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Euthanasia: Life is a Gift, Not a Commodity to be Traded, 2002.
A discussion of euthanasia and a critique of the article ?Sandy Plans to Win her Race Against Life? from an Australian magazine.
1,966 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of euthanasia in light of an article titled,?Sandy Plans to Win her Race Against Life? that appeared in the issue of ?The Age?, an Australian journal in its issue of May 27, 2002. It presents an amalgamation of ideas taken from a number of books and articles on the various aspects of euthanasia?s, its relationship with health care and health care professionals, some of the ethical issues involved and the various groups involved in the decision of ending the life of an individual.
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Introduction
Euthanasia's Relationship with Health Care
Ethical Issues and Role of Nurses
Ethical Issues
Decisions at Various Levels
Patient?s Decision
Physician?s Decision
The Law
The International Perspective
Summary
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"Both medicine and technology have experienced immense achievements, enabling us to use these advances for not only diagnosing numerous illnesses, but also suggesting various treatment measures, yet all these can not in any manner be compensated for the primary responsibility of the health care professionals; one that requires them to take care of the sick, even if he or she is terminally ill. In this regard health professionals have very efficiently used a term, 'palliative care', that truly applies to the care of the sick in general, and especially the terminally ill patients. Palliative care aims at avoiding the two extreme ends in health care. One is the health care professionals' endeavors to continue treatment and health care with the ultimate objective of preserving the life of the patient, even though it is clear that the patient so treated is suffering from a terminal illness, and will die sooner or later."
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The Commodity Trade in Agriculture, 2005.
Examines the commodity trade in agriculture and the different policies affecting it.
2,683 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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Agriculture, once a means of survival in America, has now become an industry, which generates millions of dollars a year. Before agriculture, humankind relied on hunting, fishing, and gathering in the wild to survive. People were known as hunters and gatherers, but soon became farmers. Once farming was introduced, humans were able to become much more sedentary because they did not have to move from place to place looking for sustenance. This paper shows that, once human creativity was unleashed, Americans began to understand the magnitude of profit and livelihood that agriculture held. To understand the full magnitude of the agriculture commodity trade, this paper examines the history of the trade, the policies/programs affecting the trade, and the standards set for the trade before it can be sold.
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"As long as human beings are in need of food to survive, the agricultural commodity trade will exist. Agriculture today is a complex system of production, distribution, research, and marketing. People desire option and depend on other people as well as other nations to supply them with a variety of product. The United States has a stable position in the agricultural commodity trade and this will remain stable with the right programs and policies put into action. Technology has helped stabilize the agricultural commodity trade in America and other advanced countries. Threats of drought, under-production, and other natural disasters have been lowered. After learning about the history of the trade as well as the policies and programs affecting the trade, it is easy to conclude that it is important to the U.S. economy. Compliance with policies and programs will only help farmers remain in competition to become profitable."
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Free Trade vs. Managed Trade, 2002.
A comparison of free trade to managed trade in today's global economy.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper compares the values of free trade to managed trade. It begins by defining trade and identifying the ideal trade. The paper argues that free trade is the best policy to increase prosperity and equality in a capitalist society. It describes managed trade as the current situation, as tariffs and trade policy try to create fair grounds for commerce between two nations, as seen through the example of Japan and the United States. The writer states that protectionist policies, as used in managed trade, have been the anthem of the past and have led to war and conflict.
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"Trade is the exchange of goods and services between two countries. In order for trade to be successful, both sides must perceive that they benefit from the exchange, or the trade will not take place. In a perfect world, both parties go away from the trade happy that they have ridded themselves of something of which they have surplus, and gained something of value to them. However, in the real world, this does not happen all of the time and one party or the other walks away feeling ?cheated.?
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Free Trade/ Fair Trade, 2007.
