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  1. What statistics does Thomas Sowell use to support his claims? What are the two “wild cards” (par. 6) that he refers to? Why does he call them “wild cards”?

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    Questions: - What statistics does Thomas Sowell use to support his claims? What are the two “wild cards” (par. 6) that he refers to? Why does he call them “wild cards”?
  2. Whom does Sowell blame for what he characterizes as misconceptions regarding the economy? What does he imply about their motives? How might they respond to his implications?

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    Questions: - Whom does Sowell blame for what he characterizes as misconceptions regarding the economy? What does he imply about their motives? How might they respond to his implications?
  3. Identify a major claim that Sowell makes and analyze his argument according to the Toulmin model (p. 126). How persuasive do you find his argument? Explain.

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    Questions: - Identify a major claim that Sowell makes and analyze his argument according to the Toulmin model (p. 126). How persuasive do you find his argument? Explain.