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- 1851: The Effects of Post-industrialism on the Political Economy of Western Europe
- The Effects of Post-industrialism on the Political Economy of Western Europe The Decline of Corporatist Bargaining The sustained, high economic growth in Western Europe during the post-war period until 1973 led to dramatic changes in the region's political economy. As advances in transportation and communication extended the reach of international trade into ... populated the assembly lines. In recent years, the liberalization of international trade has clearly demonstrated that European industry can no longer compete in traditional, large- scale industrial sectors. European successes have increasingly come from specialized, high value-added industry and from intelligent, flexible companies able to shift production quickly to capitalize on movements in world demand. The net result of these changes has been a transition to a post-industrial society ... the most disunited labor, Italy, France and Spain, were less successful. The shift to a post-industrial economy has increased the dissolution, fragmentation and differentiation of the Western European labor market. Most countries have suffered high and remarkably stable unemployment. Unemployment rises during economic downturns, but no longer seems to recover in a boom economy. Many blame post-industrialism for this phenomenon, complaining that technological improvements have led to a ' ...
- 1852: Economic Espionage
- ... best source. This method provides a trusted member inside a company or organization who the collector cans task to provide classified information. An information collector's interest in recruiting personal is not limited to a high ranking personal in a company or organization. It is true that researchers, key business managers, and corporate executives are a good target for industrial spies, but support personal such as secretaries, computer operators, technicians, and ... continue to reside in their home country.(Security On-line: issue 1) Information collectors will also use what is refereed to as elicitation during international conferences and trade fairs. Events such as international conferences on high-tech topics, trade fairs, and air shows-attract many foreign scientists and engineers, providing foreign intelligence collectors with concentrated group of specialists on a certain topic. Collector target these individuals while they are abroad to ... would be shared with yourselves." Some countries frequently hire well connected consultants to write reports on topics of interest and to lobby North American government officials on the countries behalf. Often, the consultants are often high ranking US government officials who maintain contacts with their former colleagues. They exploit these connections and contract relationships to acquire protected information and gain access to other high level officials who are currently holding ...
- 1853: Make-Up Art Cosmetics
- ... Europe, with extreme success in London, England. Although the company could easily expand to may more locations, the company would prefer not to, at least no so fast. They believe that in order to maintain high levels of quality, staying in control, (which means going slowly) is the key. Frank Toskan, 45, founder and CEO of Make-up Art Cosmetics, was previously a Canadian hairstylist, make-up artist and photographer, who ... years, 160 shades of lipsticks in 7 different finishes, 150 eye shadows, 60 blushes and hair care have been created for the public. Toskan first started at his kitchen table with the help of his high school chemistry book. With Victor Casale, his chemist brother-in-law, he blended a few new colours. One year later, Toskan formed a partnership with Frank Angelo, a veteran entrepreneur (previous owner of a chain ...
- 1854: Norway
- ... Total land ocupancy of Norway is 324,220 sq km with 307,860 sq km being land. Norways climate is temperate along the coast and cooler in the interior regions. The terrain is glaciated , mostly high plateaus and rugged mountain broken by fertile valleys , small , scattered plains and coastlines deeply indented by fjords. The highest point of Norway at 2472 m is Glittertind and the lowest at0 m is the Norwegian ... supply most of Norways electricity. Roughly one fourth of Norways imports are food and consumer goods. The rest consist of raw materials, fuels, and capital goods. The rate of reinvestment has been very high in Norway for a number of years. This is illustrated by the fast rising of building and construction industries. Even faster growth had been registered in the commercial and service occupations. Total tax revenues are ... sector in the form of price subsidies, social insurance benefits and the like of. All this has played parts in the economic problem of inflation, but increases in productivity have made it possible for a high rate of growth in real income. The strongly centralized trade unions and employer associations respect one another as well as government guidelines, and this helps to control the rapidly expanding economy. Foreign trades, the ...
- 1855: Fishing
- ... Also, most species spawn on continental shelves, and the main nursery grounds of many species are also in coastal regions. The main fishing grounds are located on the wider continental shelves of the mid and high latitudes. The single most important area is the North Pacific, where as much as one-quarter of the world's fish catch is taken. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY Prehistoric people were hunters and ... are: first, the narrowness of the continental shelf, which doesn't allow the numbers of demersal fish, and the existence of a straight coastline that doesn't offer many possibilities for good harbors; second, the high temperatures, which affect the keeping quality of the fish catch; and third, limited access to the interior, making marketing difficult. Fish landings from these areas are usually dried, smoked, or salted immediately. FISHING TECHNOLOGIES In ... fish. Fish Harvesting The standard methods of catching fish involve either nets, hooked lines, or traps. Pelagic fish are most often harvested using purse seine nets, which are set in a wide circle around the school of fish and then closed and drawn up. Straight drift or gill nets - whose mesh is just large enough to allow the heads of fish to pass through while trapping them at their gills - ...
