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The Wise Man, 2006.
This article contains an examination of the philosophies of Plato and Descartes.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Plato and Descartes might find solace in the old saying, "A wise man is the man who knows that he knows nothing." Obviously, the philosophy of Plato and Descartes symbolizes a concrete reality about the nature of man - no one can know anything because no one can predict changes or whether the changes will be for the better or for the worse. However, for the sake of length and discussion, this paper examines the philosophy of Plato and Descartes in detail.
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"Philosophy is the study of concepts that are not concrete. Concrete knowledge is the hard truths that man faces every day. For example, if the stove is hot and one places a hand on it, one will be burned. Thus, arises concrete knowledge: the burned palm reveals the hard truths of hot and cold.
Or take, for example, the wild lion caged within an electrified fence. The lion will attempt to attack the fence, but after a good jolt of electricity shoots through his body, he will learn that the fence is bad, dangerous. He has been given concrete knowledge: his shocked and painful body has proven to him that the fence cannot be attacked in this manner."
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The Gypsy Problem, 2006.
This thesis compares a study of Gypsy folklore to a study of modern newspaper articles about Gypsies, effectively comparing Gypsies' self-perception to the way that non-Gypsies see them.
9,717 words (approx. 38.9 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 198.95
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This paper looks at the problems of the Gypsy (Roma) people in Europe. The author explains that the Roma are the largest minority group in Europe, yet continue to be marginalized, despite a rich history and culture. The author carried out two original studies. The first was a study of over 100 Roma folktales and the second investigated 201 newspaper articles that contained the word "Gypsy." After an introduction and a chapter containing background information about the Gypsy ethnicity, each study is presented with its respective conclusions. The author includes an overall conclusion.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Who are the Gypsies?
Chapter 2: The Non-Gypsy Perspective of Gypsies
Chapter 3: The Roma's Self-Perception
Chapter 4: A Contrast of Two Perspectives
Conclusion
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"There is a Gypsy problem. Though they are the largest minority in Europe, the Gypsy ethnic group continues to experience widespread prejudice that helps to perpetuate their general poverty and marginilization. The problem has seen very little improvement since Gypsies first migrated into Europe in the fourteenth century. Even in the last fifty years, as Western society has gained a new respect for minority races, the Gypsies seem to have been excluded from this new understanding and open-mindedness. In Central and Eastern Europe, anti-Gypsy discrimination is the norm and is even quietly supported by police and government authorities. While this sort of activity is not accepted in Western Europe, there remains in that region an attitude toward Gypsies that is evidenced by the usualness of conflict with Gypsies and an unwelcoming expression toward certain new migrations of Gypsies to the region."
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Political Structure of Poland, 2006.
A comprehensive overview of the political structure of Poland.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper looks at the political structure of Poland, including the country's history, its government structure, institutions, political processes and others aspects. The paper also includes an annotated bibliography.
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Dayton Peace Accords, 2003.
An evaluation of the Dayton Peace Accords.
9,200 words (approx. 36.8 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper looks at the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian civil war in 1995 with respect to their legal component. It examines the failure of the accords, lack of resolution to the Balkan conflicts and tensions. Problems of apprehending war criminals and the use of peacekeeping troops in police roles are considered.
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"It might be said on the face of it that the failure of the Dayton Peace Accords was demonstrated by the NATO war against Serbia over Kosovo a war fought.."
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Business in Poland, 2005.
A discussion on conducting business in Poland.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper considers some of the values and cultural differences that are critical to understanding in order to conduct business successfully in Poland. The paper concludes that Poland and the European Union need to build personal relationships to ensure business success.
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"All business relationships require that the parties involve have an understanding of the others' needs and requirements. This can be difficult when all of the parties-suppliers, customers, shareholders, employee ..."
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Soviet Union and Terrorism, 2004.
An analysis of how the fall of the former Soviet Union has been responsible for global terror.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents an analysis of how the fall of the former Soviet Union has been responsible for growing terrorist actions and activities by a number of Eastern European nations.
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"The breakup of the Soviet Union has played a significant role informing world events over the past two decades. One of the biggest threats to peace and stability is the numerous nuclear biological chemical and information warfare ..."
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Foundations of the Russian Revolution, 2005.
Describes the social, political and economic events that created a climate for revolution in Russia.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 111.95
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This paper describes the social, political and economic events and issues that created a climate in Russia from 1905 to 1917 that was conducive to Revolution. It argues that multiple causes led to an inevitable overthrow of the autocracy.
