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Farm Production in the U.S., 2003.
Examines the existence of agriculture in a private property setting as a major reason for its success.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses the effect of advanced technologies and the increased federal role in farming, as well as government farm subsidies programs and the acreage reduction program.
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"In the last thirty years, total farm production in the United States has increased by eighty percent while at the same time this abundance has required less labor, capital, and physical resources to implement. This increase in farm production has been ..."
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U.S Farm Subsidies, 2005.
This paper discusses the U.S. policies of farm subsidies in relationship to the international agricultural market.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that, although the United States provides proportionally less support for its farmers overall than the E.U., it is the second largest supporter of agriculture in the developed world; some commodities, such as sugar, have overall support at E.U. levels. The author points out that evidence suggests that the current U.S. barriers hit the very poorest countries hardest. The paper relates that direct support given to U.S. farmers and the presence of significant trade barriers for certain products means that the United States agricultural production is higher than it would be otherwise, which lowers world prices; moreover, U.S. direct export subsidies, export credits and food aid are likely to have a further depressing effect on world prices.
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"This evidence also suggests that the United States Generalized System of Preferences, U.S. GSP, program is not particularly generous with respect to agricultural products, a point supported by some WTO calculations. The estimated gap between the average agricultural tariff faced by middle-income countries, who will largely have GSP terms, and OECD ones, who will mainly face MFN rates, in the United States is only 1.5 percent. A wide range of agricultural products are indeed excluded from coverage under the U.S. GDP, and even the U.S. Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, excludes many significant agricultural products."
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Competition Comes to the U.S. Farm Sector, 2002.
Discusses U.S. farm policies since the 1930s.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper looks at the focus, impact and consequences of U.S. farm policies. In particular, it examines the 1996 Farm Bill, policy changes instituted in 1985, and the 2002 Farm Act. The paper concludes with an analysis of the consequences, whether positive or negative, of the Freedom to Farm Act.
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"The United States has always supported its farmers through a number of different policies. This policy has included programs designed to distribute the nation?s land in an equitable fashion, increase productivity, raising the standard of living of American farmers and helping them to market their products (Westcott and Price, 2001). US farm policy since the 1930s focused on price and income supports. Until the introduction of the 1996 Farm Bill, the price support system relied on a series of acreage limits and storage programs (Westcott and Price, 2001)."
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Dobson Farm Products System Analysis Report, 2002.
A report presented to a farm products company which analyzes their information systems.
2,570 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The paper is presented as a report to the company, Dobson Farm Products, which retained Computer Systems Analysts, Inc. to analyze their current information systems and to design a system that would meet both the immediate and future projected needs of the growing company. The report summarizes the findings and recommendations of the analysis team, including the company's security needs.
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"Security measures will involve setting up a separate server called a ?Proxy Server?. This offers better protection than a firewall, but works in basically the same manner. The Proxy server uses a set of data validation techniques and protocols, which can be custom configured to either allow or disallow information to be sent or received. A proxy server will be set up for the entire system as a type of gatekeeper. Only authorized personnel will be able to gain access to this system or transmit information."
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New Deal Regulation and Farm Productivity, 2004.
This paper reviews Sally Clarke?s article, ?New Deal Regulation and the Revolution in American Farm Productivity,? which states that this regulation in the 1930s made possible the acquisition of labor-saving farm machinery.
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper explains how the New Deal eliminated earlier concerns and conflicts between safety and productivity. The author states that this article recognizes the roles of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) in the farmers? investment strategy and that the economic impact of government regulation interfered with market forces in ways that did not always benefit the economy of the country. The paper concludes, in terms of history, that the article shows that the past needs to be taken into account for both its successes and its failures, if things are to move forward in a significant way.
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"Clarke makes several points to advance her argument. Firstly, she points out that high sales figures for tractors starting in World War I may be misleading, as they do not focus on the farmers who might potentially have bought tractors and did not. When calculating the relative number of farmers potentially benefiting from purchasing tractors, Clarke finds that fewer farmers in the Corn Belt than expected owned tractors in 1929. This advances the argument that economic factors led to reluctance to invest in new technology during this time. The author further reinforces the point by citing the farmers? tendency to protect assets due to the instability of commodity markets."
