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Neva Say Never, 2002.
A look at the effects of capitalism on Russia's economy and society.
2,470 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The paper provides an overview of Russia's bid to change from a communist to a capitalist economy.The paper discusses how its antiquated infrastructure presents major, but not insurmountable problems for the Russian people and their economy. As the infrastructure improves, the author of the paper believes that there will be more foreign investment and a greater infusion of foreign ideas and technologies. The paper shows that building up the infrastructure is not the only task facing the new Russia. Old ways of thinking frequently get in the way of modern capitalism. The paper examines how centuries of Tsarism, followed by an even more oppressive communism, have inculcated in the minds of the Russian people a distrust for authority, and yet, at the same time, a complete reliance upon it. They have developed a herd mentality, while at the same time each individual tries to be the one antelope who snatches the extra blade of grass. The paper shows how an inefficient regulation and an overly personal political and governmental structure mean that Russia, even after all these years, is still, in the main, a society built upon direct personal bonds. The paper suggests that the Russian Federation has great potential, but first it must move forward into the Twenty-first Century and into the heart of the Western World.
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"According to the American steel producers, its Russian counterparts are stuck in a system that is midway between that of a state supported and state run system, and that of a free market economy. Often, Federation steel mills do not have to actually even pay for their supplies. They may simply barter for what they need. Furthermore, financial concerns are wholly different for the Russian manufacturer. Wages, taxes, and even suppliers? bills frequently go unpaid, and in spite of all this, there is little fear of bankruptcy. All of this is just the normal Russian way of doing business, an inheritance of more than sixty years of hard-line communism. One might call it the ?lazy? faire way of doing business. With no profit motive, and no competitive impetus, Russian manufacturers operated solely under the guidelines of government bureaucrats."
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Albanian Refugees from Kosovo, 2002.
A paper which traces the immigration movement of the Albanian minorities from Kosovo.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses how the Albanians of Kosovo were forced to partake in a mass migration move due to the dramatic rise in the degree of ethnic animosity and violence in the region, threatening the very existence of minorities, Albanians as well as others. The paper explores the reasons behind the sudden increase in Albanians seeking to leave Kosovo, including the role which NATO's attacks on the region played in their leaving. Finally, the paper examines why Switzerland became the Albanians' chosen immigration destination.
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"The best thing about the Swiss policy in regard to refugees is that they?re virtually no degree of discrimination in accordance to the manner, in which the refugees are treated in all aspects, this being apparent in light of the fact that once they cross the age of 16, all refugees are given a sum of CHF 3,250 [EUR 2,101] in order to attend language courses provided by private organizations. ? Furthermore, there are no restrictions implemented upon the refugees in terms of work, education, social welfare and citizenship too, the criteria for refugees being virtually the same as the one applying to citizens; A refugee who has been resident in Switzerland for at least 12 years may apply for Swiss citizenship."
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Jurek Becker?s ?Jakob the Liar?, 2002.
This paper discusses the role of the radio in Jurek Becker?s ?Jakob the Liar?, a Holocaust novel.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, $ 24.95
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This paper describes Becker?s novel ?Jakob the Liar?: Jakob, a Polish Jew in the Ghetto, finds himself a neighborhood hero by fabricating reports from his imaginary radio. The paper illustrate that the radio may not be real, but the impact Jakob?s radio reports have on the community is real: The inhabitants of this ghetto community now have a sense of hope as they are told of "reports" that the armies are coming to save them. The paper author feels that Becker?s use of the imaginary radio brings the reader into the reality of living in Jakob?s ghetto.
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"In the case of Jakob and Lina, the radio brings these two people closer together. When Jakob ?plays? the radio for Lina, it is a moment that draws them closer and one of sincere comedy. These were bleak times, and the radio essentially brings hope and happiness to a neighborhood that faces the inevitable. These moments happen often within the first half of the novel, as the radio reports are a ray of light. "
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Survival of the Fittest, 2002.
A paper on the status of the economy of the former Communist nations working to survive in a free market economy.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper analyzes the current economic state of Eastern European countries as they emerge from Communism into free market economic systems. It shows the hurdles facing these economies as they struggle to grow - from corrupt leaders to broken down legal systems, from the lack of infrastructure to limited resources. This paper looks at these problems and asks what can be done to solve them.