An argumentative essay on the benefits of fair trade over free trade.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper describes how those that promote free trade claim that overall production and profit is the highest good, and define efficiency and success as the ability to produce great quantities and great profit with a business. Those in support of fair trade, however, point out that productivity itself is not a good, but is only useful inasmuch as it improves the lives of the mass of people. The paper examines whether
countries should be allowed to protect their industries with tariffs or control them with regulations, despite the concerns or desires of other countries.
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"Of these two arguments, Morris' is by far the most convincing, in part because he is far more holistic in his analysis of the situation. Irwin focuses primarily on the over-all financial gains for nations, but does not specify who those gains go to. Though he seems to believe that an overall per capita increase in national product will raise national standards of living, he seldom produces evidence to this effect and does not take into consideration that what may be true for one nation, such as Japan, would not be true for another nation which was emerging from a long history of serious economic depression (such as former colonies). Moreover, he seems to confuse personal well being with the well being of the international money market."
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The World Trade Organization And Trade Policies, 2002.
Examines the effects of the WTO on government trade policies in many countries such as China.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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The World Trade Organization has an effect on developing governmental policies concerning trade in many countries such as China.
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Trade Spaces in "Trading Spaces", 2002.
A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The textual analysis of the TV series "Trading Spaces" explores the possibility of interchanging gender roles in this home improvement showcase. A strong case is built on the unchanging male hegemony. However, the paper shows that the series does focus, in a particular way, on issues of gender and power, and especially on the supposedly changing nature of masculinity. Provides limitless examples from the show to exemplify gendered television.
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"Since its launch in September 2000 as a late-afternoon show, Trading Spaces has regularly scored a 2 or 3 household rating in its universe in prime time, according to Neilson Media Research data, peaking one Saturday evening in April at a 3:2 for an episode featuring the Dixie Chicks. With that all-time household record for TLC, Trading Spaces also beat out all broadcast networks in delivery of adults 18-49 that night (the network regularly ranks in the top 10 of all cable networks in delivery of adults 18-49 and adults 25-54). By the conclusion of its third season, Trading Spaces will have taped 65 new episodes compared to last season?s 40, and can be seen in 70 million homes in America, and internationally in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Foege)."
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Commodity Fetishism, 2008.
A discussion of the significance and implications of commodity fetishism in terms of capitalism and democracy.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines commodity fetishism, a central tenet in Marxist theory, as well as crucial cornerstone in globalization. The paper claims that despite this central importance to Marxist theory, commodity fetishism is too often overlooked or misinterpreted by social and economic theorists who employ (or criticize) Marxist theoretical approaches. As such, there has been a general lack of understanding regarding how commodity fetishism influences the development and manifestation of advanced, or late, capitalist societies. The paper aims to unveil the meaning and significance of commodity fetishism, particularly in order to reveal what this concept can tell us about human relations under capitalism, freedom, ideology, equality, and democratic ideals. In the end, the paper concludes that commodity fetishism only demands that all social relations be conducted through the marketplace and through the medium of commodity exchange, but has no interest in liberty or democracy beyond this point, a realization that should give pause to claims that capitalism is the harbinger of democracy.
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"In this way, commodity fetishism is more than just an ideological category that is a part of capitalism--instead, it is inseparably linked to capitalism, being a component without which capitalism cannot function (Wenning par. 11). Commodity fetishism dictates that social relations will be defined in terms of the values placed on commodities, making the commodities a crucial part of all social relations in a capitalist society. Commodity fetishism occurs because under capitalism the medium of exchange of the whole of individuals' material lives is the commodity. One trades his or her labor--a kind of commodity--for currency--another kind--which is then exchanged for other commodities no longer produced by the individual or even the community. In these instances, it is only commodities that shift hands as they are exchanged according to the value that is placed in them by, what Marx deems, a fetishizing impulse. The value of commodities is, to a large degree, utterly arbitrary. A tiny diamond is worth far more than a loaf of bread, even though the latter is much more valuable and necessary in a practical sense in the day-to-day life of an individual. Capitalism fetishizes commodities and imbues them with values completely out of proportion to their function or usefulness to individuals or communities."
