
Panel Title:
Panel Description:
Co-author info:
Co-presenter info:
Paper Title: Trump As Populist President: A Perspective For Understanding the Trump Presidency  
Abstract:
I contend that the Trump Presidency needs to be understood as a populist presidency. As a populist Trump continues to reach out to common citizens who believe that their interests and concerns have not been addressed by established government, economic, and social institutions. His actions in office, narrative campaign rallies,, and public persona are all oriented towards his supportive and loyal base -- the white working class (especially in small towns and rural areas), conservative republicans, Evangelical Christians, and social and cultural conservatives. I study the Trump presidency and other modern presidents attempting a populist presidential framework. Please Note: I am a Saturday Sabbath observer and would greatly appreciate (if my paper is accepted for presentation) being assigned to an early Friday morning panel.