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"The foundations of the Russian Revolution were laid in the ..."
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China: Globalization and the Cellular Phone Market, 2003.
Examines the factors affecting globalization in China and compares
the cellular phone market to that of Russia.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the factors affecting globalization in China, and compares and contrasts the cellular phone market in China with that of Russia. The paper discusses the effect of the economic disparity between urban and rural Chinese.
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"China has had a relatively stable political system in place since the Second World War but upheaval in the political environment has occurred now and again ..."
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Economic Growth, 2006.
An analysis of the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in the Czech Republic.
10,937 words (approx. 43.7 pages), 100 sources, APA, $ 216.95
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased rapidly over the past years, especially after the promotion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The aim of this paper is to examine whether there is a positive relationship between FDI and the economic growth in the Czech Republic, with special emphasis on technology and productivity spillovers. It focuses especially on two hypotheses, in the form of a case study. The first hypothesis is that technological and productivity spillover from FDI can lead to an increase in economic growth in the Czech Republic. The second hypothesis is that the Czech government can be an extra incentive for economic growth. Formulas show different solutions to different questions in economic growth. The paper discusses the Keynes' GDP model, the purchasing power parity (PPP), as well as Solow's total factor productivity (TFP) and multi factor productivity (MFP) and Cob-Douglas elastic growth equation, that includes technology development into the equation.
Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Economic Growth and FDI
Inflows to the Czech Republic
1.2 Introduction to Relevant Theoretic
And Empirical Studies
1.3 Research Aims and Objectives
1.4 Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 FDI vs. Economic Growth
2.1.1 Technology and Productivity Spill Over
Transfers through FDI
2.1.2 Employment Creation:
2.1.3 Capital
2.1.4 Export
2.2 Other Factors vs. Economic Growth
2.2.2 Government Expenditure
2.2.3 Population Size
2.2.4 Openness
2.3 Conclusion
2.3.1 Role of the Literature in the Dissertation
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research Methodology Method:
H.1.1) There Has Been Economic
Growth in the Czech Republic.
H.1.2) Technology and Productivity
Spillovers Apply To The Czech Republic.
3.2 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Data
4.1 Data Collection
4.2 Data Analysis Keynes
GDP Equation
World Bank PPP Equation
Solow TFP Equation
Solow MFP Equation
Cob-Douglas Equation
Chapter 5: Conclusion
5.1.1 The First Objective Is To Give A
General Understanding of FDI
And Economic Growth
5.1.2 Second Is To Discuss According To A
Case Study Spillovers of FDI into the Czech Market
5.1.3 Thirdly, How the Czech Government
Can Be an Extra Incentive for Economic Growth
5.2 Boundaries and Constraints
5.3 Need for Further Research is Recognized
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"Multinational companies (MNCs) find it profitable to invest abroad because they own specific assets, one of which is the multinational's access to better production technology. (Caves, 1996) The role of transaction costs in the development of MNCs is seen as very important by McManus. Transaction costs can arise when transferring goods and or services, which can be a lot of money that is not necessary. When a MNC invests in a foreign market it overcomes those costs. (McManus1987) The relation between income inequality in Local Domestic Companies (LDCs) and FDIs is seen as a generally positive by Tsai. (Tsai 1995)"
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EU Enlargement to Eastern Europe, 2006.
A look at some of the challenges and issues of the European Union's expansion to Eastern Europe.
2,062 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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When the Eastern European countries led by Poland decided to join the European Union (EU), the assumption was that they wanted to share the blessings of the free market being enjoyed by existing EU members. This paper discusses how economically, the Eastern European countries are a low-income region and how they are fighting issues such as unemployment and a low standard of living. It also examines how other EU members can show them how to potentially stimulate the growth of their own economies.
Outline:
Introduction
Poland's Problems
Migration
Agriculture
Conclusion
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"Eastern Europe is a low-income region of about 100 million people whose combined income will raise the GDP of EU by a mere 5 per cent. This is very much less than the result of previous EU expansions to the North and South. It is not only their low income levels that may bring deleterious effects to EU but also the fact that these countries are in the middle of a transition phase from a centrally planned to a market economy. In addition, the new members will have to cope with more EU regulations than before because of the recent creation of the Single European Market concept. "
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