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Class Project: Commodity Marketing of Coors Light Beer, 2002.
The paper is the report from a class commodity marketing project, the purpose of which was to develop a sourcing strategy for a commodity, Coors Light Beer, for the buying firm, Fumbles Sports Bar.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper presents a detailed summary of Coors Beer. The group concludes that the existence of a monopolistic market limits the options available to improve sourcing of Coors Light for Fumbles; therefore, Fumbles should increase the contract length with Pierce Distribution, decrease the amount of competitors' kegs purchased and combine purchasing of Coors Light with other local bar. The paper includes four graphes and tables.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Purpose
Methodology
Introduction
Business Unit and Sourcing Strategies
Cost/Price Reduction
Quality Improvement
Delivery Improvement
Buying Firm: Internal Information
Importance
Usage/ Price
Specifications
Substitutes
Volume Requirements
External Market
Brewing Company
Manufacturing Process
Component Raw Materials
Primary and Secondary Uses
Possible Substitutable Products
Cost Structure/ Trends
Pricing Method and Trends
Technology Trends
Identification of Key Suppliers in the Industry
Type and Level of Competition
Identification of Major Buyers within the Industry
Competing Demand
Current
Projected
Supply Origins
Supplier Specific Information
Financial Overview
Supplier Size
Market Shares
Cost & Resource Saving Strategies
Supply Chain Strategies
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"The primary brewing and packaging facility for Coors, though, is in Golden, Colorado, with a supporting production plant in Memphis, Tennessee. The other packaging plant that Coors operates is in Shenandoah Valley near the town of Elkton, Virginia. Golden, Colorado is essential to Coors Light because of the supply of fresh water provided at the site, which is a main ingredient in the beer. This significant factor is also used as a marketing tool to emphasize their beer?s quality. In fact, the main reason for each plant?s location is the high-quality water. Golden, Colorado is also the original location that Adolph Coors, the founder of the Coors Company, who founded the beer headquarters in 1873. It is now the largest brewery in the world."
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Toyota's Commodity Chain, 2008.
This paper provides a commodity chain analysis with respect to Toyota Automobiles.
1,561 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper looks at the global commodity chain vis-a-vis a specific product line. The paper focuses on Toyota automobiles which are globally designed and manufactured, necessitating an extended and integrated supply chain. The paper also discusses how the actual consumption of the product occurs in a global fashion as does its marketing and distribution. Finally, the paper examines future trends of the company.
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Abstract
The Commodity Chain
Product Design & Engineering
Product Production
Marketing & Advertising
Retailing & Distribution
Product Consumption
Conclusion & Future Trends
From the Paper
"The commodity chain for any given product or service includes geographic as well as logical points of operations that are critical for that product to be produced and then finally consumed. This commodity chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95). With that in mind any product or service can be subdivided into the components that add value to each process comprising its production and delivery. The reasons for examining a product in this respect are many, but put succinctly, being aware of one's commodity chain and its components, "...will yield the greatest competitive advantage..."(Value, 1996, para.2). Thus, this research project examines Toyota's automobile commodity chain. Toyota must more fully understand its commodity chain components in terms of how they contribute value to the overall product which is the automobile."
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Four Publicly-Traded Companies, 2006.
This paper uses the prospectus and the quarterly and annual financial statements of each company as required by Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) to compare four publicly-traded companies: Bausch & Lomb, PepsiCo, The Gillette Co and Brush-Wellman.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that publicly-traded companies, by law and in compliance with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), must submit financial statements to the SEC and to their shareholders in accordance with Standard Accounting Practices and Auditing Procedures dictated by standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The author points out that PepsiCo and the Gillette Company present different reporting styles; although both meet and far exceed all reporting requirements, the Gillette Company "plays it very close to the vest" by restricting the distribution of their data concerning their operations such as presenting their "Costs of Goods Sold" figures as muddled as they can keep them legally. The paper concludes that the consensus from this analysis of these four companies is that their current ratio trends should continue over the next two to four years, with the possible exception of Bausch & Lomb, which must address its stiff competition or continue to suffer the company's downward trend.
