...Save this document as: your last name_104_final. Add your name above where indicated. It is due by midnight, Monday, August 11. Answer the following multiple-choice questions by placing the letter corresponding to the best answer after the word Answer: at the end of the question. There are 35 questions and each is worth 2 points. There are also five short answer questions and an essay question. 1) Sanctions imposed on a country, according to Sernau, hurt ___A_____. A) the poor who are unable to get food, medical care, or other basic necessities B) the rich elite of a country who can no longer buy luxuries C) the government who loses legitimacy and capital D) the businesses in the country who can no longer produce goods Answer: A 2) According to Sernau, sanctions in Burma (Myanmar) have led to a great informal economy in _____A___. A) diamonds B) women and girls C) cocaine D) lumber Answer: B 3) All of the following are forms of state violence, EXCEPT: A) creating military jobs for all unemployed citizens B) execution, such as the death penalty C) exclusion of minorities from the best jobs D) repressing free speech E) relocating educated citizens from urban areas to rural agricultural labor farms Answer: A 4) Imperialism drove the 19th century, ______ drove the 20th century? A) communism B) democracy ...
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...The organic food movement has gradually increased world hunger. Organic agriculture is a lot more expensive than inorganic food, and yields a much smaller and inferior quality type of crop. The world already has a shortage of food, causing starvation. If all agriculture were organic, the world would starve. Only-organic farming does not seem like a realistic idea because of the world’s large population; there would be limited supply of food. Of course, if half the population were to die off, it may seem a little more practical, but that is not the case. Four percent of Europe is currently using organic ways of growing which is a bigger percentage than America (one percent). However, Africa and most of the Western hemisphere happen to be 100 percent organic, which may be why a lot of those countries are poor. Those countries may have the food, but they do not have the money to purchase such resources. Organic farming is not cheap, and neither are the costs at the grocery store. Economically, a wholly organic agricultural system would cause a collapse in much of this developing planet. "A wholly organic world agricultural system would quickly lead to mass starvation” not to mention "economic and political collapse in much of the developing world (Ngin)." It would burn a hole through people’s pockets, especially with the economy not being at its best at the moment. Research has shown how organic farming may significantly increase yields for poor farmers and consumers...
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...1. Why is sustainable marketing important? Sustainable marketing is “socially and environmentally responsible marketing that meets the present needs of consumers and businesses while also preserving or enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” Businesses prosper from day to day by determining the current needs and wants of their target group customers and by fulfilling those needs and wants more effectively and efficiently as their competitors can. This is recognized by the marketing concept, along with focusing on meeting the company’s short-term sales, growth, and profit needs by giving the company’s customers what they want when they want it. Satisfying consumers' immediate needs and desires isn’t always in the best interests of either customers or the business. For example, a company may start out with an idea that satisfies what its customers are asking for, for it in turn cause its customers to believe the company is causing more harm to their health, the environment, or any other causes. This in turn can cause a loss in the company’s profits forcing the company to develop another strategy for running its business. The societal marketing concept takes into account the future welfare of its consumers and the strategic planning concept considers the company's future needs, the sustainable marketing concept considers both the consumers and company’s future welfare; this calls for socially and environmentally responsible actions that meet both the...
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...In the Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle, the Mossbachers and the Rincons are two families in which they both face different social, financial and cultural differences. This comes to show how immigrants and nonimmigrants’ mindset have different thinks and issues that they worry about. Not only did people face issues in this novel but also in real life. Cesar Chavez and Aniza Yezierska are two other people who have wanted the American Dream. Immigration is a consistent problem in the book. Those who come to America are here to make their “American Dream” come true. The Mossbachers and the Rincons have different views on what this dream is. They have different ideas of what social problems are. The Mossbachers care more about what others around them think. They want...
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...Eating Disorders “Over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting, and taking laxatives” (Neumark-Sztainer, 2005 p.5). According to CaringOnline (2010) eating disorders are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences for females and men. They include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues (Eating Disorders). People define eating disorders as problems with appetite or a teens desire to be thin and attractive, yet experts claim that eating disorders represent more than that (Yancey, 1999, p. 20). According to Yancey (1999), they are subconscious ways by which some teens cope with poor self-esteem, anxiety, anger and abuse. Those who develop them are focusing on weight and food because they have not learned more effective ways of solving problems and taking control of their lives (p. 20). There are three major types of Eating Disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and Binge-eating disorder yet anorexia nervosa gets the most attention (Frissell, Harney, 1998, p. 20). Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders affecting teenagers, and young adults endangering their lives physically and emotionally. When diagnosing an eating disorder, professionals often refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association...
