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  • Economy

    Economy

    Scenario 1: If I had been hired as an economic consultant to evaluate the nation's airport security systems, I would explain at least the following questions in my evaluation: A) The feasibility of this system regarding the extra cost to the consumer: These security systems add another $5 to the cost of the airplane ticket. But in my opinion, this cost is justified. For the consumer who has purchased an airplane ticket, this is simply

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    Essay Length: 515 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 8, 2009 By: David
  • Civil War - North and the South Economy

    Civil War - North and the South Economy

    Economics are the key to a country's development and prosperity only if the country is united in one ideology. This was not the case in the pre-Civil War period. The fragile balance created by expansion of the North and the South made the Civil War inevitable because the economies of each were based upon free labor and slave labor. The economy in the South was primarily agrarian and based upon the slave-labor system. (F) The

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    Essay Length: 607 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 26, 2009 By: Stenly
  • A Basic Analysis of the Balkan Economy in Relation to the E.U.

    A Basic Analysis of the Balkan Economy in Relation to the E.U.

    I think that it is right to begin with the Theory of consumer choice. The above consumer has expressed his preference of choice. He has a taste for seafood which he prefers above all other types of food. This does not mean that he only eats seafood, but in line with the last two elements of the theory of consumer choice, he has shown his preference for taste and on that assumption, will do the

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    Essay Length: 10,791 Words / 44 Pages
    Submitted: March 4, 2009 By: David
  • Command Economy Vs Free Market Economy

    Command Economy Vs Free Market Economy

    Intorduction: Within the overall umbrella of the word "economy", one speaks today of the market economy, the formal economy, the informal economy, the underground economy, the productive economy and perhaps even the reproductive economy, the post-industrial or post-modern economy and the global economy. Thus while the concept of an economy is not fixed but arbitrary, and may have strayed rather far from the management of household resources, it is nonetheless spoken of in official circles

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    Essay Length: 2,560 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: March 4, 2009 By: David
  • Vietnam's Economy

    Vietnam's Economy

    Vietnam's Economy Vietnam is a unique civilization with highly cultured people. I chose this country because it is filled with natural beauty, tranquil rural settings, and bustling urban centers. In this period of renovation, Vietnam is emerging as an economic powerhouse in South East Asia. From the bustling commercial center of Ho Chi Minh City to the gracious capital of Ha Noi, local business is flourishing and international companies are lining up to invest in

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    Essay Length: 778 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 4, 2009 By: David
  • U.S. Economy

    U.S. Economy

    When considering the advantages and disadvantages of command and market economies, you may notice that they are usually straight forward, yet, both advantages and disadvantages may merge at times, resulting in an unclear issue, that could be debatable whether it is for the good of the society, or for the government. Therefore, what I am trying to say is that no matter how hard you try, it is always impossible to debate on which

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    Essay Length: 841 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 4, 2009 By: David
  • Economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico 16th - 18th Century

    Economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico 16th - 18th Century

    The economies of Cuba and Puerto Rico are very similar during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. As Spain colonized these two islands in the 16th century under the idea that gold was abundant. Thus in turn the islands became a safe port for Spain and her vessels. It also set out to be a huge migration from the Spain to the islands, because everyone was set to search for gold. . This turned out

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    Essay Length: 935 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Titanic - History of a Disaster

    The Titanic - History of a Disaster

    The Titanic - History of a Disaster On April 14,1912 a great ship called theTitanic sank on its maiden voyage. That night therewere many warnings of icebergs from other ships.There seems to be a conflict on whether or not the warnings reached the bridge. We may never know the answer to this question. The greatest tragedy of all may be that there were not enough lifeboats for everyone on board. According to Walter Lord, author

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    Essay Length: 1,399 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: March 22, 2009 By: Top
  • Taiwan History and Economy

    Taiwan History and Economy

    Immediately following World War II, Taiwan was still a predominated agricultural economy with half its labor force employed in agriculture and about 44 percent of net domestic product generated in that sector. However, basing on the infrastructure left behind by Japanese, a strong agriculture foundation and the capital assistance gathered from the United States, Taiwanese remarkably developed the pre-condition for economic takeoff. They successfully managed agriculture to provide a considerable net capital flow to non-agriculture.

