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Rebirth of Europe, 2008.
A discussion of the book "Rebirth: A Political History of Europe since WWII "by Cyril E. Black, R.D. English, J.E. Helmreich, A.J. McAdams, and P.C. Helmreich.
1,201 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper covers the political history as depicted in the book, "Rebirth: A political history of Europe Since WWII" by Cyril E. Black et al. Specifically, the paper discusses why certain European countries decided to merge their economic policies after World War II.
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"There were several factors that led to this decision to band economies together. The authors of Rebirth write, "The divisions of Europe over security matters led to economic alignments that carried important implications for the defense capabilities of each region" (Black, English, Helmreich, McAdams & Helmreich, 2000, p. 58). Clearly, the divisions of east and west and Soviet and Democratic were key issues in forming economic bonds. There were others, as well. After the war, most of Europe was on shaky economic ground. Banding economies together was one way to strengthen them and help economic growth, so it made sense for many countries to create economies in common."
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Consumption Patterns, 2008.
An analysis of consumption patterns, particularly discussing issues of supply and demand.
1,228 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses consumption patterns in society. It begins by defining economics, particularly with regard to the need to wisely allocate resources. It also looks at the history of scarce resources and the law of supply and demand. The paper then discusses what factors affect the supply of the product and what may influence its demand.
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"If any of the factors mentioned above other than price changes, there will be a change in supply. The producer's motives also influence the supply. Other factors to be considered are prices of other commodities, government policies, seasonal factors and transaction costs. Nowadays, there is a rapid advancement in technology. This will then improve the productivity of the factors of production. Before the improvement in technology, sellers can sell a particular quantity of good at a certain price. After the technology, they may be willing to offer more quantity for the same price. Therefore, this is a clear indication that price is not a basis for the shift in supply."
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The Welfare State, 2008.
This paper explores Keynesian economics and the rise and fall of the welfare state.
2,495 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The paper discusses the historical background of the development of the welfare state and offers definitions of the terms Keynesianism and neo liberalism. The paper analyzes the shift from an earlier system to the Keynesian one and then to the neo liberal one and explains the interests involved in the process. Overall, it can be said that the welfare state and the neoliberal one are two distinctive theories which in today's world tend to be combined in a state which promotes free competition and liberal market principles but at the same time take more into consideration the idea of social protection and social assistance, particularly because of the electoral significance of such measures.
Outline:
Historical background
Definitions
Effects of the End of the Fall of the Welfare State and the Emergence of the Neoliberal Mechanisms for the Social Assistance System
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"The Second World War represented one of the most significant periods in the history of human kind because its effects were determinant for the following decades in terms of economic development, social behavior, as well as cultural changes. However, one of the most important aspects which are to be taken into consideration when discussing the effects of the World War is strongly related to the economic environment which followed it. In this sense, the economic practices and policies changed in order to cater for the needs of a global society recovering from a world conflagration which placed under pressure the entire economic system. In this context the various theories that tried to explain the evolution of the economies have managed to create different systems that would eventually set in motion the resources of the world."
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The U.K. Housing Market, 2008.
A research study analyzing the relationship between interest rates and the housing market in the United Kingdom.
10,328 words (approx. 41.3 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 207.95
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The paper aims to identify the relationship between changes in interest rates and their impact on the UK housing market. The paper presents the hypothesis that the lower the prevailing interest rate, the more non-homeowners will seek out mortgages for their own homes, but that there would be other mitigating factors involved as well. The paper provides a summary of the findings in the concluding chapter, together with limitations of the research encountered and a discussion of the hypothesis confirmation based on previous research.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3: Interests Rates and the UK Housing Market
Chapter 4: Methodology
Chapter 5: Data Analysis, Tests and Results
Chapter 6: Discussion and Evaluation
Chapter 7: Conclusions, Limitations of Research, Hypothesis and Previous Research
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"During the past two decades, the United Kingdom has been transformed from a nation of renters and leasers into a nation of home-owners. While the analysts differ on the opinions concerning the precise reasons for this transformation, the fact remains there was a significant increase in home ownership experienced during the period between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. During this same period, interest rates have varied sharply, but their precise impact on the UK housing market remains understudied and nebulous."
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Microeconomics and the Property Market, 2008.
An analysis of microeconomics and property rights and how the two relate to each other in today's housing market.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses microeconomics as it relates to the property market, particularly in the realm of property ownership. The paper begins by defining microeconomics and property rights individually and then relates the two to each other. The paper then identifies constraints in housing market behavior and looks specifically at the housing market situation today in the United States.
