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ECONOMICS IS A SCIENCE
Economics is a Science. Discuss
Economics is a Science
Introduction
The word "economy" has ancient Greek origins. It is a combination of two Greek words "economy" and "law", so literally, the "original" sense of the economy should be treated as the economy maintained in accordance with the laws, rules and ...
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
International Trade and Investment
International Trade and Investment
Introduction
The international trade is the exchange of goods, services and capital between countries. This type of trading has existed for centuries (see Silk Road), but it is experiencing a resurgence due to economic globalization. The international trade theory is the branch of ...
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HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher education “bubble” in the U.S
Higher education “bubble” in the U.S
Introduction
A very recent phenomenon that struck the world recently has shaken the economical situation drastically. Developed countries such as Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain are even suffering from the breakdown that took place in the previous years. Credit ...
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Money Politics and Influences
Introduction
Money plays an important role in electoral politics; keeping a campaign well funded is essential to electoral success. A knowledgeable campaign staff, television advertisements, travel to give speeches, mailings, and phone calls cost a large amount of money. Many who are critical of the role money plays ...
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Does Foreign Exchange Rate Exposure Matter for Companies Operating Internationally?
Table of Contents
Introduction3
Foreign Exchange Theories4
Purchasing Power Parity4
Example4
Interest Rate Parity5
Expectations Theory6
Principles of Transaction and Economic Exposure: Hedging7
Why Hedging?7
What does Hedging Seek to Achieve8
Hedging Long Term and Short Term Exposure9
Hedging Instruments9
How Currency and Exchange Risks are Dealt With?11
Foreign ...
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RECESSION AND SOCIAL CARE
Impact of Recession on Social Care
Impact of Recession on Social Care
Introduction
After the great depression, of 1930's, the financial crisis of 2008-09 has been the most tough one. It has affected not only America, but has also affected different parts of the world, because the countries are ...
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TUITION FEES
Tuition Fees in English Universities
Tuition Fees in English Universities
Introduction
The decision that is taken by the government that is to raise the cap on tuition fees in English universities from £ 3000 to £ 9000 made its impact on various stake holders. This impact on the concerned stake holders ...
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ECONOMICS INDICATORS
Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators
Output and Growth (Real
The above chart is showing the output and the GDP of the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. From the above chart, it can be observed that the output and the GDP of Japan from 2008 to 2011 is not good, ...
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Freefall By Stiglitz Book Review
Stiglitz's purpose and normative perspective on the cluster of policy areas he addresses
The author of Freefall, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001, Professor of Economics at Columbia University, NY. It is a great critic of the postulates and neoliberal policies that imposed after the ...
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INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL FLOWS
International Capital Flows
International Capital Flows
International Capital
International capital flows are the financial side of international trade. When someone imports a good or service, the buyer (the importer) gives the seller (the exporter) a monetary payment, just as in domestic transactions. If total exports were equal to total imports, these ...