...How realistic is it for the UK government to think nuclear power has a role to play in plugging the energy gap? Introduction In recent years there has been much debate about the energy gap in the UK. According to Black (2005) the “energy gap” is the shortfall of fossil oil, natural gas and other fossil fuels, and this phenomenon is due to there is an increase trend for the need of fuels in Britain. However, we must face the phenomenon that fossil fuels will run out in the near future. Due to this energy gap, we need to look for alternative sources of energy, and the UK government wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, so they believe that nuclear power can close the energy gap. However, critics have pointed out the dangers of using nuclear power. This report will examine how realistic the UK government is being in believing that nuclear power can successfully close the energy gap. It will begin with a literature review highlighting the main advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power. Next the key issues will be analysed and discuss. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn. Literature Review One of the main arguments in favour of using nuclear power to close the UK energy gap is that are 70 per cent of our low-carbon electricity comes from nuclear energy in UK. (Nuclear Industry Association, 2012) In addition, the Nuclear Industry Association (2012) have showed the nuclear stations reduce 7% to 14% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, and...
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...with which objectives of macroeconomic policy can be achieved. It is worth noting that it is the Central Bank of a country which formulates and implements the monetary policy in a country. Like the fiscal policy the broad objectives of monetary policy are to establish equilibrium at full-employment level of output, to ensure price stability and to promote economic growth of the economy. Monetary policy is concerned with changing the supply of money stock and rate of interest for the purpose of stabilizing the economy at full-employment or potential output level by influencing the level of aggregate demand. More specifically, at times of recession monetary policy involves the adoption of some monetary tools which tend the increase the money supply and lower interest rates so as to stimulate aggregate demand in the economy, on the other hand, at times of inflation, monetary policy seeks to contract the aggregate spending by tightening the money supply or raising the rate of interest. It may however be noted that in a developing country such as Kenya, in addition to achieving equilibrium at full employment or potential output level, monetary policy has also to promote and encourage economic growth both in the industrial and agricultural sectors of the economy. Thus, in the context of developing countries the following three are the important goals or objectives of monetary policy: To ensure economic stability at full-employment or potential level of output; To achieve price...
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...look for candidates who are good in their subject knowledge and skills, while possessing good interpersonal skills that will enable them to communicate effectively at the workplace. They must also display good time management, team spirit, a reasonable level of aptitude in English, as well as an awareness and understanding of market and business trends. As the Higher Education Institutes (HEI) is held responsible for producing competent and skilled labor force, the HEI is always facing the demand of producing competent knowledge-based workers from the ICT labor market. Therefore, it is vital for every HEI to provide the essential knowledge, skills and expertise for students to succeed in their work place and meet the future challenges. To ensure that every student is employed, Higher Education Institution (HEI) should consistently update their education system according the employers’ need. Working closely with the industry will help the HEI to identify and close the skill mismatches gap. This raises the concern on the lack of a web based advisory system that can identify the skill gap by facilitating the communication between the HEI and the industry and make the necessary proposal to assist the HEI to revise and update their curriculum in order to close the gap of skills mismatches. Background Higher Education Institutes The education system of Malaysia is overseen by two institutes, which is, Ministry of Education which governs the secondary level of education...
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...Intro GAP is an American clothing and accessories retailer founded in 1969. It is currently the largest specialty apparel retailer in the United States, and the second largest in the world. The company is differentiated into five different brands. Its banner store, GAP, appeals to a wide demographic, selling clothes and accessories for men, women, and children. Banana Republic was purchased in 1983 and is now branded as an upscale retailer. Old Navy is Gap’s attempt to corner the cost leader segment of the market. Piperlime, created in 2006, is Gap’s main foray into the world of online retailing, and Athleta, added in 2009, specializes in women’s athletic wear. Business Profile Recently, Gap has begun to focus on the role international markets will have in its future growth potential. By the end of fiscal year 2013, Gap plans to close 200 Gap stores in North America, which is a cut of almost 20%. They are countering this decrease in the flagship store with an increase in its market diversification, increasing the number of Athleta stores from 10 to 50 by the end of 2013. This will coincide with an expanding of the online brand Piperlime to include men’s apparel, and a possible physical store in the near future. Gap reported a 16% growth in retail sales outside of North America, and to take advantage of this emerging market will follow a strategy of entering a market with a flagship store to build brand recognition, and then introduce smaller stores into surrounding...