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"A few years after the collapse of the USSR the market began to emerge with vigor as inflation lowered and the rouble saw some semblance of stabilization. As living standards rose, it was assumed that the problems were over. The boom soon became invisible as in August 1998 the financial crisis created a national debt causing the rouble to become merely a quarter of its former value. Capitalists predicted the worst as the falling rouble caused the domestic productivity to increase and again the nation felt hope. Yet, past record has shown that the former communist economic conditions are worse than they seem. (Aslund, 2002)"
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Martial law in Poland in 1981, 2002.
A discussion of General Wojciech Jaruzelski's declaration of martial law in Poland in December 1981.
665 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper discusses the relationship between Poland and the Soviet Union at the time. It explains that Poland implemented martial law in order to avert a Soviet-led invasion.
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"Jaruzelski did not try to justify his actions in 1981 beyond asserting the need to protect Poland, but he has spoken on the subject more recently. The Communist Party's monopoly of power was threatened by the rise of Solidarity, and Jaruzelski knew that the Soviet Union had not hesitated to use force to suppress an anti?Communist uprising in Hungary in 1956 and had done so again against the liberal "Prague Spring" in 1968."
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Germany and European Union, 2002.
An analysis of the unification of West and East Germany, its integration in the EU and how it affected the identity of the country.
745 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the current social, economic and cultural state of a United Germany. It looks at how the previously ultra nationalistic country has been used as an example by the EU to show that a country can maintain its own identity and still be part of a Greater Europe. Contemporary history of Germany is examined, since the collapse of the Berlin Wall until present.
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"After the fall of Berlin Wall and the Unification of West Germany and East Germany, the United Germany due to its size and strength has often been perceived as the leader of the European Union. This situation and perception worries and annoys the other European Union members because of the German reputation in the past, in the World War. This problem which is often called the "German Problem" and as European members try not to hold past against Germany to such degree that it damages integration. The problem of European Security was the major concern and an essential determinant in all proposals and considerations on Germany's European integration. The image of Germany in the past was also a major consideration and its neighbors knew that a united Germany would emerge at some stage in the postwar developments, despite the fact that they would have prefer the partition to remain in post war Europe."
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Turkey's Economy, 2002.
This paper compares Turkey's economy in the 1970's with that of the 1990's.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses major economy-related events that occurred during the two periods studied. An overview of the major events of each period is given and the features of each period?s economy are laid out. With respect to the 1970s, 1977 is examined as the ?crisis year? and failed economic stabilization programs are looked at.
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"Turkey is a unique country that lies partially in Asia and partly in Europe. The Asian and the European part of the country are separated by the Bosporus, which is the water link between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Although the areas constituting Turkey have a very ancient history, the modern day Turkey became a Republic in 1923 under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk) after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Turkey?s economy is a mixture of modern industry and ancient agriculture that has undergone many ups and down throughout its history. In this paper we will focus on the economy of Turkey in the 1970s & 1990s, and discuss the major economy-related events that occurred during this period."
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Dr. Strangelove and the Cold War in America, 2008.
A review of Stanley Kubrick's film, "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb".
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses Stanley Kubrick's film, "Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", and how Kubrick takes shots at all the different attitudes toward the Cold War. The paper states that Kubrick's mind developed a very different view of this time in American history, one of sarcasm and ridiculous characters, but his film will go down as one of the first of its kind. The paper then notes that Kubrick believed that the United States was just as much to blame as the Soviet Union for this difficult period in American history. In the end, the paper maintains that Kubrick's movie is an important watch for anyone studying Cold War America as well as provides for some entertainment and another outside look at the entire situation.
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"Sometimes as Americans we find our every possible action throughout the world as being righteous. As Terry H. Anderson wrote, "Most Americans agreed that in a world of good and evil, they represented the beacon of hope, the defender of freedom" . Despite what most Americans thought, Kubrick believed both countries to be very wrong. He found it ridiculous that the two major powers in the world would use a nuclear weapon to kill off all human life over nothing. I believe that's why he found so much humor in the situation."
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Krushchev's Cuban Missile Crisis, 2006.
