What I find in my email...

First a little background for those who did not come to this page through my home page: I used to be an Economics professor at the University of Connecticut (USA), specialized in macroeconomics. Now I am at the Federal Reserve bank of St. Louis. I maintain a website about economics research, IDEAS. And somehow, some people think I can solve all their problems. I get quite a few who think I will do their Economics homeworks, but others are way off track. Here is a little sample. Note: these are the complete emails. I just cut names and signatures. And I spare you the phone calls I get...
As this page is getting quite long, I have added a second one. And a third one. And a fourth one. And no even a fifth one.
Dear Sir, I am looking to export from Germany to Canada, woodflooring, but cannot locate the German wood association or list of exporters,

If you may help, thank you,

Can you please advise if you have an English version of the Guatemala labor laws? In particular, I am looking for:

- Minimum Wage
- Overtime Premium
- Maximum Regular Hours
- Maximum Overtime Hours
- Paid Holiday
- Vacation Days

Do you have this information available to you or know where I could get it?

Please advise.

Subject: economics

Hi!

I am an economics student and i am an admirer of your work and web pages! I have a few questions that I am not clear on in my studies and you seem to be the expert so i figured i would try asking you?? Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Thank you.... Here are my questions:

INFLATIONARY GAP

1. Can you show me how how the Federal Open Market Committee could correct an inflationary gap, appriopriately manipulating each of the following: the bond market, the money market, total expenditures on final goods and services, and the general equilibrium.

SUPPLY-SIDE ECONOMICS

2. The arguments in favor of supply-side economics have been quite tenuous. In the past, we have referred to it as Reaganomics, ''voodoo economics'' or trickle-down economics. What is the problem with providing tax breaks to corporations for research and development in order to strengthen the economy?

LABOR ECONOMICS

3. What would happen to the gross national product and the price level if no one discriminated against visible minorities in the labor market, but considered only bona fide occupational qualities?

BAILING OUT BANKS

4. Suppose that the government takes a bank into receivership and that this bank has liabilities of $2 billion in the form of deposits. Furthermore, the government also reimburses all the depositors of this bank, but also sells off bank assets, collecting $1.5 billion. How would you account for the other $500 million?

NATIONAL DEBT

5. In what way does the national debt link fiscal policy and monetary policy?

Subject: My idea

hi I would like to know if there is A place were I can get help with fileing for my patent,but I dont have any money.Thank,You

Subject: Processing tax number for non-profit church

I need my tax number so thatI may be able to establish my church ministry and what other information of requirement that I will need. My name Minister ____________________________________________ need this as soon as posible thank you

[This person actually sent two more follow up emails...]

I came across your website while searching for the proper or most commonly used derivation of the word "create" and also "to create."

In Webster's Dictionary, there is a reference to 'creatus' as a Latin derivation of 'create' or 'to create'. Would you be able and/or so kind as to educate me as to whether this is, in fact, true?

Thank you, in advance, for your consideration of my request.

Respectfully,

Subject: Hydro garden

I was wondering if you have access to any organization that fund hydroponic garden development. The banks in my area wont finance unless I put up my land. My land is worth more than my life because it was my grandfathers. I wish to start up a 1/2 acre to started for spring growing season now and build a greenhouse with profits made over the summer season. I would be interested in a limited partnership if I have too. I would appreciate any info that you can send me. Thank you