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    Essay Length: 637 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Bhopal Disaster Case Study

    Bhopal Disaster Case Study

    On December 3, 1984, one of the worst industrial disasters of all time occurred in Bhopal, India. During the early hours of the morning a poisonous gas, methyl isocyanate (MIC), used in producing the pesticide, Sevin, leaked from a Union Carbide plant. When the gas dissipated it had killed at least 2,000 people and injured over 200,000 others. Under Indian law both a corporation and its officers can be held criminally liable. The Indian Government

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    Essay Length: 1,096 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Indian Economy Update

    Indian Economy Update

    India Econ Flash Friday Factsheet Introducing a quick update on key data items that are out each Friday ➤ Inflation now in double-digits – up 11.05%: The government’s worst nightmare has come true with inflation touching 11.05% for the week ending Jun 7 v/s 8.% last week and 4.28% a year ago. While this week’s data incorporates the effect of the fuel price hike (auto-fuels by 10%-15% and cooking fuels by 17%), the headline was

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    Essay Length: 301 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jack
  • Oil Prices and the Effects on U.S. Economy

    Oil Prices and the Effects on U.S. Economy

    Oil Prices and the effects on U.S. Economy In May of 2000, Forbes magazine ran an article minimizing the impact that oil prices would have on the US economy. In the article, author Peter Huber writes: Bill Gates is a very rich man, and that lets Alan Greenspan worry less about oil prices than he used to. Greenspan puts it more broadly, of course: "The economy has lessened its needs and ties to energy." Oil

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    Essay Length: 1,008 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • A Basic Analysis of the Balkan Economy in Relation to the E.U.

    A Basic Analysis of the Balkan Economy in Relation to the E.U.

    I think that it is right to begin with the Theory of consumer choice. The above consumer has expressed his preference of choice. He has a taste for seafood which he prefers above all other types of food. This does not mean that he only eats seafood, but in line with the last two elements of the theory of consumer choice, he has shown his preference for taste and on that assumption, will do the

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    Essay Length: 10,737 Words / 43 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Top
  • Economy in Long Run

    Economy in Long Run

    Economy in the long run There are number of factors which determine the long run growth of the US economy. The basic factors are called the factors of production land, labor capital and entrepreneurship. Without these four factors it would be impossible for any economy to grow or sustain growth in the long run. When the economy grows the standard of living in a country usually rises. Consumers will have more money to consume goods

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    Essay Length: 619 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Vietnam’s Economy

    Vietnam’s Economy

    The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forces under Ho Chi MINH, who took control of the North. US economic and military aid to South Vietnam grew through the 1960s in an attempt to bolster the government, but US

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    Essay Length: 466 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Jack
  • Man Made Natural Disaster: Acid Rain

    Man Made Natural Disaster: Acid Rain

    Ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, and acid rain are man-made disasters. The ozone layer is the part of the Earth's atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). The cause of ozone depletion is the presence of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and related halocarbons gases in the atmosphere. In the presence of Ultraviolet light, these gases dissociate, releasing chlorine atoms, which then go on to catalyze ozone destruction. The greenhouse effect, on the other hand, is a

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    Essay Length: 1,309 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Vika
  • A Critical Analysis of Three Worldviews and Their Implications on Curriculum

    A Critical Analysis of Three Worldviews and Their Implications on Curriculum

    A Critical Analysis of Three Worldviews and Their Implications on Curriculum “Abstract” This paper discusses three worldviews: Modernism, Postmodernism, and Faith. It explores several different aspects of these world views such as their epistemologies and philosophies. Then it discusses how these foundations impact curriculum. Finally it attempts to make an analysis of which worldview is truly curriculum wisdom. A Critical Analysis of Three Worldviews and Their Implications on Curriculum The purpose of this paper

