Essays on Prosperity

Poverty and affluence affect the character of a person. It is because one’s character heavily depends on the conditions he or she faced when growing up. For example, a child brought up in poverty will have problems at home and in school. The problems include hardship at home and lack of concentration in school. It leads to poor social and educational upbringing that also results in a troubled adult life. In contrast, a child born into riches will receive good care both at school and at home. The children are considered privileged since they are able to get Continue reading...

The Roaring Twenties refers to the period after the First World War between 1920 to 1929. The main characteristics of this period were economic developments such as growth of the consumer society as well as cultural developments among African American and women.
After an initial recession due to the effects of World War 1, American industries modernized, there was massive electrification, and the industrial sector expanded greatly. Unemployment declined to 3% and between 1922 and 1929, the Gross National Product (GNP) grew by 43%. Consumer incomes grew rapidly and fueled consumption. Manufacturers of new products such as radios, automobiles, Continue reading...

Dear Mr. Mann,

Recently it has come to my attention that the education of our country’s young men has fallen to the Europeans. While I respect the venerated educational institutions of Europe, I believe that the Republic would benefit greatly from citizens educated within our own country. As you well know, “the principle of patriotism stands in need of the reinforcement of prejudice, and it is well known that our strongest prejudices in favour of our country are formed in the first one and twenty years of our lives.” This need to reinforce strong prejudices (which will in turn strengthen the Continue reading...

Summary and Critique of Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty

The book Why Nations Fail: the Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson try to convey the incentives motivating individuals and the regulations influencing a nation’s economy and its possible outcomes. The result is an extremely valuable work providing loads of information based on chronology and geography and consists of highly appealing historical accounts involving the political and economic environment.

Drifting apart: chapter summary

This is one of the important chapters which traces the type of institutional drift, the evolution and significant junctures either away or towards inclusive institutions. The chapter tries to inform that most Continue reading...

‘1950s is the period that is referred to as the age of affluence. During the period, affluence meant that a family was well off as compared to other groups in terms of income.’1 The age was characterized by high income and huge spending by the United States citizens. The age had several impacts. This research will discuss what led to the age of affluence, the promises of the period and the impact that the age had on the lives of the people.
During the age, United States had just got out of the great depression and it was Continue reading...

Competing on Analytics

How a company can become and prosper as an analytics competitor
It is essential to appreciate the place of analytics in the business world today. Indeed, as the author reports, the world has become competitive in business circles so that advantages can be derived from exceptional practices such as analytics competition. Analytics competition resonates around the strategic decision making and business operations based comprehensive analysis of data and information gathered by the unit concerned. It is important to evaluate how a company can become and prosper as an analytics competitor.
Becoming an analytics competitor entails an overhaul of the Continue reading...

In literature, Norte’s narrators express the methods in which the Latino family objectifies women based on their gender. At some point, gender and ethnicity come together to perpetuate favor on women. The title “Senorita Black Velvet Latina” is a representation of honor and respect for women. There are several elements dictated by the title that define traits that the woman possesses. The development of the title is a form of an art that creates and develops an image of a woman who has the title in the mind of a person who has never seen the woman but Continue reading...

This article written by Karl Max was produced to expose the rise of the bourgeoisie, their strengths, frailties, undoing and their dark side, vis-a-vis their interactions with other strata of the society especially the Proletariat. The bourgeoisie is that class of modern capitalists. They own all the means of production and also employers of wage labour. Also, the proletariat belongs to that class of wage labourers of the modern day. They are the 'have not’s lacking their personal means of production but depend on the bourgeoisie for existence by selling their services in exchange for daily wages. Marx Continue reading...

Galbraith’s book ‘The Affluent Society’ looks at the socio-economic organization of the United States and the political forces that are necessary for creating a strong economy not only in the short-run but also in the long-run. Galbraith central macro-economic concept is that the US economic is based on the European Economic theory. In his argument, Galbraith argues that there has been an inclination by the US market to take a trajectory that seeks to maximize production rates. Effects such as increased technology and the machine-based industries have been adopted over the years so as to maximize production. However, Continue reading...

One of the most important things for me is self-improvement – as someone who has not come from considerable means, I understand the importance of hard work and patience. From the time I started working for others, especially in my ideal career (corporate negotiation), I wished to be the best I could be; this means continually improving, learning, and doing. This philosophy continues to this day, and that is why I wish to further my education with a Master’s degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding.
In essence, pursuing my Master’s degree means three things for me – education, Continue reading...