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...Life Factors (PIES) Life Factors (PIES) Cystic fibrosis Physical Effects A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection. Cystic fibrosis affects the pancreas because a buildup of thick, sticky mucus blocks the ducts reducing the amount of insulin produced and stopping digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines for digestion. This can cause malnutrition, leading to poor growth, physical weakness and delayed puberty. Symptoms usually start in early childhood and include: •persistent cough •recurring chest and lung infections •poor weight gain. An early sign is that an affected child’s sweat is unusually salty, which can be noticeable when you kiss your child. One in every ten babies born with cystic fibrosis develops a bowel obstruction called meconium ileus at birth or within the first few days of life. In these cases the meconium is so thick that it blocks the bowel instead of passing through. Babies with meconium ileus often need an urgent operation to relieve and bypass the blockage. Individuals with cystic fibrosis are prone to developing bone disease (thin, brittle bones) due to a lack of nutrition (which is lost through stools because of the damaged pancreas), and other complaints related to the disease. Adults with cystic fibrosis also have an increased risk of bone disease, which is a side effect...
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...1.1 BACKGROUND The earth is naturally surrounded by the warm blanket of air that has the capacity to absorb or retain heat rays from the surface of the earth, however, if the earth did not have small amounts of gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and other gases called the greenhouse gases it would be impossible for humans to inhabit the earth because it would have been too cold for any living thing to survive. The surface of the earth is warmed by the process called the greenhouse effect which occurs once the greenhouse gases retain some amounts of heat rays that bounce from the sun rays that heat the earth’s surface. The levels of gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases have increased over the years due to both natural and anthropogenic factors but mostly human induced. Some human activities such as deforestation, industrial activities and combustion of fossil fuels have increased the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leading to the increase in temperature of the surface of the earth. Scientists and researchers have argued that the increase in the earth’s surface temperature can cause climate change which can lead to catastrophic and disastrous events such as the raise of the ocean water levels due to the melting of the polar ice and flooding the coastal areas. 1.2 INTRODUCTION Climate change is the world phenomenon in which the temperature of the earth’s surface increases to the level in which it threatens...
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...Name: The National Food Security Bill, 2013. Aim: The primary objective of the bill is to guarantee cheap food grain to nearly 70% of India’s 1.2 billion people. The broader aim is to alleviate chronic hunger and poverty in India. Why it’s important: India accounts for a third of the world’s poor, the World Bank said earlier this year. Almost half of the country’s children under five are classed as chronically malnourished, and more than a third of Indians aged 15 to 49 are undernourished, according to India’s National Family Health Survey in 2006, the latest data available. Who it affects: The bill, if passed, would provide subsidized food grain to 75% of India’s estimated 833 million rural population and 50% of an estimated 377 million urban population. Under the program, beneficiaries can get a total of five kilograms of subsidized rice, wheat and coarse grains a month. These can be bought at prices ranging from one to three rupees (approximately two to five U.S. cents) a kilogram, far cheaper than market rates of 20 to 25 rupees. How it works: The state-run Food Corporation of India will distribute subsidized grains through a nationwide network of “fair price shops.” In 2011, the latest year for which government data are available, the FCI ran more than 505,000 fair price shops in India. Cost: The government says it will spend about $4 billion a year on the program. More In Food-Security-Bill * ‘GM Crops Won’t Solve India’s Food Crisis’ * No More Business...
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...is so degrading, so shocking, or so brutal as his abuse of the better half of humanity, the female sex”-Gandhi. The struggle women face for equality is a battle fought all over the world, but especially so in India. India was recently rated the worst place in the world to be a woman, defeating Afghanistan and Somalia. Women of India struggle to survive at every age from birth onward, facing hardships of neglect, rape, murder, poor healthcare and diet, violence, abuse, prejudice, and discrimination. The notion that Indian men have a hatred for women has really hurt India’s economy. Female tourist have become scared and turned off by the idea of visiting the country. India is the world’s largest democracy yet women there are treated as lesser beings. India has had women as prime ministers, a president, and other high ranking political positions and still they struggle to fight for equal rights for its women. This is ironic because many current politicians and powerful people in India are women. Although many politicians have made promises to change the poor treatment of their women little change has been seen. Many politicians in office currently have been charged with crimes against women as well. People are standing up to their politicians and government and letting their voices be heard. India has had an up and down battle with gender equality through the ages. It is believed that in ancient India women were equal to men, and women had many freedoms they now are deprived...
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...Bangladesh”. We have found this report as of informative, beneficial as well as insightful. We have tried our level best to prepare an effective & creditable report. The report contains detail description upon Inflation and the Price inflation in Bangladesh. Here we have gathered information through different sources. I honestly hope that this analytical assessment will identify the causes and impacts of price inflation of Bangladesh. Therefore we hope you will find this report worth all the effort we have put in it. Sincerely Yours, A.T.M. Golam Kibria Khan Executive Summary The current wave of inflation has been eroding purchasing power of the low and middle income people in Bangladesh, as they need to pay much higher bills for food grain and other commodities. The Exchequer of Bangladesh, which absorbs the petroleum price hike significantly, is also under severe pressure as oil prices hike in the international market. The concerned authorities in Bangladesh have taken several measures to contain the current inflation. However, some of their measures have proven to be countervailing and the ongoing inflation in the economy shows no sign of restrain. The relationship between inflation and economic growth is a...