Dear Sir/Madam. I am a Tunisian MBA student, specialized in international finance and I am preparing a dissertation that deals with the Asian markets. My empirical research requires data on the:
(1)Real exchange rate(defined on a bilateral basis with repect to the U.S.dollar).
(2)Exports(in U.S.dollars).
(3)Imports(in U.S.dollars).
(4)Index of equity (stock) prices (measured in U.S.dollars).
(5)Broad money(M2).
(6)Gross international reserves(in U.S.dollars).
(7)Index of output.
(8)Money multiplier of M2.
(9)Terms of trade(defined as the unit value of exports over the unit value of imports).
These data are attributable to markets of : Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia ; for years 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997(Monthly data).
I will be very grateful if you send me the data required or you show me the way to get them.
Yours faithfully.
I'm doing some researh on Congressman Lee Hamilton, and I'm wondering why he attended Goethe Un. for 2 yrs. What kind of a school is it? Found you on the innernet, concerning Goethe Un., but my feelings about Hamilton are not to clear, he impresses me as being liberal and a one worlder. I do feel that Lee is a very MORAL person, but his politics are to far left. Would you let me hear from you, with information about the Un. of Goethe. Do they have E-mail? Thank You, ______ in snowy southern Indiana..
Using Microsoft Excel, I have written a Program which analyses Real Estate Investments, Cash Flows, etc.. Is there a way to produce independent software from this? What would be the cost associated with it? I would I protect my work? Mainly, is there a place where I can get all this information? Thank you kindly for any reply you can offer.
Dear sir: Today I ready your paper, it's very nice.I need your paper, please sent it to ____
I can't find an article that would be interesting for my degree thesis I would be very happy if you can send me.
I am intrested in how to go about in getting a complaint filed against my Family Human Services Worker.

I am not obtaining the help I need and need something done about this worker.

I have tried different options with useing the internet to locate help with this and ran across the economic thing here and would like to know if you could be of some help.

I would appreciate all answers possible.

Have a good day and thank You.

Hello,
This is from Travel Air Private Limited. South India's largest Travel Agency and Tour Operators.
We would like to have some Information about spain. We have a group of People who wish to shoot a Commercial Regional Language Movie in the Exotic Country of spain. We would like to know the formalities, proceedures for permissions, documentation required for the same. Your immediate responce is highly appreciated.
Thanking you,
With best regards,
Dear sir,

I'm a iranian student that study system engineering MS .Please send me an article about fuzzy systems in energy saving .

If you send me , I will become happy.

I am requesting information as to the requirements for licensing oneself as an immobilier in France. Also to whether not me being a licensed real estate agent for more than (6) six years in the United States will be given anu consideration.

I appreciate your prompt and immediate response.

regards,

Respected sir

I got this site through search and the id is: Retail Interest Rate Rigidity after Financial Liberalization.

This is the topic of my interest as i am at the initial stage of my Phd and my topic is to this title .

If can you do a kind help by providing me the detail information about the ineffiency of interest rate in India and it effects on credit offtake.

I will be greatful to you if you do me this favour.

Thank you.

I'm a techer in Germany and author of geographical schoolbooks. Actually I'm looking for informations to draw a map of the most important research or technology centers in the United States. Do you have an idea how I could manage that, that means how I could get the names of the centers? I do thank you for your answer.
Do you have any idea to teach or explain macroeconomics to a seven year old?
dera sir
i am a student doing a bsc hons economics and i'm presently doing a dissertation on the impact of corporate tax on the level of investment. can u plz provide me all ur support with relevent documents or any website thx in adv
To whom it may concern,
I'm interested in knowing if there is an expriment on implanting teeth to see if they grow within a persons gum tissue area and to have a normal growth of natural teeth.
I would appreciate any news on this delicate procedure and would like to know how to go about being a participant.
Thankyou kindly:
I have completed research in power quality for oilwell drilling. 10 years research. 5 years implementation With S.C.R.Fired capacitors. Enormous savings, and benifits.
hello.. zimme

I am ___________ from pakistan
i have to submitt an assignment on SOCILAL MOBILITY Ihave no material
Ineed theories views on social mobility at least four theoriest weber
marks and others

own view point on at least one of the theoriest . (write down ur own. I shall ammend it according to my own thinking)
an abtruct on subject

significence of topic (FEW LINES )
PLZ ALSO ADVISE ME THESIS TOPIC
I AM A STUDENT OF SOCIOLOGY