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...per day by 2050,” (2014 Map of the Meal Gap). Unsustainable food supplies are a big deal here in the United States. Because of unsustainable food supplies, the food gap continually increases everywhere in the U.S. However, if more people in America tried to create a more sustainable food supply, it should help decrease every state's food gap. People everywhere in the United States are not getting fed because of the nation’s food gap. Even though no one said the solution to the problem would be easy, but sustaining food supplies might be the answer. “Figuring out how to feed all these people—while also advancing rural development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting valuable ecosystems—is one of the greatest challenges of our era,” (Ranganathan, Janet). Closing the gap by sustaining food supplies are going to take everyone to help. Some...
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...Closing the Gap in Homeownership Rates: How Fannie Mae and Lender-Partners Can Close the Gap Sullivan University MGT 510 Executive Summary This proposal addresses the gap in homeownership rates between whites and minorities. According to the United States Census Bureau, 67.9 percent of the population in the United States are homeowners. However, while 71.8% of Whites are homeowners, only 47.3% of African Americans and 48.2% of Hispanics are homeowners. This large gap in homeownership rates can be contributed to discrimination by lenders and minorities’ misconceptions about the lending process. To overcome these issues, lenders need to eliminate discrimination and reach out to minorities. Ultimately, lenders who discriminate are going to hurt their own bottom lines since minorities represent a large market that has the high potential for growth. Introduction: Homeownership is the “American Dream” Housing has often been referred to as the #1 creator of wealth in the United States. It has been called, (1) the leading consumer product, (2) the leading consumer investment, and (3) a leading economic driver. Homeownership, in short, is the “American Dream.” It creates wealth. If you purchase a home today, with appreciation and through upkeep, it will be more valuable in the future. That appreciation provides homeowners with opportunities to create wealth. According...
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...BULLISH 2 Candle Continuation Pattern Uptrend gaps up to a GREEN candle. Followed by RED candle opening inside & closing below the green candle’s real body. DIAGRAM UPWARD GAP TASUKI DOWNWARD GAP TASUKI BEARISH 2 Candle Continuation Pattern Downtrend gaps down to a RED candle. Followed by a GREEN candle opening inside and closing above the red candle’s real body. BULLISH Continuation Pattern Long GREEN candle. Followed by 2 or more short candles (ideally RED), which are contained within the body of the first green candle. Followed by another long GREEN candle closing above the 1st candle. BEARISH Continuation Pattern Long RED candle. Followed by 2 or more short candles (ideally GREEN), which are contained within the body of the first red candle. Followed by another long RED candle closing below the 1st candle. RISING THREE FALLING THREE Common Candlestick Charting Patterns (2 of 4) REVERSAL PATTERNS NAME DESCRIPTION BULLISH or BEARISH single candle Reversal Pattern. The open is equal to (or almost equal to) the close, resulting in no real body. Indecision in the market – neither the bulls nor bears are in control. The Doji can be found at the top or bottom. The Gravestone Doji is usually found at a top reversal. The Dragonfly Doji is usually found at a bottom reversal. BEARISH single candle Reversal Pattern. Market gaps up to Shooting Star candle. Colour can be RED or GREEN. Upper Shadow is at least 2 times the size of the real body. DIAGRAM DOJI DRAGONFLY...