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...8/31/15 SI: Monday 2-2:50 WH118 Tuesday 11-11:50 WH 218 Thursday 11-11:50 WH 111 hallecarrasco@my.unt.edu * Overview of reconstruction * Lincoln’s plan (1863-1865) * Presidential reconstruction (1865-1867) * Congressional reconstruction (1867-1872) * “redemption” (1870-1877) * * know general phases * congressional reconstruction (or radical reconstruction) * radical republicans in congress * thaddeus stevens – from Pennsylvania - Charles sumner * Had similar reasons * Stevens in sympathetic to those that are oppressed ; steps up and opposes lincoln’s plan; doesn’t think the oppressed have been helped enough through concrete measures. Big supporter of freedman’s. * Sumner was beaten by canes in the senate chamber – personal animosity toward slavery and democracy in the south * almost like restarting over; a do-over * idealism and political motive * wanted to create a republican party in the south * Wanted to * Punish southerners * Protect freedmen * Strengthen republican party * 14th amendment * granting citizenship to African americans; can vote and hold office * outlawed black codes * righting wrongs that had popped up * some African americans were actually elected to senate; although this doesn’t last * 15th amendment ...
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...business model by its limited cost structure, he aspired to run his business in a sustainable manner. The company uses management accounting to ensure their high standard operating decisions will also provide the company with enough profit to remain competitive and continue to grow. Customer Value Proposition Differentiating themselves from the completion, Chipotle primarily focuses its branding and marketing campaigns around two value concepts, “Food with Integrity” and “Fast-Casual Dining”. These propositions are predominantly geared toward winning over its major customer segment, millennials. Chipotle’s core value proposition marketed by the slogan, “Food with Integrity” is intended to evoke the emotions of its customers with high standards of sustainability. The millennial generation is commonly referred to as the “connected generation”. This generation tends to be affluent, educated, and conscious of their surroundings. Chipotle’s strategy is to solidify its reputation with this generation by promoting humane food sourcing and organic farming. Chipotle’s second value proposition, “Fast-Casual, Dinning” resonates with many consumers who are looking for quick, healthy, affordable meal options. By committing themselves to their customer’s time constraints, Chipotle is attracting and retaining people who do not mind paying about twice as much for a Chipotle meal as compared to a McDonald's or Taco Bell meal. By educating consumers on...
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...------------------------------------------------- TERM PAPER ------------------------------------------------- OF Operation management ON (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF VARIOUS RETAIL CHAINS) TERM PAPER MORE FREE TERM PAPERS ON SITE: www.BesplatniSeminarskiRadovi.com Introduction: Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. It defines SCM as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, and measuring performance globally." A supply chain is a network of facilities and distribution options that performs the functions of procurement of materials, transformation of these materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished products to customers. Supply chains exist in both service and manufacturing organizations, although the complexity of the chain may vary greatly from industry to industry and firm to firm. ...
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...Income Guarantee Schemes Amir Hasanat ECON 3505 - Critique of Capitalism Abstract Canada and the United States grapple with situations that necessitate income guarantee schemes but have not implemented the schemes. Income guarantee schemes are social welfare provisions in which governments offer incomes to the citizens to enable them meet their needs as long as they meet established conditions. The origin of this scheme lies in the understanding that every citizen has a right to wealth and property of the state. It is also based on the reality that not all citizens are capable of earning income or sustaining themselves. Income guarantee schemes are based on social welfare models, which conceptualize that it is the role of the government to cater for the needs of the citizenry. Therefore, income guarantee schemes undermine the ideals of capitalism that call for individual efforts for purposes of meeting needs. Income guarantee schemes have a long history of evolution, implementation, and success. Introduction The United States has a number of anti-poverty programs that guarantee economic support to the vulnerable in society (Economist, 2013, p. 1). Income guarantee schemes can be of great relief to a number of poverty stricken people in the country. In Canada, a four-year experiment with income generation schemes was successful but due to economic period of the time, the schemes were discontinued (Belik, 2011, p. 1). Though they intend to end poverty...
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...USA’s economy had returned to sustained growth by 2006. However, things have changed quite dramatically recently; following the sub-prime loan catastrophe in the housing market, the economy is again in trouble. Most economists are now predicting a severe recession (negative growth for a year or more), and some predict depression (prolonged recession and contraction of the economy by more than 10 per cent). There have been recent major government interventions around the world, most notably in the banking sector, in an attempt to prevent the world economy from following the USA in a downwards spiral; it is too early to tell if, how and when these efforts will be successful. The recent election of Barack Obama as president is seen by many as a glimmer of hope, but it is recognised that once he takes office on January 20th 2009 he will be inundated with a whole sheaf of major internal problems that will take time, ingenuity and cash to sort out. Internationally, the range of political instabilities, civil unrest, military posturing, protectionism, economic distress, and other real and perceived threats will continue to exercise his government, although the extent of its continued world influence may now be in question. In the USA and globally, consumers are revising their normal habits. Many activities such as going to the malls, car shopping, and eating out at restaurants are being postponed. The mighty car industry has seen demand at least halved, and their...
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