Paper instructions:
Imagine that you are a member of the Ashland Town Council and you must vote whether or not Wal-Mart should be permitted to build a store within city limits. In roughly two pages, discuss the costs and benefits of the Wal-Mart proposal for the citizens of Ashland. Consider economic, political and environmental costs and benefits. Use specific examples from resources including the film, “Store Wars,” as well as those listed in the attached document. You are free to organize the cost-benefit analysis any way you choose. (chart, essay, etc.)
Store Wars – Homework Resources
Background Information on Ashland and Wal-Mart
Ashland Town home page
Imagine that you are a member of the Ashland Town Council and you must vote whether or not Wal-Mart should be permitted to build a store within city limits. In roughly two pages, discuss the costs and benefits of the Wal-Mart proposal for the citizens of Ashland. Consider economic, political and environmental costs and benefits. Use specific examples from resources including the film, “Store Wars,” as well as those listed in the attached document. You are free to organize the cost-benefit analysis any way you choose. (chart, essay, etc.)
Store Wars – Homework Resources
Background Information on Ashland and Wal-Mart
Ashland Town home page
http://www.town.ashland.va.us/
Wal-Mart home page
http://www.walmartstores.com/
Web sites Against Wal-Mart
Sprawl-Busters home page
Sprawl-Busters home page
http://www.sprawl-busters.com/index2.html
Reclaim Democracy
http://reclaimdemocracy.org/walmart/
Benefits of Wal-Mart in a Community
http://houston.walmartcommunity.com/walmart-benefits-the-community/
