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The European Union, 2005.
This paper explores the origins and expansion of the European Union (EU).
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains that the most noteworthy benefits of joining the EU, which the expansion of the EU would magnify, are the free movement of goods, services, people and capital; stable price structures and internal and external security as well as improved social conditions, employment prospects and industrial conditions for the citizens of member nations. The author contends that the desire of Eastern Europe to become a bigger part of the EU can hurt the EU because of the corruption, crime and poverty in Eastern Europe, which was created with the fall of communism in the 1990s. The paper relates that the old members of the EU are limiting the benefits to which new EU members are entitled and are moving toward a more selective membership into the EU as exemplified by the case of Turkey, which is discussed at length in this paper.
Table of Contents:
Birth of the European Union
The Pros of the Expansion of the EU
Cons of EU Expansion
Restrictive Admission to the EU
The Future Expansion of the EU-Experts Speak Out
Closing Thoughts on the EU
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"Because of Europe's history of war and destruction throughout the late 1800's into the mid 1900s, many European leaders believed that the best way to secure a lasting peace throughout Europe was to create an economic and political bond between her nations. In 1950, it was proposed that the coal and steel industries of Western Europe be united. In response, the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was formed in 1951 by Belgium, West Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy and the Netherlands. Because of the success of the ECSC, its member nations formed the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957, with a goal of creating a common market (Europa-EU at a Glance). "
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European Union Expansion, 2005.
Discusses the expanding European Union and the laws and regulations that govern the entry of additional countries.
4,123 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper discusses the requirements for a country's entry into the European Union from the perspectives of the original EU members, the new members, and a variety of outside nations, particularly the United States.
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"When ten countries recently joined the 15 existing European Union (EU) member-states, the event represented the largest enlargement of the European Union in its history (Golino, 2003). One of the major perceived benefits of this union is that the countries formed an economic, political and military coalition with a combined population of 450 million people and an economy that produces approximately one-quarter of the world's annual output."
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Growth of the European Union ( EU ), 2002.
A trace of the the history and development.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 103.95
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Traces the history and development. Formation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Expansion of ECSC into common market and then the European Economic Community. Evolvement into EU with its own flag, currency (Euro), common body of commercial law and regulation. EU geographic expansion. Political differences. Growth in scope of the EU. Concept of Leuropean integration.
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"Expanding Europe
From the European Coal and Steel Community to the European Union
The growth of the European Union over half a century has been a curiously bifurcated process. On the one hand, it has been gradual and incremental. Its course of development began modestly with the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1952 (Dinan, 1999, pp. 1-2). As the name suggests, the scope of the ECSC's activities was limited to the coal and steel industries. Its geographical scope was considerably more limited than "European" might suggest, since it then embraced only Germany, France, Italy, and the three "Benelux" countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg."
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?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity?, 2004.
An analysis of traditional and modern societies during the European expansion, through a review of ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? written by S. N. Elsenstadt.
723 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines modernism in Europe and the rise of socialism in non-Western societies. The paper reviews S. N. Elsenstadt's ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? and discusses Elsenstadt?s arguments regarding the changes in the European expansion in non-Western societies, from being modernist to socialist, even traditionalist, societies. The paper argues that the retardation of modernism in non-Western societies is not exactly the abrupt stoppage of the European expansion.
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"?European expansion and the civilization of modernity? by S. N. Elsenstadt provides a through discussion and analysis of the dynamics concerning the European expansion, centering in particular on its effects in non-Western or Asian societies. Tracing the history of the European expansion from the emergence of industrialization to the development of capitalism in Western societies, the author seeks to determine what caused the seemingly contradicting development of the so-called ?expansionist? movement of modernization in Europe. That is, instead of spreading modernization and capitalism in Asian societies, what occurred was the rise of socialism, which is a new form of society that overturns the basic premises of capitalism-in effect, modernization."
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Profitability in Unionized and Non-Union Companies, 2005.
A look at the impact that a union has on a firm's profit and investment.
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews and summarizes studies that looked at whether unionized companies were less or more profitable than non-union firms and whether there was less new investment in unionized firms as compared to non-unionized ones. After reviewing the literature, the paper concludes that, while unions generally transfer payment from shareholders to employees, there is a downside to unionization; it may inhibit the very investment needed to run the company.