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In the history of the USA, during the 1920’s the relationship between the people and the material goods, also called consumer culture underwent developmental changes that modified the economy. This is a period when there emerged a consumer culture. Having followed a period of major economic changes, in and towards the end of the late 19th century, the period of 1920’s had no new developments or inventions that had not been made in the previous economic era. Thus, the emergence of a consumer culture in these years is Continue reading...

Section 1: What is the something else that DeSoto argues is necessary for a capitalist economy to produce wealth? Choose and explain one example or counter example used by DeSoto to make his case. 
The developed capitalist economies have the wealth to produce more financial resources for the investors. The individuals in the developed countries have houses, lands, and many other assets depending on those they can produce financial resources through the developed financial markets to make relatively more and more investments. Consequently, according to DeSoto, the capital is the most influential factor to be relatively more competitive in Continue reading...

Introduction

For a long time, Australia has always been outward-looking nation that is strongly engaged and involved with the rest of the world. The last two centuries have particularly witnessed Australia build strong as well as enduring ties with countries across the global landscape. The bonds between Australia and many countries across the world have been forged and facilitated through a variety of aspects that range from history, trade, common strategic interests, sporting events and so on. The nature of the Australian society has also played a great role in facilitating the forging of superb relationships with other countries. Twenty-eight Continue reading...

Economic welfare refers to the level of prosperity as well as quality of living standards in an economy. Generally, Economic welfare is calculated in terms of Real Income, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP). When Real Output as well as real incomes increases, it suggests that people are wealthier and hence there is a raise in economic welfare. Nevertheless, economic welfare is concerned with more than just the peoples’ levels of income. For instance, people’s living standards are also influenced by factors such as pollution and levels of congestion. These quality of life factors are vital when determining economic Continue reading...

Part 1. What is the something else that DeSoto argues is necessary for a capitalist economy to produce wealth? Choose and explain one example or counter example used by DeSoto to make his case.
Capitalism refers to an economic system that is based on the functionality of free market; open competition; profit maximization motive and the means of production are owned and produced by the private sector or by cooperatives that limit the government or state control of resources. In this social system, the capitalist class own most of the properties and are paid to produce the goods and Continue reading...

- INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
The main objective of every organization is to become competent and economically prosper and inevitably, every organization requires analyzing different things from different standpoints and every standpoint is important for the company. Unfortunately, there is no single definition of the term ‘Organization’ exists in this world, because every author has had defined the concept in somewhat different manner.
When it comes to managing the things, then every department will come under the nose of management. If the definition of organizations depends upon the fact that organization is a place where in different departments work together for Continue reading...

The book, The Quest for Prosperity, is written by, Justin Yifu Lin. Mr. Lin is the chief economist and senior vice president of the World Bank. He illustrated in his book, a fascinating overview of development, development of economies, development for the underdeveloped countries and economies particularly after the Second World War. The book written by Justin Yifu Lin has been notable and it has been acknowledged as a knowledgeable and highly sophisticated book for people that have their interest in economic development, economic policies, economic growth, development of economies and development for third world countries that are struggling Continue reading...

Historians contend that the American Civil War and Reconstruction created immense changes regarding political, social and economic dispositions among the American people. However, it also produced significant pain and hardship for generations of Americans who are still considered marginalized today. This essay seeks to explain the many changes that occurred due to the American Civil War and Reconstruction (1850s – 1870s). Communities affected will be highlighted. Also, an exploration into whether the Civil War and Reconstruction was another American Revolution would be undertaken. The significance of this era in relation to acquisition of rights and freedoms experienced today will be Continue reading...

Analysis of Political Speech in Linguistics: Obama’s Inauguration speech

Introduction
Language is an important tool used to access knowledge as well as to influence behavior and perceptions. Words evoke emotion and cause strong psychological impacts on the audience. Linguistics is the scientific study of language and is generally descriptive. It explains and describes different language features without subjecting any judgment on whether a particular feature is used in a good or bad way. A political speech relates to matters concerning governance, as opposed to individual or organization affairs. Political speeches provide insight into the political picture of the speaker. Depending on its characteristics, a speech may either move Continue reading...

Importance of salvation to Christianity

Introduction
Salvation is a central issue in Christianity. It is the gateway to eternal life. Generally, baptism and the acceptance that the crucifixion and the death of Jesus Christ on the cross were to atone for sins, qualifies one for salvation (Letter, 1952). The New Testament presents accounts for the life of Jesus Christ, his deeds, his death, resurrection, ascension to heaven and the lives of early Christians. Paul, an author of nearly half of the books in the New Testament, offers great insights on salvation. In his letter to Timothy, he states that all men qualify to be Continue reading...

