Essays on Black Markets

Introduction

Under a merger, two business entities come together and become a new business with a new name. On many cases, the mergers bring together firms, which are equal in size and stature. On the other hand, an acquisition involves a larger and more powerful company buying another business; a smaller business. The purchased business may be fully absorbed by the parent company or in some occasions, may be operated as a subsidiary. The use of mergers and acquisitions may take place during any economic environment meaning that it may take place when the companies involved are both performing well, ...

The use of guns has been a controversial issue for many decades. The argument of gun violence and gun protraction has been an important discussion regarding political parties. “The Constitutional Second Amendment states that people have the right bear arms” . This means that people of society have the right to own a gun and protect themselves. Even though the Constitution states bearing arms is legal, there are many groups that do not think this is a good idea. The crime that occurs in our country results in a lot of gun issues involved in these crimes. People who should ...

In a perfect world, everyone is in perfect health. No one has the need to consume intoxicants. No one smokes. No one drinks. The only TV people watch is educational programming. No one consumes unhealthy food. No one even gets angry. It is fine to imagine such a world, but this is not grounded in reality, but rather the imagination. The legislators proposing an outright ban on smoking may have the interest of citizen’s health in mind, but they do not have individual freedoms in mind. Nor does such a law take into account basic facts about human nature that make ...

The American black market tells a lot about our nation’s character, and it is not a pretty story either. In the United States, corn and soybeans rank with marijuana as one of the country’s biggest cash crops. Health conscious Americans devour berries, lettuce and other produce without realizing that they are handpicked by illegal immigrants who quite frankly live like feudal serfs. Of course, black markets are not something new in the United States, but there has been an explosion of black markets in America in the past 30 years. In his book, “Reefer Madness,” Eric Schlosser correctly asserts ...

Anabolic steroids can have a positive effect on health in patients who suffer from impaired hormone secretion or progressive disorders that waste tissue, but because they are associated with substance abuse and a variety of physiological and psychological disorders, anabolic steroids are controlled substances. Obtaining, selling, or possession of anabolic steroids without a prescription illegal in most countries, and all major sports organizations prohibit the use of steroids for enhancing performance. However, legalizing steroids could have positive effects on public health because implementing appropriate quality control and health education regarding steroids could reduce the instances of myocardial infarctions, viral infections, liver disorders, ...

These days, people are facing life difficulties that make them more vulnerable. Life requires a lot of risks to make a living and to fight against hunger. Although, there are many reasons for drug addiction, hard work these days is becoming a major cause for many people. Lots of abusers try to get money to buy drugs. Although, Saudi Arabia is a very religious and conservative country with a “dry law”, Saudi Arabians are keen on using whiskey and hashish. This is a wealthy nation, in which a certain percentage can easily afford it. Nevertheless, drugs should be illegal in the country to reduce the proportion ...

Introduction

The issue of organ donation is an issue that has elicited sharp reactions from many quarters. However due to lack of proper rules and regulations to govern this process people have resorted to organ trading in the ‘black’ market. Organ transplants arise when one either acquires an injury that destroys his organs or through certain illnesses that destroys some organs in the body and this will require an organ transplant to rectify this mistake. Due to technology and scientific innovations doctors worldwide are able to successfully transfer organs from one patient (donor) to another (recipient) if the doctors find ...

- Introduction Gun control is one of the major problems in the society especially in the united states. There has been a number of cases that involves the shooting of individuals in the united states. The homicide rates in the United States are higher compared to any other country in the world. Some of the worst shootings have occurred recently such the Sandy Hook Elementary School where 26 children were killed. - Chicago underground gun market Chicago has higher rates of underground market because the place is filled with people who are of poor background or are ...

Recreational drug use is using drugs with the intention of recreation. There are different categories of drugs used for recreational purposes such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine and many others. In many countries, use of some drugs is not legal (Charles 32). Legalization is allowing something to be done in public without any law actions taken. Therefore, legalizing recreational drug use is allowing selling and using of drugs in public. In other cases, an illegal use of these drugs has some negative effects on both social and economic aspects. This tells why many counties have banned the use of ...

In order to price discriminate, there are necessary conditions that should be fulfilled. First, there must be differences in elasticity of price on demand between the markets in question. In this case, the firm will be able to charge increase prices to those consumers with more price inelastic demand, and a lower price to those with elastic demand. Another condition is there should be barriers that will prevent consumers from switching markets from one supplier to another. This condition ensures that consumers do not buy commodities at a lower price, then sell them ion another market at a higher price (Stonecash & ...