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Resources of Economic Data
Resources of Economic Data There are many different resources that can be used to retrieve historical economic data as well as forecast future economic data. The resources are both useful and valuable when looking into these types of data as they have a wide range of information. Some of the main resources that can be used for this are the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Energy Information Administration
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Criminal Justice Overview
As the inmate population is increasing and a growing concern in the U.S., many law enforcement agencies have analyzed data about the situation and are working to fight it. Despite a steady decrease in crime and arrest rates over the past 10 years, the United States has had to struggle with the persistent growth of the inmate population and a high rate of recidivism among convicted offenders under supervision (Huff Post Politics, 2015). The
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The Leakages in Africas Beggsra Bowl
Hi my names josh and im going to talk today about the leaks in Africa’s beggars bowl now I as well as many had always had the view that Africa was a poor underdeveloped continent from the charity adverts to just the general consensus that this was the case so when I was told that we were going to visit Nigeria for a wedding 9 years ago I wasn’t exactly looking forward to it, weddings
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How Important Were Economic Factors in Shaping American Foreign Policy Between 1890 and 1917?
Between the years 1890 and 1917, the US experienced a significant change in its foreign policy. These changes represented a transition from isolationism to expansionism. Indeed, the US was able to make many countries dependent on the dollar and more than able to protect its own trade interests. These changes were largely due to economic factors which allowed for an increase in trade and also in the creation of new markets for exports. However, despite
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Social Enterprise and Socio-Legal Structure: Constructing Alternative Institutional Spaces for Economic Development
Article: Lionais, D (2010) “Social enterprise and socio-legal structure: constructing alternative institutional spaces for economic development” Summary: In this article, Lionais examines the viability of place-based business as an alternative to social enterprise within the context of supporting the social economy. He argues that increasingly, social enterprises in particular are now “expected” to be self-sufficient as well as achieve their social objectives, which has become problematic. The alternative of place-based business, Lionais argues, mitigates a
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Basel II and Project Finance – the Architecture of a Cash-Flow Based Rating Model for the Controlling of Energy Projects
BASEL II AND PROJECT FINANCE – THE ARCHITECTURE OF A CASH-FLOW BASED RATING MODEL FOR THE CONTROLLING OF ENERGY PROJECTS Draft Version – needs to be formatted Abstract The following article describes the development of a Basel II conforming rating model for energy projects in the United States. Firstly, it gives an overview over the entire architecture of the rating module with its three parts: a) the macro layer; b) the industry specific layer and
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Human Resource Management Overview Hrm 300
Human Resource Management Overview Mindy Gomes HRM/300 17 May, 2015 Don Herrmann ________________ Human Resource Management Overview Human resource management (HRM) is essential for an organization to thrive. The organization relies on the skills and performance of its employees. HRM supports organizations in attaining their goals by hiring and maintaining effective employees. The human resource manager is usually in charge of the staffing, training, and retention of employees. HRM has a goal of improving the
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Agile: A Brief Overview
AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AN ESSAY FOR TJS6: SOFTWARE BUSINESS Author: Marti Masters Instructor: Ph.D. Sami Hyrynsalmi 08.05.2014 Turku, Finland ________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE: The Research Question ....................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 2 BRIEF HISTORY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY ................................... 2 - 3 THE BIRTH OF AGILE ........................................................................................................... 3 - 4 THE PRINCIPLES OF AGILE ................................................................................................ 4 - 5 WHAT INDUSTRY EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AGILE ............................................................. 5 - 6 CASE STUDY ........................................................................................................................ 6 - 8 IS
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Gender and Trade
Jan Joel C. Atanacio Elizabeth Uy Eviota, PHD SA113 Report Gender and Trade This article on gender and development focuses on gender and trade, more specifically on the topic of making trade work for gender equality and the workings done by The Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association and the initiative called The Women’s Edge Coalition trade impact review (TIR). The article Making Trade Work For Gender Equality by Zo Randriamaro and Charlie Sever focuses on the
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Discussion Overview
Discussion Overview The simple act of exchanging information with an offeror is a justifiable definition of “discussions”. FAR 15.306 (c) and (d) explains in detail that agencies shall evaluate all proposals in accordance with FAR 15.305 (a), and if discussions are to be conducted, establish the competitive range. Discussions are really designed to give the Government the ability to obtain the best value, based on the requirement and the evaluation factors set forth in the
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Global Economic Environment: Cuba
Global Economic Environment: Cuba 1. On the Cuban embargo: 1.1.Think about the embargo and its impact on GDP. Embargo is a restriction imposed by another country on goods and services imports as well as capital inflows. What elements of Cuban GDP are affected by it? GDP is: GDP=C+I+G+XN, where C is consumption, I is investment, G is public expenditures and XN is net exports (exports –imports). The embargo directly affects on the exports, the country
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Overview of the Corporate Debt Maket of Past Twelve Months
Altoona state investment board: December 2008 Yi Wang The head of Altoona state investment board has to decide how to handle the €100 million investment that had been made to the fourth fund of Permira. Altoona has faced the dilemma about whether to accept the punitive offers Permira gave. In order to make a reasonable decision, Altoona need to address three factors. Firstly, is this offer valuable in current environment? Secondly, how much Altoona need
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Obesity Economics Research
The Economics of Obesity Stephanie Kingsbury GMGT 580 Professor Clair Smith April 16, 2015 Bibliography Baum, Charles L., and Shin Yi Chou. "The Socio-economic Causes of Obesity." (n.d.): n. pag. NBER Working Paper Series. Sept. 2011. Web. Drewnowski, Adam, and Nicole Darmon. "Journal of Nutrition." Food Choices and Diet Costs: An Economic Analysis. N.p., 2005. Web. 15 Apr. 2015. Finkelstein, Eric A., and Kiersten Strombotne. "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition." The Economics of Obesity.