Media and the History of Globalization

Introduction
Globalization is one of the major forces that is impacting the global economy today. Globalization refers to the tendency of businesses moving out of their home markets and enteringother markets resulting in the interconnectedness of markets around the world. The term globalization is not limited to businesses alone. It also refers to the interchange of ideas, products, world views, and cultural aspects. Even though the term was coined in the recent past, globalization is not a recent phenomenon. The process of globalization of economies has started some thousands of years ago. But the process gained momentum since the Continue reading...

Executive Summary

China is a very attractive gaming destination in the Asia Pacific region. This city attracts a large number of tourists and international visitors. It has also seen a rapid growth in the establishment of large gaming companies, ever since liberalization for gaming operators in 2002. This must have actually spurred economic growth, and boosted SMEs, which are the economic growth power engines. This paper explores the role of SMEs in an emerging economies, the role of manpower in SMEs, as well as understanding the key success factors of the SMEs in China.

Introduction

SMEs are the growth engines for any Continue reading...

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How does the solving of marketing related problems help me become a better marketer?

Marketing is a term used to present the products of the company in front of the end users, and it is known as one of the most important aspects from the standpoint of a company on that the entire branch of marketing would be depending upon in particular. In order to become a perfect number of things should have been taken into account .
The essence of a marketing department could be extremely vital and important in a broad nutshell. It is one of the most important departments from the standpoint of an organization and no organization Continue reading...

History:

Music is a very important art form that has been a characteristic of the human beings. This form of art involves the manipulation of sound. It has been greatly used as form of entertainment and expression for people and has had great importance in people’s lives. Music has undergone great changes throughout history attributed to changes in social, political and economic factors. Development of new musical instruments has also led to the advancement in music over time. Interaction between different cultures has resulted to the sharing of ideas as far as music is concerned and thus resulted to Continue reading...

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Abstract
This paper extensively reviews the purchase decision differences among various countries that differ in culture. The analytic accoutrement accepting from the plan of abounding acclaimed intercultural consultants, as able as Hofstede, Hall, Kluckholn, Strodtbeck, and Carbaugh. (1983). It should be fatigued that there's bare acclimatized accepting to negotiations. There aboveboard admeasurement alone able and beneath able approaches , and these acclimatize in cast with several address factors. As Bargainers apperceive that their counterparts could as well be seeing things clumsily . Otherwise, they'll be beneath accessible to accomplish abrogating judgments and added accessibly to accomplish advanced in bargaining.
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The Price of civilization: Reawakening American Virtue and Prosperity

The Price of civilization: Reawakening American Virtue and Prosperity, can be split into two sections; one, Sachs elaborate reasoning on the great recession, and two, his suggestions to American recover on its path to prosperity. The first few chapters look at the felony of societal governance, which includes the influence and rigged markets of Oil, Wall Street, and others, who are either money-minded or distracted by excessive TV watching and mall shopping. The second part, which is what he advocates to bring the derailed American economy back on track, is about the author’s policy prescriptions; targeting poverty, improving Continue reading...

Introduction: General History of the Second World War

The Second World War has instigated several nations to enter into conflict against one another as they associate themselves into two major factions – the Axis powers led by Germany, Japan and Italy, and the Allied forces led by France, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). Notably, the Second World War has extended its destructive reach beyond the Western world consisting of Europe and North America towards the Asia-Pacific region, having coincided with the plan of Japan to invade mainland China dating to 1937, then known officially as the Republic of China. Continue reading...

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Yellowstone National Park is located in the state of Wyoming in the United States. However, the national park extends into Idaho and Montana. More precisely, the park is located on coordinates 44°36′North of the equator and 110°30′ West of the Prime meridian. The park was established on the 1st of March in 1872 through an Act of Parliament signed by the then president. Yellowstone National Park extends in five counties of the Wyoming, Montana and Idaho states. The population of the Park County in Wyoming according to the 2010 census was 28, 205. Continue reading...

Zhang Wei remembers the day he landed in America very clearly, it was a chilly winter day and everything including time seems to have frozen. He was anxious to see his father, Zhang Xiuxing who had traveled by sea a year earlier. He was only 16 when his father left and old enough to step into his father’s shoes. One year had flown by, and today, he would be leading his mother and his sister to the Promised Land that their father had prepared for them. He was sure that his father would be proud of how he Continue reading...

Singapore is among the global cities of the 21st century that belong to the urban elite (Hales et al. 67). Being a global city, Singapore has the money and power to stay ahead in the global world. A global city embraces integration of economies, cultures, and societies around the world and transfers power and influence to global markets. Technology drives a global city, which allows easier movement of goods, jobs, ideas, people, and money across the world. Globalization also ensures speed in the movement of people, capital, transactions, and communications across the global markets. Among the dimensions used to Continue reading...