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Meat Products Trade Between U.S. & European Community, 1996.
Effects of growth hormone ban, health & safety, protectionism, irradiation, GATT, World Trade Organization, politics, supply & demand, pricing, future.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 119.95
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"This research examines the meat products trade between the European Community (EC) and the United States (US). Both red-meat and poultry meat products are included in this examination. One focal point of this examination concerns the effects of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the treaty establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) likely will have on the meat products trade between the EC and the US.
The 1988-1990 Period
The most serious and long-running dispute between the EC and the US in relation to meat products trade involves the EU ban on the importation of meat products produced from animals that have ..."
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U.S. Productivity Slowdown, 2008.
A look at many different causes and consequences of the productivity slowdown in the U.S during the 1970s to the mid 1990s.
2,311 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper attempts to analyze the specific causes of the productivity slowdown in the U.S. during the 1970s. Three specific causes are identified as prevalent causes for the productivity slowdown: increases in oil prices as a result of the formation of OPEC and the Iranian hostage crisis , the entrance of baby boomers into the workforce which diluted both the experience of the entire workforce in general, and finally, a substantial decrease in technology investments and infrastructural investments on an industry wide level. The paper explores the many different causes and consequences of the productivity slowdown and how this will implicitly affect the industrialized world within the next decade. Two graphs are included with the paper.
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"One of the often cited reasons for the productivity growth slowdown is the impact of high prices for oil. Oil shocks have been a prominent element in economist's views on productivity and overall growth patterns. It is not only attributed as a causal factor for productivity slowdowns, it also is known to cause a phenomenon of "stagflation" where high inflation is accompanied by high unemployment. When during the 1970s and 1980s, overall productivity fail to just .31% it was reflective of a period that experienced severe oil shocks. Oil prices have a distinct impact on productivity because it is used as the vehicle to power every segment of the economy and industry. With the severe oil shocks, costs roses unexpected and so did overall complications in relation with oil shortages. "
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Chinese Piracy of U.S. Products, 2004.
A discussion of the failed intellectual property agreements between the U.S. and China.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how China represents the largest consumer market in the world. It explores how business interests in this market and the opening of China in the 1970s have led to China?s membership in the World Trade Organization, as well as increased cooperation and interaction between the Chinese government, Chinese businesses, and the international political and business community. In particular, it looks at how this engagement has focused attention on China?s intellectual property rights and how it has spawned increasing pressure for China to conform its laws and regulations to global standards and to actively enforce them. It discusses how the motivation has been the flagrant Chinese piracy of intellectual property that has produced vast losses in potential revenue to many firms throughout the world, particularly the United States.
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"Unfortunately, intellectual property rights agreements with China do not appear to be working. The U.S. economy has lost over $15 BILLION due to Chinese piracy of its intellectual property from 1995 until 2001, according to the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA). The IIPA's 2001 report documented that piracy rates in China continued to hover at the ninety percent level and reported an alarming increase in the production of pirate optical media products including DVDs by licensed as well as underground compact disc plants. The IIPA also expressed concern about the increasing sophistication in the pirate market such as the increase in Internet piracy, production of higher quality counterfeit products and piracy of computer software by business enterprise and government and ministries."
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The Economy of Orwell?s ?Animal Farm?, 2002.
An economic analysis of George Orwell's satirical novel "Animal Farm".
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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George Orwell wrote ?Animal Farm? as a political satire on Soviet communism. It relates the history of Soviet communism through the events on a farm actioned by the farm animals and the human beings they interact with. This paper explores the economic perspective of this novel, specifically what economic system operated on the farm, how this economic system operated and whom the system benefitted (or placed at a disadvantage). The paper shows that by studying the novel with these parameters in mind, one can obtain a comprehensive understanding of Orwell?s opinions on the economics of communism and totalitarianism.
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"This leads into the second question of how this economy is sustained. In the beginning, when the animals rebel against their human master and institute Old Major?s utopia (Old Major died three days after he related his idea to the animals), each animal assumes a role within the community for the betterment of their entire animal society. Snowball (one of the pigs) takes on the role of primary educator and teaches the other animals to read regardless of what kind of animal they are. Napoleon educates a group of puppies on the merits of Animalism, the new doctrine as professed by Old Major and designed to guide the actions of the inhabitants of Animal Farm. Boxer, the cart-horse uses his strength and dedicated work ethic to contribute to the flourishing of the farm, adopting as his personal creed ?I will work harder.? "
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" Production/operations Management, 1991.