Table of Contents:
Property Rights Overview
Microeconomics Overview
Microeconomic Aspects Of Property Ownership
Constraints In Housing Market Behavior Identified
Microeconomics In Today's Housing Market
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"Other factors include falling housing prices which are noted by Barber to have been "falling at a 16 percent annual rate..." and as well Barber relates that these prices are expected to continue their decline meaning that "homeowners will build little or not equity throughout he duration of plans like this...the study shows that under these plans, homeowners will get to keep their house, but will be paying 85 percent more than if they rented a similar property." (Barber, 2008) The potential for equity being accrued in the home with falling prices and subprime rates and ARMS with variable interest in the terms of the mortgage. The problem is that a likelihood exists that taxpayers will pay approximately $75,000 for "each homeowners who stays in their home." (Barber, 2008) Barber indicates that "particularly problematic" are the decline in prices in the housing market."
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Microeconomics Theory, 2008.
An overview of basic microeconomic theory using the restaurant industry as an example.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines the theory of that all resources are finite. The author points out that key to the concepts underlining the study of microeconomics are the laws of supply and demand. The paper stresses that the laws of supply and demand are very much in evidence in the restaurant industry. The author relates that one beneficiary of the economic downturn are fast food restaurants, especially among the market segment with the least inclination for cooking or interest in health, predominantly male, age 18 to 29.
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"The prices of substitute goods also affect supply and demand. If Dunkin' Doughnuts cuts the price of its coffee and breakfast sandwiches, discount merchandiser McDonald's may see a decrease in sales of its coffee and Egg McMuffins, but not in its sodas and hamburgers, because these are not substitute good for breakfast beverages and foods. Changes in the price of complementary goods--gas and large vehicles being an obvious example, will also affect supply and demand, as the price of gas goes up, demand for gas guzzling-vehicles will decrease."
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The Global Defense Industry, 2008.
A research paper to analyze the financial implications to the global defense industry in regards to a cutback in defense spending.
17,300 words (approx. 69.2 pages), 59 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents research, which shows the implications, by the year 2015, for a global defense company if there are cutbacks of more than 20 percent of the U.S. federal budget. The author presents an analysis of current projects to indicate how funding is used towards military sustainment and how projected cuts could affect those projects. The paper demonstrates how the employees of global defense companies, the military and the general population of the United States could be affected. The methodology for this study is content analysis.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
What are the Research and Development (R&D) Options for Companies such as NGC?
Table:Government Contractors in Court
What Options will be Most Beneficial to the Employees and the General Public of the U.S.?
Table: Factors Mitigating the Impacts of Military Base Closures
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Base Closure Journal Articles and Texts
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Influences on Defense R&D Journal Articles and Recent Media Reports
Overview of Northrop Grumman
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Northrop Grumman.
Overview of Boeing
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Boeing
Overview of Lockheed Martin
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Lockheed Martin
Potential Research and Development Initiatives
Robotics and Robot Companions for the Elderly
Water Desalination Initiatives
Video Games
Can the U.S. Remain a Superpower and Protect Its People from Terrorism while Reducing Its Military?
Conclusion
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"The quantitative aspects of the water supply have been widely studied as to specific regions of the world and it is possible to view these trends on a global level. According to Starr (1996), the next few decades are going to be characterized by conflicts - even wars - over increasingly scarce water resources. This author reports that, "Nature annually contributes in fresh water to the world's continents about ten times the world's water use for all purposes. On average, about 70 percent flows to the sea in seasonal floods."
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The United States and Globalization, 2008.
This paper discusses America's influence on globalization.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper describes how the United States has exported its model of economy, society and culture to various parts of the world that has embraced it and sometimes successfully applied it. The paper then discusses how globalization has also generated many aggressive reactions, mainly due to the desire of other nations and their citizens to protect their cultural identity.
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"Globalization has been one of the most debated topics of the past decades and there are many scholars that believe that this phenomenon is affecting every aspect of our life. Furthermore, the United States have always been linked to globalization as the country with the most significant influence over the development of globalization. Although globalization has come to refer to social and cultural aspects, its initial spread was related to economy. In terms of creating a global economy, there is no doubt that U.S. has played the decisive part. America seemed for a long period of time to be the only nation that could leave its mark on the world economy and the only nation capable of influencing the creation of a global economy."
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Basel II Banking Supervision, 2008.
This paper deals with the consequences of Basel II regulations for Europe, the United States and some developing countries in the Middle East, especially Egypt.