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"As long ago as 1994, researchers were interested in ascertaining whether unionized companies were less or more profitable than nonunion firms, and whether there was less new investment in unionized firms as compared to nonunionized ones. Morgan investigated shareholder risk and rates of return in both sorts of companies during the period 1973-1987. Morgan?s work cited earlier work of Becker and Olson (1989) in which they provided an analysis of differences in shareholder risk and returns in union and nonunion companies, finding that shareholders in more highly unionized companies realized lower rates of return than did shareholders in the nonunion companies. Becker and Olson had further suggested that lower shareholder returns during the 1970s had led management to attempt to limit the extent of unionization during the 1980s in a move to reverse that trend. (Morgan, 1994, unpaged)"
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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.
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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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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Expansion, 2002.
Examination of how the geographic expansion in the West had more costs than benefits and a comparison of this to the expansion of the East.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses economic and geographic expansion during the Gilded Age and how it shaped America into what it is today. It also examines the issue of western expansion and the role it played, along with the annexing of the Native Americans of the land. Shows how the expansion on both sides brought with them stronger job markets.
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"The economic and geographic expansion of the United States during the Gilded Age was one of the defining events that shaped the country into what it is today. By examining the geographic expansion in the west, analyzing its costs and benefits, and then looking at the economic expansion in the east and analyzing its costs and benefits, it can be seen that the cost of expansion outweighed any benefits which may have been accrued, and that the Progressive response, while a step in the right direction, was not enough. On a scale of one (cost) to ten (benefit), expansion can receive nothing higher than a four."
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The Clinton Administration and NATO Expansion, 2001.
A look at the Clinton Administration's involvement with the NATO expansion.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the Clinton administration?s political, strategic and ideological motivations for supporting NATO expansion and whether the future of NATO will be as a collective defense pact or as a vehicle for democratic expansion.
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"On March 16, 1999, the flags of the first three ex-communist countries to gain admission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ? Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic ? were hoisted above NATO headquarters in Brussels, marking the final act in the first stage of NATO expansion. Fifty years after its creation, with former Warsaw Pact members joining what began as an anti-Soviet alliance, NATO?s original purpose of keeping ?the Americans in, the Russians out, and the Germans down? seems to no longer apply. The Russians no longer possess the ability (and some would argue the desire) to realistically threaten European security. With growing assertiveness in European affairs, the Germans are not ?down,? but their increased role in politics, economics, and security of Europe does not inspire the panic it would have so soon after World War II when the alliance was formed."
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Riordan's Expansion Plan, 2008.
An analysis of Riordan's planned expansion into the Canadian market and the importance of change and change management to the success of the operation.
3,859 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses Riordan's planned expansion into the Canadian market with a new manufacturing facility. It looks at the mid to long-term plans for this expansion project. It also discusses the importance of change and change management and how they are viewed as critical to the success of this operation. Finally, the paper discusses the systems and interaction between systems and how they are critical to Riordan's expansion plan success.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Expansion Project
Overview
Business Requirements
Technology Project Plan
Models and Theories of Change
Application of Change Models
Recommendations for Change
Systems Thinking and Change Management
Conclusion
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"Riordan's expansion into the Canadian market should be resoundingly approved by both its board of directors and its shareholders although the latter is not necessary. This strategy is more than just an attempt to gain cost efficiencies across markets but an attempt to enter a new market altogether and provide for long-term, future growth opportunities that would otherwise not be present. In this sense, Riordan's suggested expansion into the Canadian market should not be viewed as a risk inherent endeavor but rather as an opportunity loaded strategy with little downside. Research indicates that break-even is essentially a foregone conclusion between 3-5 years and everything afterwards can be considered profit generation as long as overhead is met."
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American Expansion, 2005.
A look at the expansion of the US through the mid-19th century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the causes and effects of the U.S. expansion through the mid-19th century. The paper also looks at the economic impact of the expansion as well as other issues associated with the expansion, such as immigration and sectional issues. In addition, the paper looks at how the new Constitution provided for the organization of new territories and their eventual admission as new states.
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"At the end of the Revolution, the new United States was confined largely to what would now be called the Eastern seaboard. What was then the Western frontier began within a few hundred miles of the East Coast. The interior of North America was, for the most part, an unexplored wilderness, at least to the people who were starting to call themselves Americans..."
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Westward Expansion, 2008.
This paper describes the period known as the Westward Expansion in early 19th century America.
999 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the Westward Expansion and its economic growth, demographic expansion and the controversial political climate that led to sectionalism. The paper then shows how the conflicting interests of the South and the North were not truly resolved, since the Missouri compromise of 1820 did not address rising political and social conflicts which ultimately led the nation to the Civil War.
