I got my first event today, and it's a good one...
$1:
Another nations container ship carrying valuable items has crashed on you shores.
Option 1: Keep the ship wreck a secret and disperse the items throughout your country. Population happiness +2
Option 2: Return the items to the owners and receive a finders reward. Citizen income +$5.00.
No Response. Population happiness -1
I'm thinking option 2 but might chose option 1 because it's funnier.