Abstract
This paper is composed of a series of individual readings on various issues in the travel industry, most of which are preceded by an abstract or outline. The paper discusses topics that include the economic and cultural impact, communitas among tourists, cultural preservation and commondiation and similar issues.

From the Paper
"Dragon tourism is a local form of "ecotourism" at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, home to the endangered Komodo "Dragon" the largest lizard in the world. (Walpole and Goodwin, 2000, pp. 560-561) Ecotourism tries to protect the local environment by making that environment the basis of small-scale tourism and the local economy. The question is do the locals benefit from ecotourism? (Walpole and Goodwin, 2000, p. 567) One reason they do not is "leakage" where locals, lacking the necessary skills or capitol, lose potential income to outsiders - often from urban or "core" areas. (Walpole and Goodwin, 2000, p. 570-571)"

Tags:disintermediation, tourism, travel

Abstract
The questions answered are: Why did Weber regard bureaucratization as an irreversible trend in modern society? Is there any point in continuing to study the classical theorists in order to understand modern society? To what extent do the demands of academic achievement conflict with the demands of femininity? With reference to at least two theoretical perspectives, outline and discuss why motherhood continues to be problematic for feminists. What methodological issues are raised by feminist and anti-racist research? Discuss with reference to examples. Distinguish between random and non-random sampling techniques in sociological research. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each with reference to examples of research studies. What important factors influence the choice of quantitative and qualitative techniques?

Tags:economics, marketing, research

Abstract
This essay attempts to present all new insight into the topic of gender concerns in regard to the Latin American nation of Mexico's economic development. The report is written as if the author is the Minister of Gender Affairs for Mexico and the new president, who is a woman, ran on a platform that promised gender equality in all new and existing policies within her administration. In this paper, the author, as the Minister of Gender Affairs, must develop a new national plan that both addresses and ends the rampant discrimination against females in Mexico and, in turn, creates new ,generous gender equality policies. The essay addresses issues such as family Legislation, Labor Market Legislation, Trade Policies, Educational Policies, and Agrarian Legislation.

From the Paper
"As the world continues to become a smaller place through the use of new technologies like the Internet and the business community continues to face the intrinsic challenges caused by the highly competitive global economy, Mexico's labor markets continue to tighten. As the Minister of Gender Affairs for Mexico, I will address the twenty-first century concerns with the Minister of Labor by having our industries hire more women than at any other point in our nation's history. Once hired, these female workers will discover that the policies that we will institute will remove the existing discriminatory barriers blocking their career paths through obvious glass ceilings. Basically, the existing policies that promote gender discrimination in the work place mean that far too often our qualified females are stopped from moving into positions of leadership within their organization."

Tags:female, workshop, promotions, leadership, male, machismo, oriented, legislation

Abstract
This paper analyzes critical issues regarding the future of China's economic growth. These include the shortage of resources and the disparity of wealth between regions and classes. In particular, the paper notes the labor shortage in rural areas, shortages in energy resources and raw materials. These three issues are dealt with at length. Additionally, the paper discusses some of the shortages China faces that are critical to survival, such as lack of water in major urban area. Next, the paper explores problems associated with social upheaval in China, such as unrest in ethnic regions. Finally, the paper addresses the economic threat of Taiwan on China. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of China resolving its water issue, which is seen as the nation's most serious threat to economic stability.

Outline:

Resources
Social Upheaval
Taiwan
Conclusions

From the Paper
"All economies depend on resources for their growth. Output is determined by the availability of labor, energy and raw materials. The former has not experienced overall shortage, although there are concerns about the rural labor force in some areas. China is, however, facing critical shortages of both energy and raw materials, not to mention food and clean water. China is facing a shortage of mineral resources. The nation is expected to suffer a severe shortage of such resources in the next twenty years, resulting in a dramatic increase in imports (Voice of America, 2003). There are two potential consequences of this shortage. The economic growth trajectory could stall, if resource shortages force factories to curtail production. The other potential consequence is a dramatic increase in mineral imports. This could potentially bring the balance of payments to a new equilibrium that is more balanced than at present. There are other consequences, however. Expansion of trade with resource-rich bordering nations - for example Russia or Kazakhstan could result in significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape."

Tags:blue sky day, resource shortages, economic growth trajectory

Abstract
This time has also coincided with increasing globalization, which has placed an emphasis on cost control in the public as well as the private sector. The end result, of course, has not only been an attack on the welfare state, but also changes in the structure of employment and the ability of the state to control its national economy. In a general sense, this means that the topic of globalization and its impact on the nations of the world, their economies and their societies are issues that have received a great deal of attention in recent years. This impact will be the topic of analysis for this paper.

