Anakin and Padmé are having a discussion of democracy vs. authoritarian ruling. Padmé, a public servant, asks Anakin why he doesn’t like politicians. They both agree that the politicians need to “sit down and discuss the problem, agree what’s in the best interest of all the people, and then do it.” Padmé explains that sometimesContinue reading “Anakin And Padmé Discuss Government (Attack Of The Clones)”
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Palpatine Takes Over Government (Revenge Of The Sith)
Palpatine is explaining that the Jedi have a plan to take over the government and that he announces that the Republic will be reorganized as the Galactic Empire. As Palpatine takes over the government, Padme states “this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.” Historically, strong governments have relied on democracy and free market asContinue reading “Palpatine Takes Over Government (Revenge Of The Sith)”
Qui-Gon’s Republic Credits Are No Good (The Phantom Menace)
Qui-Gon is looking to purchase a T-14 hyperdrive generator, so he speaks to Watto. As Watto is the only person to have what Qui-Gon is looking for, he must take the price that Watto has set. The trouble is with how Qui-Gon is willing to pay (with Republic credits). Watto is unwilling to accept theContinue reading “Qui-Gon’s Republic Credits Are No Good (The Phantom Menace)”
Padmé and Palpatine Discuss Bureaucratic Failure (The Phantom Menace)
Padmé Amidala and Palpatine discuss the concerns over the bureaucrats. Bureaucrats are government officials, who cause inefficiencies, known as Bureaucratic Failure. A corrupt bureaucrat does not want to take action because they are on the payroll of another organization; however, Bureaucrats don’t need to be corrupt to be inefficient. This is often due to aContinue reading “Padmé and Palpatine Discuss Bureaucratic Failure (The Phantom Menace)”
Obi-Wan And Qui-Gon Face A Trade Dispute (The Phantom Menace)
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan try to stop a trade blockade. Trade blockades are a type of trade dispute that occurs when one party attempts to cut trade from another party using force. This is very common in times of war when one party is attempting to stop another from obtaining supplies. A Trade Dispute, or aContinue reading “Obi-Wan And Qui-Gon Face A Trade Dispute (The Phantom Menace)”
R2-D2 Faces Discrimination (Attack Of The Clones)
Anakin, Padme and R2-D2 are on a ship in the cafeteria area, when R2 goes to the foodservice area to get food for Padme. R2 is told by another Droid, who is serving the food, that there are “no Droids!” allowed to get food. This is an example of discrimination that some individuals have facedContinue reading “R2-D2 Faces Discrimination (Attack Of The Clones)”
Obi-Wan Learns About Clones (Attack Of The Clones)
Obi-Wan is learning about the production process of Clones. There are intense training programs and growth acceleration that allows the production time to be cut in half. This is similar to the production of other goods that have the optimal inputs and allow for more efficient production. It is important for a firm to chooseContinue reading “Obi-Wan Learns About Clones (Attack Of The Clones)”
Character Profile: Jango Fett
Jango Fett is a bounty hunter and makes appearances of “Attack of the Clones”. Jango is the original donor of the clone army and his son, Boba Fett is a clone of him. He has the goal of assassinating Padme Amidala.
Character Profile: Watto
Watto is a junk dealer and human trafficker who made appearances in “The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones”. Watto was the owner of Anakin and his mother, and deals own a massive Junkyard on Tatooine.
Character Profile: Greef Karga
Greef Karga is a leader in the bounty hunter’s guild in the television series “The Mandalorian”. Greef was the individual who gave Mando the bounty that led him to the Child.