2008 BIPAC MARKET RESEARCH REPORT
2008 BIPAC Market Research Report

The basic reason of conducting a market research is to identify issues affecting business in the employer-driven market. The analysis is based on the employee awareness related to the significance of employer-driven messages that have an increasing impact on business affecting issues. The BIPAC research report of quantitative data using online survey has interviewed with the employees of the major organizations named as Florida Power & Light, members of the American Forest & Paper Association and PPG.
The selection of these organizations was due to their high level innovation and activity Continue reading...

Introduction

When it comes to organizations, then there are certain things and provisions always be convicted accordingly. Organizations always strive hard for the economic prosperity and no organization wants them to distract from their core mantra. Organization is termed as a place where-in people belong to different demographics and mindset works together merely for the achievement of a single and pre-specified goal.
There are certain issues that may interfere in the operations of the company, or it could be said that these issues may pamper them not to expand positively and effectively. The main perspective of this assignment is to Continue reading...

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Thesis: The present immigration policies of the United States towards education immigration are creating the possibility of racial unrest. With large numbers of Indian and Chinese students coming to the US to study and subsequently get employed, the economic prosperity of these communities is rising, leading to racial antagonism.
- Present immigration policies in the United States are allowing students to get admission to universities from countries like China and India in large numbers, and subsequently apply for jobs here.
- Baum and Flores have found a definite link between higher education and migration
- Orozco, et Continue reading...

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Introduction
It is a true fact that every organization strives hard for the economic based prosperity. Usually there are two different line of goals found in an organization which particularly are short term goals and long term goals. The line of strategies and corporate moves of small businesses are totally changed as compared to the big businesses (Colin Hales 2001). Obviously, the corporate strategies of big businesses are to achieve the long run prosperity while it is for achieving short term goals for small businesses in total. When it comes to organization, then Continue reading...

Introduction.

This paper seeks to look in to the USA from 1920 to 1930 in all dimensions. The paper will exhaustively look into the political social, cultural and economic paths followed by America over that period. It will also highlight the key landmarks in both the social, cultural, economic and political spheres over the stated period. The content of the paper will be informed by historical facts about the USA for that one decade.

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The years between 1920 and 1930 are of great significance to the history of America because of the cultural, political and economic changes that occurred in Continue reading...

Introduction

The book explores the chronical destitute and unequality within the American population. Seth Rockman is a revolutionary and Early U.S history specialist focusing on capitalism and slavery in America’s social and economic development. He has researched on histories of labor, race and social welfare. Particularly, he has focused on aspects that have been vital making America the wealthiest, egalitarian and free society in the western world. The scenario revolves around a fast developing and scrappy border of Baltimore city to 1840s. The book focuses on people who labored during early capitalist revolution and negligence in economic and industrial Continue reading...

Until the early twentieth century, countries that were democratic were viewed as the most prosperous in the world; democracy is the freedom of the people to choose leaders by way of voting. Democratic countries like the United States of America had prospered economically, with high levels of Gross Domestic Product and high per capita income; Apart from democracy, the United States also prospered as a result of its abundant resources. In the early nineteenth century however, researchers came up with different reasons that lead to success of nations. John Stossel a researcher and a psychologist studied and wrote reports Continue reading...

There is no doubt that the American dream was a wonderful concept designed to invoke a sense of prosperity and independence in addition to portraying a patriotic imagery of motherhood and homemade happiness. To a larger extent, the American dream meant some prosperity in form of re-examining American cultural affiliations. The American Dream was defined from a narrow minded perspective where individuals were expected to have a family composed of a husband, wife, and kids. While husbands were expected to work, wives were supposed to stay at home and take care of the children (Kate 113). In situations where Continue reading...

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AND STATE INVOLVEMENT

Employees and employers are parties which interact in a direct manner in the employment relationship. But there is also a third significant party that may not be involved directly and this is the state. The employees in Australia, just like in many other nations across the world, have had the need to be represented. Such representation comes in the form of labor unions. The employment relationship is currently in a changing process (ILO, 2006). It is imperative to understand the reasons for the state being interested in getting involved in the employment relations. This paper is going to focus Continue reading...

The two narratives, The Lottery and The One Who Walk Away from Omelas take us through the stories of two villages each with unique traditions that involve human sacrifice. These are rituals that have been blindly followed by the villagers, who even though understand why, are compelled to follow them. It appears as if people they never met, as they died long ago, designed the rules, which the villagers have to adopt and follow. Such traditions were passed onto them, and since those who understand their original meaning are not alive to witness, the suffering for them to undo Continue reading...