Abstract
This paper examines the topic of ethics within the field of economic research. In the introduction of the paper, ethics is introduced and some of the fundamental concepts of ethics are discussed. The paper begins with an overview of recent cases where economic researchers appear to come very close to being unethical. The cases illustrates ethical dilemmas, each of which is covered in the body of the paper; in particular, the paper analyzes the issue of disclosure.

From the Paper
"The issue of ethics has become one of the most controversial topics in the public sphere in the past several years. Waves of corporate scandals in the earlier part of this decade, the subprime crisis, and money-losing banks spending bailout funds on bonuses are among the most prominent debates surrounding ethics. Yet, ethics impact all aspects of our lives. Ethics represent the moral codes by which a society governs itself. Ethics are specifically applied to interactions with others. From each action we take flows a reaction. The topic of ethics reflects society's concern with how the actions of one actor affect other actors in our society."

Tags:moral, society, concern, codes

Abstract
This paper discusses various financial and economic topics. The first is related to the financial markets and their typologies vis-a-vis investment categories. The second focus of the paper is financial intermediaries and their role within the overall economy as facilitators of market access. Finally, the monetary system as it relates to payment and the current shift to a cashless system and society is discussed.

From the Paper
"This document discusses various financial and economic topics. The first is related to the financial markets and their typologies vis-AfA -vis investment categories. The second focus of the paper is financial intermediaries and their role within the overall economy as facilitators of market access. Finally, the monetary system as it relates to payment and the current shift to a cashless system and society is discussed. Money and Banking Financial Markets Financial markets are essentially organized into a series of class types..."

Tags:money, banking, cashless

Abstract
This paper discusses the issue that the State of Florida is currently experiencing with their high unemployment rate causing a high percentage of these unemployed citizens to also be uninsured. The paper looks at the association between economic situations and healthcare coverage. The paper also discusses the problems of the high cost of keeping employer's health insurance coverage, known as COBRA, when unemployed.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of Topic/Issue
Who Is It Impacting? Is It Affecting Your Workplace, Such As A Hospital, Or Is The Community Impacted By It?
What is the Impact of the Issue?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In conclusion, the recession that the United States is currently experiencing has affected everyone however; in regards to the unemployed and uninsured, the state of Florida has shown the highest percentage of both. As companies continue to lay-off their employees, our Country will continue to see a rise in the amount of uninsured citizens and the amount of citizens that are in desperate need of healthcare coverage for themselves and their families. Due to the recession a lot of state budgets as well as programs that were once a necessity are being cut so that our government can try to keep control over this situation. There are many different initiatives that our states and our government are looking at changing and enhancing to assist with the problem we have with the amount of uninsured citizens we have in Country."

Tags:employment, budget, insurance, recession

Abstract
This paper shows how the study of the economics surrounding slavery can give a better understanding of the issues surrounding both slavery and the Civil War. Topics covered include the origins of slavery, opposing views on slavery, the and the economic effectiveness of slavery.

From the Paper
"Slavery and the civil war are very complex economic and historical issues. Many prominent Economic Historians view the institution of slavery vastly different from one another. With the difference in views also comes opposing opinions on whether or not the Civil War was actually needed to end the practice of slavery. While it is impossible to truly know what would have happened had events been different surrounding the American Civil War, it is possible to learn about the differences in opinions. Examining the origins of slavery, the opposing views of slavery, and the economics of the civil war can lend a clearer picture of this time frame"

Tags:slavery, Civil, War, south, economics, emancipation, abolition, profit

Abstract
The writer of this paper explores the European Union (EU), the largest trading entity in the world, accounting in 1998 for 20% of global merchandise exports. This paper also probes the EU's firm commitment to the promotion of open and fair trade with all its trading partners.
Topics covered in this report include:
The European Union is the World's Largest Trade Partner
The EU is a Growing Integrated Economy, Open to Trade with Outside Countries
European Union Enlargement
So the EU Strongly Supports Rules-Based System for International Trade
Multilateral Issues
The Need for WTO Agreement on Removal of Procedural Barrier to Trade
Globalization in Progress
Bilateral Trade Relations
Comprehensive Trade Negotiations
The EU Wants Developing Countries to Benefit as Well
Bibliography

From the Paper
"The current European Union of 15 members is the largest single market in the world. There are no internal frontiers and the harmonization of regulations and the standards ensures a freer circulation of goods and services than is possible within many individual countries. With a number of Central European and Mediterranean candidate countries scheduled to join the EU, a single set of trade rules, a single tariff, and a single set of administrative procedures will apply not just across the existing member states but also across the enlarged Union in years to come."

Tags:business, europe, EU, trade, economics, wto, world, trade, organization, globalization