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...from the marketing of products, including the four (4) marketing elements that distinguish services from products. Next, discuss six (6) ways that firms can help employees provide better service. Finally, explain the four (4) service gaps identified by the Gaps Model and list two ways to overcome each of the four service gaps How the marketing of services differs from the marketing of products, including the four marketing elements that distinguish services from products. In service marketing, the consumer relies heavily on the reputation of a person or company as opposed to product marketing where consumer can demonstrate features and capabilities of and see it in action. A service is a period of time where in which a consumer will undergo an experience that can never be repeated in the exact same way. The four (4) elements that distinguish services from products are: Intangible - Services are not physical and cannot be "possessed." Because they can't be seen, touched, or made tangible in some way, assessing their quality and value is difficult. A services client will never know how good the service is until after he receives it. In some cases, it actually may be months or years before a trigger event occurs to activate the service, at which time the client hopes to experience the promised service quality (e.g., an IT crisis triggers service, or an accident initiates an insurance claim). Inseparability - The production of the services can't be separated from its consumption...
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...The Achievement Gap How would you feel knowing your children won’t be able to have a good education because you are a minority or just because you don’t have enough money? The achievement gap is a difference in academics between different races and even in different social statuses. The major differences in the Achievement Gap are in the different grade levels, test scores and dropout rates between different ethnic groups The Achievement Gap affects a lot of people because they drop out before they develop adequate reading, writing, and mathematical skills. The Achievement Gap is a serious problem that affects Latinos and African-Americans because it reduces their educational opportunities and there are low expectations for those students; however groups like Harvest Prep are trying to close it. For Latinos and African- Americans, the Achievement Gap reduces their educational opportunities. One way the Achievement Gap reduces their educational opportunities is that “Only 1 in 50 Latinos and 1 in 100 African American 17-year-olds can read and gain information from specialized text—such as the science section in the newspaper compared to about 1 in 12 whites.” (Bottoms) This is saying that it is much more difficult for African- Americans and Latinos to understand some texts, but reading is only part of the struggle for minorities because they don’t get help when they are little they just get passed on to the next grade for someone else to deal with them. Another way the...
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...One issue beyond segregation that accounts for this disparity is socioeconomic status. And the majority of minorities are living in the lower class which means less funding towards receiving a quality education. More money is spent on public education where non-minorities lives which is the reason why they outperform other races in reading and math. The majority of the time you get what you pay for the more money that is put into a student the better they will score on standardize tests. Some of these children cannot solely focus on school they come from broken homes wondering where their next meal will come from also have to work which leaves little time to focus on studying and homework. The article Falling Behind - Education Next. (2006,...
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...Equality between men and women in the workplace has long been an issue. Women will do the same amount of work as men, sometimes even more, and will be paid less just because their gender. This is seen through many types of work, it could be in an office, teaching, construction, etc. It affects women of all races, origins, age, and level of education. Women across the world are working to close this gap. The definition of a gender pay gap is the following, “the relative difference in the average gross hourly earnings of men and women within the economy as a whole.” A less complicated version of this is simply the difference of a woman’s pay and a man’s pay from hour to hour. In the United States, a study from 2016 has shown that women receive only 80% of the pay that men make. On average, a male worker in America makes $51,640 a year working a full time job, while a female on average makes $41,554. There is a 20% gap between them. This 20% is about a $10,000 difference. In some states in the US there is even as much as a 30% gap....
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...The Northern Territory Intervention and Closing the Gap Initiative: A Comparative Review Introduction The Northern Territory Intervention and the Closing the Gap Initiative are two Federal Government policies that are designed to end the disparity between the health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. There are limited similarities between these two policies, however many differences, including the involvement of the Indigenous community in the creation and management of the policies and the aims of the policies; the effectiveness of these policies has been attributed to the level of involvement within the Indigenous community. The Northern Territory Emergency Response The Northern Territory Intervention was implemented in June 2007 in order to protect Aboriginal children from sexual abuse; this involved heavy regulation of the community member’s lives, and many people did not approve. The Intervention program was initiated in response to allegations of sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities during August 2006; this prompted an enquiry into methods to protect children, and on the 15th of June 2007, the “Little Children are Sacred” report was released (Calma, 2008). Following this, the federal government created a policy in the Northern Territory on the 23rd June 2007 called the Northern Territory Emergency Response, also labelled as “The Intervention” (Calma, 2008). The changes that were implemented in this Intervention policy include the removal of the permit...