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    Essay Length: 2,440 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Europe Economy

    Europe Economy

    Last week we discussed the geography of Europe, and I was very surprised at the progression of the discussion. I anticipated something along the lines of, “This island is England. South of England is France. West of France is Spain.” I was expecting a discussion of the strict geographical layout of the European nations, but was instead subjected to many other different ways to look at geography, ways that I would have never thought

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    Essay Length: 367 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Chocolates Bittersweet Economy

    Chocolates Bittersweet Economy

    Chocolate’s Bittersweet Economy Issues involved The main issue discussed in this article is that of illegal child labor in the cocoa industry in the South Western Ivory Coast, Africa, mainly illustrated with the example of the small village Sinikosson. 70 percent of all cocoa beans are grown in Africa, and 40 percent alone in the Ivory Coast, making it the number one profit of the country. Villages lack electricity, running water, health services and schools,

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    Essay Length: 3,303 Words / 14 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Steve
  • State of Us Economy

    State of Us Economy

    Just as generals are often accused of fighting the last war, the seeds of modern economic crises are sown by well-intentioned efforts to prevent a repeat of past ones. However, while the global �credit crunch’ may have its origins in the relaxation of monetary policy following the bursting of the dot com bubble and efforts to avert a US recession post-9/11, its impact on the global economy will be felt via the same transmission mechanisms

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    Essay Length: 607 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Study and Analysis of Thailand’s Developing Economy

    Study and Analysis of Thailand’s Developing Economy

    Study and Analysis of Thailand's Developing Economy The economy of Thailand, until recently, has been the model of progress and growth in southeast Asia. At present, the Thai economy is slowly recovering from the recent regional downturn. However, much of Thailand’s economic trouble could have been avoided. The problems encountered will be outlined in order to provide a model of what not to do in a similar situation. Thailand’s recent history has been one continuos

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    Essay Length: 2,255 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Victor
  • Wal-Mart Is Good for the Economy

    Wal-Mart Is Good for the Economy

    To some, Wal-Mart is a “corporate criminal.” A variety of critics have accused the company of engaging in questionable and exploitive practices on its way to becoming the largest business in the world. It has more than $250 billion in annual sales, which means that Wal-Mart has more revenues than legendary giants like Exxon, General Motors, and IBM. To get this big, Wal-Mart allegedly exploits its own employees by paying poverty wages and forcing them

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    Essay Length: 733 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Mike
  • Interest Rates in the Economy

    Interest Rates in the Economy

    Interest Rates in the Economy It has been an experience that competency in mathematics, both in numerical manipulations and in understanding its conceptual foundations, enhances a person's ability to handle the more ambiguous and qualitative relationships that dominate day-to-day financial decision-making (Greenspan). This quote is from Allan Greenspan, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board who was arguably the most powerful man in the world. Greenspan was also extremely financially intelligent. Being financially knowledgeable is

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    Essay Length: 1,519 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Anna
  • Tax and Its Implications

    Tax and Its Implications

    Pick a leading company. Now use the Resource-Based-View to analyze that company. How does this analysis differ from Porter’s Five Competitive Forces model? In this essay, I will set the scene for Starbucks Corporation, henceforth referred to as Starbucks and mention briefly its origins and some up to date financial information. I will apply the Resource-Based-View (RBV) approach to Starbucks, to identify its core competencies and strengths which have enabled it to grow. I shall

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    Essay Length: 1,314 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Mike
  • A Primer on How to Create a Bullet-Proof Disaster Recovery Plan for the Entire Organization

    A Primer on How to Create a Bullet-Proof Disaster Recovery Plan for the Entire Organization

    A Primer on How to Create a Bullet-Proof Disaster Recovery Plan for the Entire Organization Elizabeth M. Ferrarini, She is a free-lance writer from Boston, Massachusetts. Reach her at iswive@aol.com Minutes after the first of two planes plunged into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Inc., the largest tenant in the World Trade Center, declared a disaster and rushed its disaster recovery plan into place with the

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Artur

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