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 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 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
This paper answers specific questions on a broad range of topics in economics. Mainly unemployment and the production possibility graph, understanding the market structure for bottled water, economies of scale, increasing returns to scale, and monopoly output and price decisions. All questions were analyzed and answered based on theory and topics in economics.

From the Paper
"The unemployment rate for January was relatively unchanged. Over the month all major ethnic groups faced a steady or constant rate of unemployment of approximately 5%. There has been no significant change to the unemployment rate over the last quarter, ("Employment Situation Summary" 1). However the number of unemployed individuals faces a slight increase, with the Hispanic or Latino population facing the highest unemployment percentage increase. The point one (0.1) percentage increase in unemployment can be generalized to highlight how increases in unemployment affect the production..."

Tags:economic, monopoly, unemployment

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 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 considers if giving up luxuries such as diamonds, coffee and chocolate would help or hurt the poor of the developing world. In particular, the paper focuses on the panel discussion held on the TV. First, the paper describes the issue being discussed, introduces the panellists and summarizes the different views and positions they presented. Finally, the paper presents the author's view on the topic.

From the Paper
"This paper will examine the following questions: would giving up luxuries such as diamonds, coffee and chocolate help or hurt the poor of the developing world? The paper will focus one the panel discussion held on the TV program `The Agenda' on the tvo channel. The paper will first describe the issue being discussed, introduce the panellists and summarize the different views and positions they presented. Finally, the paper will present my view on the topic supported by further research. I will argue that we cannot boycott conflict commodities, as this will hurt the people of the developing world the most. However, we as consumers can educate..."

Tags:luxury goods, conflict diamonds, globalization

Abstract
The writer looks into the consequences of the merger wave and how those consequences will eventually impact the allocation of private and social goods and services to individuals in our communities. The paper defines the terms and analyses the potentially dangerous outcome of the growth of large corporations.

From the Paper
"Several philosophers have gone beyond merely considering the foregoing concepts of justice and principles of distribution, to develop alternative theories of justice in economic distribution in which these concepts and principles " . . . can be assessed and then modified, discarded or defended." Let me now begin a discussion of these economic theories, namely, the views of utilitarianism and libertarianism, as well as John Rawls's ideas about distributive justice. Thereafter, I will examine Rawls's theory of justice more closely and consider the arguments in favor of and in opposition to his primary propositions."

Tags:wealth, business, economic, conflict, goods, services