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...Potential output Real GDP a. Is Albernia facing a recessionary or inflationary gap? b. Which type of fiscal policy—expansionary or contractionary—would move the economy of Albernia to potential output, YP ? What are some examples of such policies? c. Illustrate the macroeconomic situation in Albernia with a diagram after the successful fiscal policy has been implemented. 1. Solution a. Albernia is facing a recessionary gap; Y1 is less than YP. b. Albernia could use expansionary fiscal policies to move the economy to potential output. Such policies include increasing government purchases of goods and services, increasing government transfers, and reducing taxes. c. Aggregate price level LRAS SRAS P2 P1 E2 E1 AD2 AD1 Y1 YP Real GDP Potential output Recessionary gap S-169 MACROECONOMICS 29 13 ECONOMICS chapter: S169-S182_Krug2e_Macro_PS_Ch13.qxp 2/25/09 8:02 PM Page S-170 S-170 MACROECONOMICS, CHAPTER 13 ECONOMICS, CHAPTER 29 2. The accompanying diagram shows the current macroeconomic situation for the economy of Brittania; real GDP is Y1, and the aggregate price level is P1. You have been hired as an economic consultant to help the economy move to potential output, YP. Aggregate price level P1 LRAS SRAS E1 AD1 Potential output YP Y1 Real GDP a. Is Brittania facing a recessionary or inflationary gap? b. Which type of fiscal policy—expansionary or contractionary—would move the economy...
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...Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss if pay equity legislation has worked to eliminate the wage gap between males and females in the workforce. This paper will discuss current pay equity legislation. Federal legislation includes the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Equal Wages Guidelines, and the Canada Labour Code, Part III. Provincial legislation includes the Ontario Pay Equity Act. This paper will also cover a brief time line of the history of pay equity and who is actually covered by pay equity legislation. Lastly, this paper will discuss the gender wage gap and why it exists. Graphs from Statistics Canada will aid in demonstrating the current wage gap and the significant difference in pay for males and females. Has Pay Equity Legislation Worked? Men and women are different in many ways, physically, genetically and anatomically; however they are the same in that they are both human beings who have a right to fair and equal treatment. All throughout history women seem to have taken a back seat to their male counterparts, as women were not officially deemed persons until 1929 after a Supreme Court hearing, they had to struggle to get recognition in the workplace, and to this day are continually fighting for pay equity in the workplace. Pay equity is defined as “the principle that men and women should be compensated equally for work requiring comparable skills, responsibilities, and effort” (Pay Equity, n.d., para. 1). The goal of pay equity “is to stop discrimination...
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...available to assist people develop a stronger immune system to help prevent some disease and medical technology has progress and people can now live longer than they ever had before. Unfortunately there is still a gap between the life expectancy of an Aboriginal Australian and a non-Aboriginal Australian. In 2010-2012 the average life expectancy for Indigenous Australian male and females were 69.1 and 73.7 while for non-indigenous Australians it was higher, 79.7 for males and 83.1 for females (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013). This is similar in other indigenous cultures across the world, the United Nations declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples makes mention of the health of Indigenous Peoples right to health care “Indigenous individuals have an equal right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. States shall take the necessary steps with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of this right” (United Nations, 2007). What is the Australian government doing to assist the Indigenous Australian population to achieve and attain a longer life expectancy like the non-indigenous population? In 2008 the Council of Australian Governments set targets in the National Indigenous Reform Agreement to “close the gap in life...
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