THANKS U VERY MUCH
PLEASE REPLY IN RETURN MAIL

LAST SATE OF SUBMISSION IS 3-2-2002

Hi! My name is __________ . Iam a student of the University of Puerto Rico (U.P.R.). I'm taking a course of International Theory that it is very interesting, i have a very good professor. I was wondering if you can provied me with information about how the hegemonic satbility theory can explain the recent conflicts in the persian golf. I find these very interesting and i'm looking foward to know more about it. Please i would realy thank you any help or knowledge you can bring me!!!
Hello my name is Stacey. I am a college student taking an anthropology course. One of my assignments asks for us to identify 3 US cities that have utilized tourism and culture as an economic development strategy (which city has been utilized?what has been used to utilize this city ex waterfront development, sports/stadiums, meusums, festivals, etc?) If you can give me any information or direct me to someone who maybe able to please let me know

Thank You

HI,HOW ARE YOU?
HAPPY NEW YEAR
I'M AN IRANIAN PERSON AND I'M STUDYING MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS IN IRAN.
IT'S VERY NEW BRANCHES HERE AND NOBODY CAN'T HELP US.KNOW I'M FINDING A TITLE FOR MY TEASE AND I DON'T KNOW WHICH IS GOOD AND HOW CAN I GET NEW RESEARCH,WE DON'T HAVE ANY P.H.D HERE.PLEASE GUIDE ME UNTIL WE WILL BE LINK YOU AND WE IMPROVE OUR KNOWLEDG IN HEALTH ECONOMICS AND PLEASE GUIDE ME WHAT'S THE BEAST TITLE FOR MY TEASE?
I'M SO THANK FROM YOUR HELP
hello my name is mr. yang and i will soon be attending college// before that i'm hoping you can help me with an essay topic for which i'll be using to apply for a scholarship

the topic is:"are the civil service laws that protect federal employees important? why? or why not?"

if you could please provide me with help on this topic with a choice and supporting reason
thank you
mr. yang

Good day Christian,

  I happened upon your web site seeking information about Alternative Health Care Plans.  What I mean by this is; I saw a news program about a doctor that solicited business whereby he was used as their primary health source.  He and his nurse would do office visits, home visits and such to keep the cost of health care down. 

  I am interested in this because we are trying to corner the market in Hair Care Salons here in the Kansas City Metro-plex area.  One of the things beauticians need is afordable health care.  I came up with the idea of purchasing services from a physican on a type of Blanket Purchase Agreement type because it seemed to work for the doctor I saw on tv.

  Well Christian it looks like you are the man.  I've sent a couple of e-mails but no one has responded as of yet.  I don't even know if I'm looking in the right direction but your web site provided some pretty convencing information to me. 

  Now you might say, go back to the source of the news story.  I won't be able to do that because I can't even remember what news channel or source provided the information.  I'm praying you have the information or at least you may be able to point me in the right direction.

  Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

God Speed,

Subject: some questions

So do those numbers in western banks really equal commodities in third world countries, or if we were to divert funds to provide the world with them, would the demand all of a sudden increase, and then the price, so the price we see of say 10 cents a day for food in a third world country, isn't real 10 cents if we tried to feed all of them? So why is the world economy so weak? There's enough arable land, machines, and labaratory recourse potential for the whole world. What good do those numbers do in the banks? Do you understand the entertainment industry, in that the cost of production is relatively low, in comparison to the charge. Why are there so many fixed prices in all services of Western capitalism? What do you think of the idea of eliminating profit and trading services, and necessary commodities? What would motivate the people is just a clean conciense and trying to achieve better relationships. So with millions of people able to work, how come we don't share the workload on simple jobs and have shorter work weeks? What is America's obsession with owning their own land? If there's extra land and recourses why don't we take in more immigrants, even if they have to be isolated to preserve the American integrity? Why do we invest in things that aren't of value, when not everyone has the necessities? Is competition really getting us anywhere? What about things like cigarette taxes, the government wastes more money on treating it then the revenue from taxes? Why do we conjure up jobs from the essense of American capitalism? Why do we still allow the Les Affairs system, even when huge corporations are making more money than they need? Who's to say that these people are responsible with that kind of power? So why is the market so hard to predict? What sets the trends? Obviously it has something to do with psychometrics and the ideology of the people, but this system isn't logical, nor does it feel good. What supports American materialism psychologically? What drives the consumer economy? Why do we make pointless products only to sell 'em back to each other just for the satisfaction of getting what we think is a good deal, yet is actually a waste? How can we play on the compulsive buyers habit of buying things on sale that they don't really need? Why is this still a caste system? Shouldn't the numbers represent moral staning and serivce to the community instead of being able to use a sytem like this? Why is the market so slow to change? Why didn't the market fail at the prospect of a supposedly successful war that will end up cripling the country more than it helps, because of long-term problems, and things like orange terrorism alert? So wouldn't people be better off idle than supporting a system like this? When do you predict deindustrialization and decentralization, or do you? If the top causes of death in the US are easily preventable, then why don't we stop them? Why don't we administer birth control to control the population growth? I realize that the leaders of foreign powers are corrupt, but there is no benefit for them to steal extra food if they have enough. The essense of humans is good, and with the necessities they can stay good people. With the majority of people good, 3rd world countries can take care of themselves.

Michael

Hi Christian, I am a student. I am very busy now with finals, just like you and i was on your web site looking for some economic information about Guyana, i clicked on and tried to search and to my surprise there was no information on guyana. Thanks for nothing. Good luck on your finals
Dear Mr. Zimmermann,

A pleasant day to you!

I would just ask you if graduates of Accountancy in the Philippines can apply for a job in the United States. And can we work in commercial banks or other financial institutions there? I am studying here in the Philippines but after graduation, I am planning to go to America for a job. Please advice me about such things. I will really hope for your reply.

Respectfully yours,

hai ,i want make new e-mail address in redifmail
I am an economist.My name is ____________. J am from Belgrade, Serbia. I am an posgraduated student. I am researching intra-industry trade developing countries.
Would be so kind, to send me something about this theme.

I hope that you would understand my request,

With hope of successful cooperation.

Sincere regards

Dear Sir/Madam

I would Like to receive from you alist of cosmetic manufacturers in Turkey for Business transactions.

Thank You.

hello sir/madam
with due respect kindly informayion iam from pakistan and i wanna visit for israel so please tell me complete information about visit visa or tourist an other residence visa iam thakfull to you

sencerly,

Dear Sir / Madam,

Kindly mail me the following information:

-List of Training Programme / Seminars to be conducted in future . Fee Schedule may also me annexed.

_ List showing addresses of Vocational / Technical Training Institutes / Schools which provide such training.

with best wishes,

I am desparately looking for a list of Norwegian Heating Equipment/controls distributors. Please help me if you can.
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HI, I'M VERY SORRY TO WRITE TO YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME, FROM TANZANI A, OK I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST YOU TO PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ON HOW DO YOU WORK IN COOPRATION WITH INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES IF YOU DO SO, OR OTHERWISE??

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR KINDNEES.

I am trying to repot immigrants that are working under vacation passes or student visas how can I do this?? The American people are all getting laid off and they are taking our jobs, they are not even suposed to be working!! Please Help!
Mr.. Zimmermann,
I would like to apply for an employment in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I have MBA in Business Administration
My PhD is in progress with Touro University International Currently I am Air Force active duty - Finance Department English, Serbo-Croatian, and German language proficiency skills 28 years old  

Please advise me if you can help me.

hey i was wondering if you can help me and give me some advantages and disadvanteges on genetically modified products before wednesday 26 of November 2003 in new zealand time

[Got it on November 24, 20PM EST]

Dear Sir

I wish advice you I have a new theory in noise pollution that would be solve a lot of problems in aerospace, aviation and other fields. But in my country I could not continue to my research because I could not find laboratory facility and other equipments that I need to them so I am seeking for research center that advocacy and support me to do my theory if you can help me in any way please inform me.