3,739 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper discusses Basel II that was published in June, 2004 in order to set international standards for banking regulation. The paper examines the effects of Basel II on Europe and the United States and its effect on some developing countries in the Middle East, Egypt in particular. The paper shows how the Basel II accords bring needed transparency and better risk reporting, but have relatively little effect on the emergence of better banking in developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Basel I's creation and evolution
Banking in Egypt Prior to Basel II
Economic Changes in the Developing and Developed World
Comparison of Financial Performance
Convergence and Trade with Money-Center and Developing World Financial Institutions
Basel II Main Tenets
Implementation of Basel II
Focus of Basel II Differs from the Focus on Developing Country Financial Systems
Implications for Egypt and Other Developing Countries
Conclusion
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"Basel's committee on banking supervision was established as a response to the changes in world currency in the years leading up to 1974. By that time, the US and Great Britain had decoupled their currencies from gold and silver which had been established in the 1940's, and therefore offered a 'pure' promissory currency. Increases in oil prices in 1974 led to massive transfers of wealth to Middle Eastern nations, and several banks were imperiled by these changes."
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Microeconomics in Construction, 2008.
An exploration of microeconomics and its application to sustainable construction.
2,167 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents definitions of economics, construction economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and construction microeconomics. The writer lists microeconomic principles and discusses the relationship between microeconomics and the production of goods and services within the construction industry. Diagrams are included in this paper.
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Economics
Resources for Goods and Services
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Price Theory (Microeconomics)
Construction Economics
Scarce Building Resources in Sustainable Development
Key Microeconomic Concepts
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"Microeconomics relates to finding components contributing to prices, including how they merge and change, and how firms respond to these factors. It includes examining new taxes' effects, the determination of a firm's production profit-maximizing levels; etc. Microeconomics "concerns the economic behavior of individuals - such as clients, contractors, surveyors and engineers - in various markets." Microeconomics, according to another source, constitutes one of the largest subfields in economics and is noted as "the study of the economic behaviour of small economic groups such as firms and families." (Economics 2008) Macroeconomics, on the other hand, relates to inflation rates, national unemployment percentages, the entire economy's growth rate, along with a number of other economic factors."
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Physical Planning, 2008.
This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning.
6,463 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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In this article, the writer examines the theoretical issues in physical planning and its role in upgrading traditional rural industries. The discussion focuses on several issues including the conceptual differences between physical, urban, regional and rural development planning. In addition, the research also examines the correlation between physical planning and economic development along with various issues related to core facilities and secondary facilities. The investigation then concentrates upon the role of physical planning in industrial development and several issues are examined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Physical Planning
Brief Examination Conceptual Differences among Physical, Urban, Regional and Rural Development Planning
Physical Planning and Economic Development
Content and Objectives of Physical Planning
Core Facilities
Secondary Facilities
Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical in Upgrading Traditional Small Scale Industries
Issues in Physical Planning Designs, Constraints, Obstacles
Challenges to Implementation of Physical Planning Schemes
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"Indeed, physical planning is vital to the economic and social growth of nations. When physical planning is absent the population of a nation or a region may suffer greatly as it relates to their quality of life. In addition, economic and social development can be stifled because the necessary infrastructure such s hospitals, schools and industry are not available. Without the needed infrastructure a nation or a region does not have the capacity to sustain itself socially or economically and is often dependent upon nations that have the type of infrastructure that allows them to proper socially and economically development. Now that we have provided a definition of physical planning, the next section of the discussion will focus on conceptual differences associated with physical, urban, regional and rural development planning."
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The Impact of Tax-Free Zones in the UAE, 2008.
This paper examines the development of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and specifically as related to development stimulated with the Free Trade Zones in Dubai.
10,457 words (approx. 41.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 209.95
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The paper explores Dubai's modern development, foreign direct investment and innovative, rapid and expansive growth in only a short period of time. The paper provides an extensive literature review that depicts Dubai as the new mega-city of the future. The paper concludes that the Free Tax Zones have been a strategic genius and successful tactic in driving the growth and development of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Study
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"The Jebel Ali port has doubled in size and a new international airport constructed. Dubai launched its stock market two years ago and is stated to be one of the "telling signs of Dubai's long-term goal of positioning itself as the central economic hubs between London and Singapore." (Zacks, 2007) Zack relates that the true "...genius of Dubai" is its beginnings as one of the Arabian Gulf states with the least resource base as the oil reserves of the 1960s were modest however, presently only approximately 5% of the GDP in Dubai is oil compared to over 50% in 1980. Dubai has five million tourists annually and has an economy growing by approximately 16 percent annually. Approximately sixty percent of the 1.4 million population in Dubai are guest workers from South Asia who earn approximately, "two to three times the average income in their home countries...growing by four percent every year." (Zacks, 2007) "
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