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The Economics Of Drugs And Prostitution
Words: 1018 - Pages: 4.... such as theft, robbery and other crimes, in order to finance their drug habits. The rates of these and other crimes are maintained by the market for illegal drugs, and it via this process that this market has a significant and severe impact on all members of society, including non-drug users.
One way that our government attempts to combat the illegal drug problem is through the use of law enforcement measures. This means that organizations such as the RCMP, the Sûreté du Québec and Customs Canada take steps, such as seizures and arrests, in order to hinder and cripple the drug distribution network and infrastructure. In terms of supply .....
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The Internet And Its Affect On The Economy
Words: 790 - Pages: 3.... and therefore the employment options are plenty. At this point in time, one who has the correct amount of education in the networking and infrastructure of the World Wide Web will easily be able to receive a well-paying job. In other words, the Internet service providing industry is playing a large part in helping the US economy reach full employment, meaning that the cyclic unemployment is approaching zero. Although it seems the industry is very secure because it is in a full employment situation now, this does not mean that there is a very low amount of unemployment. According to many economists, there are three types of unemployment .....
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The Brokerage Industry And The Internet
Words: 753 - Pages: 3.... firms utilized new computer technologies to process trades and opened up investment opportunities for many that would not have previously considered purchasing securities. With improved IT capabilities and the introduction of the Internet the discount brokers were able to open the door even further by reducing trading costs and developing user friendly platforms for investors.
The Brokerage industry is one driven by quality customer service and high profits. Investors want to maximize there investments at a reduced cost but still receive the highest level of service and information available. In the past investors were restricted by t .....
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Technology Jobs
Words: 1211 - Pages: 5.... students is up this year by over 20%.” All engineering jobs are
paying well, proving that highly skilled labor is what employers want! “There
is clear evidence that the supply of workers in the [unskilled labor] categories
already exceeds the demand for their services,” says L. Mishel, Research
Director of Welfare Reform Network. In view of these facts, I wonder if these
trends are good or bad for society. “The danger of the information age is that
while in the short run it may be cheaper to replace workers with technology, in
the long run it is potentially self-destructive because there will not be
enough purchasing power .....
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Being A Mortician
Words: 1615 - Pages: 6.... home. In many states successful completion of a national examination
given by the National Conference of Examining boards will qualify you for
licensure"(IRN 10). In different states the undergraduate college credit varies
considerably, one-third of the states require one year; another third wants
two years; and the other third requires three years of credit(IRN 9). A
concentration of courses is also required in some of the states. You may need
to take 15 credits in natural science, 13 in social sciences, 13 in business, 14
in chemistry(IRN 10). In addition to your college work, you will need at least
50 credit hours of professi .....
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Kelley Chemicals
Words: 370 - Pages: 2.... precautions to guarantee their employees safety.
will graciously provide employment and needed products for the local economy. Most of these employees will be community members who will work hard to ensure the safety of this plant. This chemical plant will provide jobs for over seven hundred people, including jobs like; chemical and mechanical engineers, support staff, shipping operators, administrators and other specialists. Another estimated three hundred skilled workers such as carpenters, welders, pipefitters, and others will be needed to maintain the plant. All kinds of specialties are needed to fulfill the business of this plant .....
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Corporate Average Fuel Economy
Words: 647 - Pages: 3.... and regain stability without further
manipulation.
Reliance on imported fuels would be minimized because of the a)
decreased demand for fuel consumption and b) lowered fuel demand
allowed for domestic producers to meet the basic needs of the public.
Maximum fuel efficiency would a) cut the amount of fuel consumption thus
nullifying high pump prices and b) raise the level of conservation by
lowering the amount consumed.
Although the intentions of Corporate Average Fuel Economy in the 1970's
was thought to be a cure-all but, over the long run it has turned out to be a
flop. The variables on which it was based, turned out to be almos .....
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The North American Free Trade Agreement
Words: 1916 - Pages: 7.... allowing trade goods to flow to all of the treaty members without restriction as long as the goods met the standards as outlined in the treaty. Another goal was to improve working conditions in North America. It was proposed that by increasing trade and a set of standards that working conditions would improve through increased wages and newer safer facilities. Creating an expanded and safe market for exports/imports and services was also a goal and is ongoing even today as more goods and services flow across the borders. Trade rules that were beneficial to all treaty members were established and have 'standardized' the quality of all t .....
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Influencing Others In Business Environments
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question correctly. In this study, a person dressed in a suit had a 77% percent
chance of getting money returned to them, while those dressed casually or in
working outfits had a 38% chance (Bickman, 1971). This study suggests that a
person's status affects how well they are received by the person they are trying
to influence, and thus their likelihood of being able to influence them into
buying an idea or product.
Seating arrangements can affect ones ability to influence others.
Seating arrangements that are closer to one another have a greater effect and
lead to a less hostile environment than when people are seated opposite of one
a .....
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The Merger Of Banks
Words: 1432 - Pages: 6.... paying unprecedented prices to build their empires” (Elstein,
1997; p. 1). Households cannot make purchases of the magnitude of cost and
irresponsibility that these banks and other businesses in nearly all
segments of the economy are doing as quickly as they can manage. Where we
have to live on a budget and within our means, they can always increase
their revenues simply by tapping their customers on their collective
shoulder for more input into their businesses to help pay for their
purchases while we also finance their business activities.
Sheshunoff Information Services reported that between July and
September, 1997, $2 .....
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