- 1856: A Portrait of the Artist As A Young Man: Themes Developed Through Allusions to Classical Mythology
- ... labyrinth, which was so complex that even its creator could not find his way out. Instead, Daedalus fashioned wings of wax and feathers so that he and his son could escape. When Icarus flew too high -- too near the sun -- in spite of his father's warnings, his wings melted, and he fell into the sea and drowned. His more cautious father flew to safety (World Book 3). By using this ... instance of consciousness could be made to revibrate radiantly in heaven... (Joyce 142) Throughout the novel, Joyce freely exploits the symbolism of the name (Kenner 231). If he wants to be free, Daedalus must fly high above the obstacles in his path. Like the father Daedalus and the son Icarus, Stephen seeks a way out of his restraints. In Stephen's case, these are family, country and religion. In a sense ... slowly, slowly, slowly. In her arms he felt that he had suddenly become strong and fearless and sure of himself. But his lips would not bend to kiss her. (Joyce 94-5) From his early school days on, Stephen is at the edge of group life, observing himself. As he grows older, he becomes even more absorbed in his own ideas until he finally withdraws from his familiar surroundings (Brandabur ...
- 1857: Economic Policy
- ... their hard earned money would enable them to spend more money. People would be able to buy more cars, refrigerators, homes etc. The businesses would be able to build new factories with better more efficient high tech equipment. These new factories and expanded businesses would employee more highly paid workers which would expand the tax base and allow us to be more competitive in the world marketplace. Reducing the taxes would ... deadly diseases. Sixth the Job Training because it helps to get people job which reduces the number of people on welfare. Next, Food and Nutrition will help women, infant and children program (WIC), and the school lunch program. Last the National Parks we need to save the wonders of our beautiful country. The Republican national committee says "the government needs to pass a balance the budget amendment to the constitution ensuring ... be able to keep more of their money they worked so hard to get. By cutting taxes this will also allow people to buy things that they can not afford now because taxes are so high. The business will not only have more money from tax cuts but they will have more money from citizens buying more highly priced items. With this money the business will be able to invest ...
- 1858: Creative Writing: Bob's World
- Creative Writing: Bob's World "Bobby," yelled his mother in a shrill voice. "Bobby, you have to get up and go to school today!" "But mom, I have to work at school and I can't watch TV there," Bob pleaded. "Besides I get the lowest marks in my class because the work is so easy that I get bored." "Just come and have your breakfast and go to school," she ordered him. As Bob headed towards school, he saw one of his friends skateboarding down the street. "Yo Bob, you wanna try my board, man?" the youth asked. "No thanks, my knee is ...
- 1859: Conflicting Goals in Economic Growth
- ... balance between consumption and saving that will make resources available for investment purposes, reduce changes in the economy created by the inflation in the past, and by the reactions of savers, as well as fostering high and sustainable economic growth; and contribute towards an investor friendly environment that will attract foreign investors to the country. Evidence has suggested that economies perform better, in terms of growth, employment and living standards, in low inflation environments than they do when inflation is persistently high. This evidence is a comparison across countries over long periods. The association between economic performance, measured by growth of output or growth of productivity, and inflation. This indicates a negative relation; that is, the higher ... that there are no long-term gains from consistently pursuing expansionary policies. Monetary policy can determine the economy's average rate of inflation in the long run. And that's important for the economy, because high inflation can hinder economic growth. For example, when inflation is high, it also tends to vary a lot, and that makes people uncertain about what inflation will be in the future. That uncertainty can ...
- 1860: Bombardier Report
- ... and Raytheon are all counted as the opposition. Transportation Equipment This industry is responsible for 22% of sales and 22% of profits for 1995. The nature of this group is cyclical. Bombardier manufactures subway cars, high speed trains, passenger cars, and a variety of other equipment, which is primarily sold in the North American and European markets. Bombardier has made many acquisitions in this industry that are usually acquired at a ... 20% since 1994. Bombardier has 28% and 12% of the North American and European markets respectfully. The outlook for expansion in the North American market is encouraging with the contract with Am-Trac to supply high-speed trains and equipment for use in the United States. Recent developments in Mexico has led to an increase in demand for railway cars in that country. As well, the acquisition of Waggonfabrik Talbot will ... renew their 1000's of vehicles. Motorized Consumer Products. The biggest products in this group are the Sea-Doo and Ski-Doo recreation vehicles. This group accounted for 23% of sales and 38% of profit. High profit margins have helped Bombardier achieve success in this market. Sales in the Sea-Doo area have increased by 20% last summer making Sea-Doo the leader in the personal water craft market. The ...
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