A discussion of the Soviet role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper argues that the Soviet Union, led by Krushchev, intentionally caused the Cuban Missile Crisis. The paper shows how Kruschev used Cuba as an indirect means to stop the United States from abusing power in international affairs. The paper describes the Soviet Union's strategies of taking advantage of the United States' political upheaval and turning Cuban leader Fidel Castro into a communist. The paper discusses how although Krushchev agreed to withdraw his missiles from Cuba, the United States had to pledge "never to invade Cuba again." The paper uses MLA style footnotes in place of a bibliography.
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"One of the most dramatic events in U.S. diplomatic history, the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, led the world to the brink of nuclear war. The crisis began when U-2 reconnaissance planes illegally flew over Cuba and discovered new Soviet medium-range ballistic missile bases on the island. America's "formidable Cold War adversary" had installed the weapons within range of the U.S. in order to protect Cuba and threaten the U.S.; The Soviet Union, led by Khrushchev, intentionally caused the Cuban Missile Crisis and used Cuba as an indirect means to stop the United States from abusing power in international affairs."
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The Euro, 2008.
Describes how the euro aids globalization of the world market.
2,905 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that the euro has served as the greatest economic policy experiment, uniting several large countries and facilitating greater competition, trade and financial stability. The paper points out that the euro spawned a new era of competition for Eurozone businesses, radically reducing transaction costs, creating a broader pool of savings with a diversified set of options for borrowers and increasing competition between legal environments. The paper also reports that the implications from increased international trade due to the euro include the elimination of deadweight loss and a gain to consumers. The paper concludes that the euro will continue to play a critical part as the Information Age continues to mold previously segmented economies into one thriving global economy.
Table of Contents:
The Globe
Unprecedented Competition
Trade Amplification
Financial Stability
Conclusion
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"It is intuitive that sharing a common currency increases trade between a pair of countries, but the major question is why. Rose simply admits that he does not know. He speculates that a common currency might mean greater political commitment to a long-term economic integration or perhaps greater financial integration between two countries. While the reason behind this is still a puzzle, it nevertheless has many implications for both the EMU and the increasingly global economy."
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Why Communism Failed, 2008.
A discussion on the many factors that contributed to the fall of communism in the U.S.S.R. and other previously communist nations.
2,441 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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The paper states that the idea of a classless society with no exploitation brought about communist societies throughout the world. Countries such as Russia, China and North Korea had all embraced the communist ideology and had run their countries based on communist principles. The paper comments that, grand though the communist idea was, communism still failed in the countries that embraced its principles. Communism failed because of several reasons. This paper gives an overview on what communism is all about and why it was adapted by different countries. The paper also discusses the numerous reasons why communism ultimately failed.
Outline:
Introduction
The Origin of Communism
The Fall of Communism
Summary
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""Communism had its origin in the 1848 as Karl Marx and Frank Engels published the Communist Manifesto which cited the basic principles and ideas of communism. This manifesto criticized the capitalist economy as creating classes (The bourgeois and the proletariat) among its citizens which resulted to the oppression and exploitation of classes which are lower than the other classes. Communism was designed to develop a society without class distinctions and have a true sense of equality among its people without any social problems such as racism, sexism and class oppression."
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S. Drakulic's "How We Survived Communism", 2006.
Reviews Slavenka Drakulic's "How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed", a collection of short essays describing the everyday life of a woman under communism in Yugoslavia.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Slavenka Drakulic, in "How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed", tells of her experiences and her friends' everyday lives and political experiences living in communist Yugoslavia from a woman's perspective. The author points out that the reason for the collapse of communism, according to Drakulic's book, is the failure of communism to provide the basic necessities for the female half of the Yugoslavian population. The paper concludes that Drakulic believes that communism is more than an ideology or a method of government but rather a state of mind and habit, which has yet to be erased from the collective consciousness of those who have lived under it.
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"Communism failed to provide freedom of expression and speech. Journalists who go astray and write negatively about the system are often given "tender persuasion" by the government. These persuasions cause journalists to self-censor themselves and cause paranoia and distrust for other journalists.
"The book also mentions on how Drakulic was in amazed bewilderment regarding the homeless people in New York and how she sees the injustices because of the "communist eye" that sticks to people who lived under communist systems."
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