Outline:
Introduction
The Beginning of the Expansion
The Public Motivation
Sectionalism
Conclusion
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"The period of our history known as the Westward Expansion was marked by economic growth, demographic expansion and a controversial political climate that led to sectionalism. The opening of the west frontier began in the early 19th century and another new frontier was ready to be discovered, explored and benefited from. The original 13 colonies were rapidly becoming too small for the ever-growing number of immigrants and fortune-seekers. The new opportunities were growing short contrary to the numbers of people seeking them. The new-comers brought ideas, technology and plenty of motivation to acquire open land, available resources and opportunities for profits. The west frontier promised all of that and more."
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Horizontal Expansion in Business, 2004.
Examines the effectiveness of the concept of horizontal expansion on contemporary businesses.
1,656 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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Horizontal expansion is a process through which companies acquire or develop businesses engaged in the same stage of marketing or distribution. This paper examines the impact of horizontal expansion on companies to see whether it is an effective strategy for firms seeking expansion. The paper identifies the effectiveness and limitations of this strategy.
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"Up until recently, the traditional theory of industrial organization has remained the mainstream approach in analyzing corporate integration. David A. Besanko, David Dranove and Mark Shanley (2000), explain that the benefits of horizontal integration are in economies of scale when a merger takes place between firms producing the same kinds of products, and in synergies such as economies of scope in case of a merger between firms whose products have little or nothing in common with each other."
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An Analysis of Wal-Mart's International Expansion, 2008.
A paper examining Wal-Mart's attempts at international expansion.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The author of this paper suggests that, while succeeding domestically, Wal-Mart has struggled internationally by approaching every market as it has the American market, rather than catering to each market and culture individually. The writer proposes that this has had a negative impact on Wal-Mart's revenues, assets and has left it weaker in other countries. After examining expansion attempts in a number of countries, the author reaches the conclusion that in order to reach its expansion goals the company must perform studies to learn the local customer's expectations, needs and wants and that marketing strategies should be customized in accordance with the results. This paper appends a brief SWOT analysis of Wal-Mart.
Outline:
Executive summary
Introduction
International expansion
Energy efficiency
Rising Internet sales
In conclusion
References
Appendix
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"Wal-Mart should constantly update its website to insure the best service to the consumer, but never in ways that would interrupt a shopping experience. Wal-mart should create a unique marketing campaign aimed at increasing online sales. This could be done by creating a unique online slogan, providing online coupons or even free shipping. An innovative shopping experience would be a way to attract new online consumers and excite existing ones. An example would be a virtual store experience executed by replicating a store virtually. A guest would see every product as he/she would in a store including the shelves, aisles and virtual cashiers. Yet for consumers less eager to experience an ultimate virtual experience the traditional online experience should be given as an alternative."
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Imperial Expansion in Africa, 2002.
A look at the economic impact of the imperial expansion into Africa.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper is on "Imperial Expansion in Africa". It argues against the statement, which is "The great outburst of imperial expansion at the end of the 19th century was the product of great power rivalry and not of economic necessity", this statement has been disparate because the economics had everything to do with the expansion of empires into Africa, not power. It analyzes the topic with evidence and explores whether the historians used original material or have they rehashed things from other writers?
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Roman Expansion, 2005.
An analysis of political, military and economic motives that led to the expansion and ultimately to imperial domination of Rome.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 124.95
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This fourteen page paper analyzes Roman expansion. It discusses the political, military, geographical and economic factors that led to the expansion of Rome. The paper also discusses the Roman view that they fought only just wars and their claim that it was only Rome's need to defend itself from threats on all sides that led to expansion and ultimately to imperial domination.
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"Roman Expansion: An Analysis of Political, Military, and Economic Motives Beginning with the founding of Rome around 758 BCE, the expansion of Roman power was due to a variety of political, military, geographical, and economic factors. Polybius believed that after their defeat of Hannibal and Carthage, the Romans resolved to assert their domination throughout the Mediterranean. This identified motive for Roman expansion conflicts with the Roman view that they fought only just wars, and claim that it was only Rome's need to defend itself from threats on all sides that led to expansion and ultimately to imperial domination. Many historians have offered other causes and motives for Roman expansion, such as a desire to profit from conquest, an interest in commercial expansion, imperial ambition, martial prestige, and the economics of slavery."
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