I am waiting for your answer.

I making a report : "How to reduce Interest Rates in Aruba and the Benefit of It" The interest rates in Aruba are 11% and Higher, it's too much, Worldwide the interest is below 8%. Because of these rates , mortgages is getting too high to pay for the people here. 60% of our population has a minimum wage ($650), incredible. Many people are loosing their homes. Can you please help make a difference on Aruba with these interests?
Christian

This letter is to inform you of my address change. Last year I received a income tax interception from _________ due to back child support. Since then I've relocated. My new address at this present time is 524 W. Rollins Street. Please notify me once you received this message to allow me to know that you did receive this memo.

Thank you.

hi d.r.how are you iam noura iam astudent inShatjah university UAE iam studying management information system i take in this semester (macroencomomic)which i love it.but my D.R give us some question which is apart of our class project but as i see it it is soo difficult.so i want from you to give me an idea to answer it .please please try to help me to answer my question if u can .just give me an.idea.if you cant answer it please tell me before the next week iam looking forward to seeing your email in my mailinbox... yours noura
Hi,
This is Skillet Records in Las Vegas, Nevada. Would you please send us a list of the CD and Tape music stores in your area.
Thank You,
Hello, My name is _______. I am a human resources professional attempting to research salaries and compensation standards in the Australian golf industry. I would greatly appreciate any guidance you may be able to give in my searching efforts.

If you do not provide any of the following information, could you suggest any websites, books or phone numbers I could call to gather the information? I can also be reached by phone, should it be easier for you: 480.477.0455.

The positions that I am looking for are all in the golf industry, and prefer area/city specific results. Thank you in advance for any assistance you may provide. There are approximately 85 positions that I am researching, here are a few examples:


FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- FM MANAGER
- BAR AND GRILLE MANAGER
- EXECUTIVE CHEF
- EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
- GRILLE ATTENDANT
- LINE XOOK
- OUTLET CHEF
- OUTLET SUPERVISOR
- SERVER
- ETC

FRONT OFFICE
- ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
- CONCIERGE
- ETC

GOLF OPERATIONS
- DIRECTOR OF GOLF
- GM
- HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
- DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
- FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
- TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR
- GOLF SALES MANAGER
- MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
- OUTSIDE SERVICE
- OUTSIDE SERVICE SUPERVISOR
- PLAYER SERVICES
- ETC

HOUSKEEPING
- EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
- ETC

MAINTENANCE
- GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT
- ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
- DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
- GREENSKEEPER
- SR GREENSKEEPER
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- MECHANIC
- ETC

OFFICE AND CLERICAL
- OFFICE ASSISTANT
- PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
- ETC

RECREATION
- DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
- RESERVATIONS MANAGER
- ETC

GOLF RETAIL
- ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
- MERCHANDISE CLERK
- MERCHANDISE MANAGER
- ETC

Subject: Do you have any statistics?

My name is Tony Salerno and my company is CSK Engineering Inc. Recently I designed a machine for the tapping industry. Before I approach any investors I need to do a market study.

The machine I have a patent pending on is a tapper. Tappers are used to put threads inside of holes so that a bolt may be screwed into it. The machines that perform this operation are called Tappers. Tapping Equipment and or machinery are what I need a market test done on. Could include tables explaining size of market, segmentation, growth patterns, distribution channels, price/quality segments, customer categories, future trends, market share/segmentation projections etc. Or as much information as possible. Some of the industries that perform tapping operations are: Stamping Plants, Cold Headers, and Screw machine products, Nut manufacturers. As well as tapping services.

Any help with this project would be appreciated .A few competitors are: _____________

i hope i'll have good information from you about binomial trees

send to me the information to

Could you please send me the evaluation report on the Norges banks performance, written by the Norwegian Bank watch.

[request coming from Norway]

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