This paper is a chapter-by-chapter summary of William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" a work on forecasting, systems design, operation & control, technology, jobs and quality assurance.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 1 source, $ 135.95
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"William J. Stevenson's book, "Production/Operations Management" provides an up-to-date introduction to the field. The book is well written and makes excellent use of charts, graphs, illustrations and photographs. Each chapter includes learning objectives and a chapter outline at the beginning, and concludes with a summary, a list of key terms and the pages where they are defined, and solved problems. In addition, there are discussion and review questions as well as problems without solutions provided. There are two appendices, one containing solutions to some problems, and the other containing appropriate tables for calculations. Stevenson has also included a number of case studies to encourage the application of what is presented in the text. By making good use of headings and subheadings, and by using shaded areas to call attention to real-world examples, ... "
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Home Production versus Factory Production, 2003.
Discusses methods of manufacturing clothing and textiles.
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The paper examines the small-scale production of Italian, home production of knitwear. It compares its efficiency to the factory production of knitwear represented by Benetton and looks at the success of Benetton Group in Italy.
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"INTRODUCTION
Italian knitwear firms use an ancient method of production by which homeworkers use their own tools and workplaces to convert raw and semi-finished materials owned by large manufacturers into finished goods. This is quite different from the..."
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Multiculturalism in the U.S. and U.K., 2005.
This paper presents an analysis regarding the doctrine of multiculturalism.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the doctrine of multiculturalism. The writer offers an analysis of why such a doctrine is problematic. In order to examine the issue of multiculturalism, the writer uses examples from the public education systems in the U.S. and Great Britain to show the difficulties in treating all cultures as equal.
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"Multiculturalism is defined by the Ayn Rand institute as the view that all cultures are equal. While this doctrine is often adopted in spirit if not in principle in the U.S. and Great Britain, multiculturalism is problematic as a term. For if all cultures are equal we cannot say that there is one superior way of being, one superior set of values or one superior method of educating individuals. However societies like America and Great Britain often adopt such methods values ... "
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Productivity in Germany, Japan & U.S., 1997.
Definition, measurement & significance in nations' relative economic strength.
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"PRODUCTIVITY CONCEPTS AND EXPLAINING THE RELATIVE STRENGTHS OF THE ECONOMIES OF GERMANY, JAPAN, AND THE UNITED STATES
Introduction
This research examines productivity as a key element of competitiveness. An examination of productivity concepts and the measurement of productivity is followed by an assessment of the adequacy of productivity measures as explanations for the relative strengths of the economies of Germany, Japan, and the United States.
Productivity Concepts
Productivity is defined generally as a measure of the rate at which output flows from the use of given amounts of the factors of production (Pappas & Brigham, 1990, p. 191). When the factors of production are used in an efficient manner, a.."
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Protecting the Farm Industry, 2005.
Examines the policy of protectionism in the U.S. farm industry.
2,129 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This work examines reasons for protecting the farm industry in the U.S. and researches the history, as well as the origin of protectionism in the farm industry. The paper questions who is protecting the farming industry and looks at the advantages, as well as the disadvantages. The paper also examines who is gaining and who is suffering from this policy.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Historical Information
Tariff Timeline
Protectionism: The Facts
Advantages of Protectionism
Disadvantages of Protectionism
Who Gains from Protectionism
Failing Farms - Hungry People
Saving Farms - Feeding the Hungry
Summary and Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Those gaining from protectionist laws are "special interest groups" such as big corporations, unions, farmer's groups and others who have political clout and money to back their interests in seeing laws favorable for them passed. These groups intend to get away with charging higher prices and getting higher wages than could normally be expected in a free market. According to Walter Black, Senior Economist, Fraser Institute, Canada, "Protectionism is a misnomer. The only people protected by tariffs, quotas and trade restriction are those engaged in uneconomic and wasteful activity. Free trade is the only philosophy compatible with international peace and prosperity.""
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