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Effects of Terrorism in Africa
EFFECTS OF TERRORISM IN AFRICA Effects of Terrorism in Africa Name Institution Effects of Terrorism in Africa Terrorismis the intentional use of violence by a group or individuals with the aim of gaining personal goals through ways that threaten a population, further than that of an immediate target (Rotberg, 2005). The activities of the terrorist group follow a particular pattern: airplane hijacking, kidnapping, threats, bombing, and assassinations. The result of this acts lead to the
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Economic Growth
Social welfare and economic growth By Ole Meldgaard One of the hottest issues in the political debate is the link between economic growth and social welfare. Is economic growth and social welfare contradictory, so we have to choose? It has been debated for centuries and this question underlies also discussions today on long-term strategic challenges in welfare states economy. It is argued that we must cut social spending to expand economic growth. The basic argument
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Ee.Uu: Economía Y Política Monetaria (spanish)
EE.UU.: Economía y Política Monetaria C:\Users\jsurichaque\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ZO8T8EAQ\Logo Coril genérico.jpg EE.UU.: ECONOMÍA Y POLÍTICA MONETARIA El continuo fortalecimiento del mercado laboral ha sido muestra de la recuperación económica de los EE.UU. En el gráfico XX, se puede apreciar que la tasa de desempleo se ha reducido sostenidamente desde los máximos niveles registrados de 10% en la época de crisis, hasta el nivel actual de 5.3% en el mes de junio. Los índices PMI (Purchase Managers
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Case Management Overview
Case Management Overview Case managers play a very important role in human services. They play thirteen roles that are all very important to getting the clients the help that they need. There are four theoretical models that can be used to identify problems and the causes of those problems. Also, when working with special populations there are going to be some issues that the case manager needs to be prepared to discuss. There are thirteen
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Review China’s Engagement in Africa: Scope, Signi¢cance and Consequences
________________ Introduction ‘China’s engagement in Africa: scope, significance and consequences’ is written by Dr. Denis M. Tull, the Deputy Head of the Research Division: ‘Middle East and Africa’, at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. In ‘China’s engagement in Africa: scope, significance and consequences’, China’s vastly increased involvement in Africa between the early 1990s and mid 2000s is being discussed. Dr. Tull has published several SWP Research Papers; which are politically relevant analyses
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Economics of Marijuana in the Usa
Jack Doherty Microeconomics - Yarti Deonaran September 30, 2014 Economics of Marijuana in the USA Millions of people across America, and even around the world, use marijuana everyday, but what exactly is it? The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines marijuana as “the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which contains the psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as other related compounds”(NIDA). Marijuana, frequently referred to as weed
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Harley Davidson Effect on Economics
Harley Davidson Effect on Economics Harley Davidson Effect on Economics Derrick Alston Southern New Hampshire University ________________ Abstract This paper will discuss the start of Harley Davidson Corporation from 1901 to its present standing within the business community. William S. Harley is credited with the starting of the Harley Davidson Company and designed its first prototype using a bicycle fitted to a motor. The intent of the cycle was for racing and speed competition. The
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Financial Analysis of Exchange Traded Funds
Klucker Warren Buffet said ‘Never depend on a single income. Invest to create a second source.’ This is easier said than done, considering investing has a variable amount of risk associated with it. Money used from the single income could be even smaller if the second source fails. That is why mitigating risk is important and there are various investment options and vehicles to choose from to match the style and risk that can suit
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Were the Spanish Colonial Effects on South America Harmful?
Table of Contents Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Essay 3-9 References 10 ________________ Colonialism is when a country dominates another country's territories, and they have power over their politics and economy. "Exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country" is the definition of colonialism (World Web, 2014). Another way to define colonialism is " the policy or practice of
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The Rise of Bangladesh’s Textile Trade
The Rise of Bangladesh’s Textile Trade The Rise of Bangladesh’s Textile Trade 1. Why was the shift to a free trade regime in the textile industry good for Bangladesh? Employment and economic growth in Bangladesh depends upon exports of textile products which were allowed through a preferential quota system for textile market export from poor markets to rich markets. As soon as the shift to a free trade regime appeared along with the competition with
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The Politics of Economic Liberalization in India
The Politics of Economic Liberalization in India The paper traces the policy changes that occurred prior to liberalization in the 1990s and argue that reforms in industries started much before 1991 (i.e. in the 1980s). It takes a different approach to understand liberalization (unlike earlier approaches which state fiscal crisis and balance of payment crisis as the causes of liberalization). The route that the paper takes is towards understanding the policy discourse much before the
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Consumer Behavior Overview
Michael J. De Jesus Consumer Behavior Final When compiling the list of 5 most important things I learned from Consumer Behavior class this semester, I came up with about 12 topics. I then narrowed down this list to these 5 important things: Consumer-Rooted & Consumption Specific Segmentation Perception More specifically the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) Brand Personality Deep Metaphors Memory, Learning & Motivation Okay, perhaps that is more than 5 but I will be
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