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"Bausch & Lomb publish their Returns on Equity, a dismal 6.4%, and 43.86% below the Industry Average. In addition, their published Returns on Assets also are dismal at 2.1%, and 56.25% below the Industry Average, with their Returns on Inventory Costs equally bad at 4.7%, and 37.33% below Industry Average. This company is the only one of the four to publish data usable to calculate these returns. All three of the others do not publish the information; for security reasons, both government enforced and self imposed therefore these numbers are impossible to compute for them in any comparative format."
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The iPod's Commodity Chain, 2008.
A look at the commodity chain of Apple's iPod, with an emphasis on spatial economic geography.
1,853 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses the Apple iPod's commodity chain in order to identify the geographic factors that are intrinsically involved in the production and manufacture of this consumer product. The paper points out that since the Apple iPod's global supply chain is so extensive, this research only focuses on that which mainly involves third party interactions.
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"Electronic companies are especially dependent on spatial economic factors relative to geography because of the global supply and manufacturing business model. Apple Computer, Inc. (Apple) is an innovative computing company that has been the main rival to Microsoft for approximately the last 28 years and is now also a consumer product goods (CPG) manufacturer as well because of its iPod and now iPhone products which are utilized by students around the globe (Blaisdell, 2006). In terms of market share, Microsoft dwarfs Apple and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Microsoft, however, has long trailed Apple in terms of innovative new products, product design and in customer fealty."
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Publicly-Traded Companies, 2005.
An analysis of a publicly-traded company and how decisions can affect stake-holders.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The paper examines a recent incident or business decision that greatly affected the fortunes of a prominent publicly-traded Canadian company, Encaca. The paper reviews the company in general, explores the problem it faced and outlines its ramifications for various stake-holders.
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"The following paper will review a publicly-traded Canadian company - in this case, Encana of Calgary. In addition to describing the company, the paper will also examine an erroneous business decision that has adversely affected the company and what this incident portends for the future of Encana. In this line, the paper will also review what the financial costs, if any, are to the organization and which stake-holder groups, if any, are directly affected by the recent development. Finally, the paper will examine the company's stability in the present economic climate."
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Commodity Chain, 2002.
Examines the rice commodity chain, focusing on Asia.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will examine production, trade flows and consumption of rice, focusing on Asia. It will also consider environmental and social impacts of the production and distribution of rice.
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Love as a Commodity, 2006.
A discussion regarding the theme of 'love as a commodity' in the novels 'The Day of the Locust' by Nathanael West and 'Mildred Pierce' by James Cain.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and compares the two novels 'The Day of the Locust', by Nathanael West and 'Mildred Pierce' by James Cain. The paper discusses how the two books share the common scene of Californian life, around the 1930s. The paper further discusses how the books also share their view of this world, especially regarding the way in which the emotional and sexual relationships between men and women are built.
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"Faye and Mildred differ widely in the aspects of their lives- Faye is merely a prostitute and an actress looking for fame and money, cruelly playing with the men who surround her, while Mildred is a hard-working mother, devoted to her family, and especially to her daughter. However, the two female protagonists do have something in common: first of all, Mildred's job as a waitress is another form of prostitution, and her excessive love for her daughter is, to a great extent a form of narcissism and selfishness, not entirely different from Faye's feelings."
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Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Debt Crises in Latin America, 2002.
A comparison of the economic performances of Argentina, Brazil and Mexico over the 1990s.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 120.95
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This paper will explore how Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico have fared in this turbulent environment. Over the 1990s, each of these country's experienced major shifts in their economic structures. All experienced debt crises, high inflation, high interest rates, and high dependence on commodity exports. However, we do see some differences between their economic performance. Through an empirical analysis that looks at the role of interest rates, commodity prices, and each country's real experiences with debt crises, this paper will provide ideas on how these economic phenomenon are linked in Latin America. An appendix of raw data is included.
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