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Food Security Indicators, 2008.
A report to determine the nature of food security within the Chinese international community in Vancouver.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper aims to examine whether the Chinese international students of Vancouver face serious food security concerns within their community. The paper discusses an interview that was conducted with a sample of the population and relates the general finding that although the students felt that the safety of Vancouver food itself was not compromised, their lack of knowledge regarding their food items and their poor English meant that the safety of their own diets were compromised. The paper discusses how changes should be implemented in government action. The paper concludes that as all people have the right to live with food security, so must the international students in Vancouver have a right to safe food choices and practices. The paper includes a sample of the questionnaire as well as interviewee responses compiled in table form as appendices.
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Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
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"The issue of food security, even in a country as advanced and westernized as Canada, is a cause for growing concern amongst Canadian citizens. Though a series of federal government initiatives and international meetings have resulted in the development of federal guidelines requiring certain food security standards, local and provincial action concerning these guidelines has been called into question. Vancouver, though it is not the capital of British Columbia, is the most populous city in the province. The city is a thriving urban centre which provides food for almost 2.2 million Vancouverites, including a large minority of international travelers and students. For those migrating to Vancouver, food security concerns and practices are a potential problem."
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Population Indicators And Economic Indicators, 2004.
Explores links between population indicators and economic indicators.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses population indicators and economic indicators for Japan and Sub Saharan Africa and looks at the links between these two types of indicators. The analysis indicates that population growth and economic growth are positively linked, although other factors may also be involved.
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"This research examines links between population indicators and economic indicators through a comparison of data for Japan and Sub-Saharan Africa. The data for this analysis were obtained from the World Development Indicators Web Site of the World Bank. The Data were obtained for Japan and for Sub Saharan Africa for two population indicators and two economic indicators."
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Social Security, 2007.
An argument that the federal government should not modify the social security system and should continue to administer social security benefits.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper discusses how every country has certain forms through which the government meets its obligation towards the weaker segments of its society. The paper proposes that in United States, the support is through social security benefits. The writer further proposes that as the society progresses, the benefits for these sections also progress, but when they are removed, it is an indication that the society is unwilling to take up its responsibility.
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Thesis Statement
Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"It is clear that this is an identity card and distinguishes citizens from others. The cards are issued to children born in the country and this is what gives them the right of residence in the country. If the system is modified then how shall one distinguish citizens from others? The question is very important now since we are talking about the country being a target of terrorists and other foreigners with bad intent. Any change will involve changes in all cards that have been issued and changes are not such an easy task."
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The U.S. Social Security Reform, 2005.
This paper discuses the U.S. Social Security reform based on policy theorist John Kingdon's Theory of Public Policy.
3,245 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains John Kingdon's "multiple streams" theory of public policy, which maintains there are three separate, independent streams that flow through the policy process: The problem stream, the policy stream and the political stream. The author points out that the most significant administrative change occurred when President Lyndon Johnson signed into existence the Medicare bill in 1965, which meant that the Social Security Act is now responsible for supplying health coverage to nearly all Americans of age 65 or older. The paper relates that the current pay-as-you-go Social Security system has had a deleterious effect on the economy because it has decreased workers' overall saving rates; increased national saving is crucial to increased capital productivity and long-term economic growth.
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Introduction
History of Social Security System
Program Shortfalls
Social Security Today
The Problem Stream
Indicators
Events
Feedback on Existing Policy
The Policy Stream
The Political Stream
The Launch-Window
The Push for Major Reform
Conclusion
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"The current state of the Social Security system is not in immediate danger: at the moment Social Security tax revenues exceed what is necessary to pay benefits. The program trustees believe that the projected balances will grow to $7.2 trillion in 2026. After this period, however, after the trustees project that the system's output will begin to exceed its intake, and balances will begin to decrease. If this comes to be, further projections indicate that by 2041, the funds will be-if no changes are put into place-technically exhausted, and the program will be insolvent."
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Commerical Airline Crew Members: Subject to Security Screening, 2002.
A paper which argues the need for airline staff to undergo security screening.
2,254 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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A paper which argues that commercial aircrews should be subject to routine airport security screening. Just because someone is recognized as being a regular crewmember gives little credence to whether or not that individual is a planted terrorist. The paper shows that becoming lax with standard protocol is the first indication that the security system is faulty and the precise clue a terrorist looks for in order to know when to strike. The paper looks at the need for tighter security, especially after September 11.
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"In light of the events of September 11th, a pertinent element of today's airline industry is the increased importance of airport security. From frequent bodily searches to passengers removing their shoes to matching each bag with its owner to allowing only ticketed passengers beyond certain points, a renewed vigilance has transformed the security process into something the public believes should have existed long before this point. Still one must ask: Is this all that can be done, or do the airlines need to focus upon their own employees as an added measure of precaution?"
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Poverty Indicators in the Third World., 1999.
This paper discusses the various indicators of poverty in the Third World and presents the advantages and disadvantages of the indicators used by a selection of development agencies and authors.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This papers investigates the pros and cons of the various methods used to measure wealth and poverty, such as GDP and others. Each of the four measures investigated has fans and skeptics regarding levels of accuracy. This paper includes tables illustrating how a country's wealth ranking can be altered when different measures are used.
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"It has never been easy to assess the extent of poverty in one part of the world when compared to another. Poverty can mean different things to different people. It is also important to remember that poverty is part of the wider issue of development. We should therefore have at the outset a core perspective or working definition on both poverty and development. Without such a perspective we could not measure poverty. To test the different measures of poverty, the following UN definition will suffice: "The income level below which a minimum nutritionally adequate diet plus essential non-food requirements are not affordable" (UNDP Development Report 1991:95). In other words, people are poor if they cannot afford day to day living. The UN also has the following definition of development: "Development is the process of enlarging the range of peoples choices - increasing their opportunities for education, health care, income and employment, and covering the full range of human choices from a sound physical environment to economic and political freedoms" (UNDP Dev. Rep. 1992). Traditionally, there have been two main measures of poverty; Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP). There are now, however, more measures, the two principles ones are; the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Human Poverty Index (HPI). All four, together with other indicators, will be evaluated and concluded upon here."
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Performance Indicators, 2007.
This paper examines the usefulness of performance indicators.
2,298 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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In this article the writer discusses and defines performance indicators. The writer then explores the importance of performance indicators to businesses, including the business of managing professional athletes.
The writer explains that in the business world a key performance indicator helps a business to define and measure progress toward its goals. Further, the writer notes that in the sports management business, a client's key performance indicator helps the agent reach higher goals, and those goals are to maximize the lucrative nature of the client's earnings and marketability.
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"In fact, when clients represented by Scott Boras - big league baseball's must successful agent - put up flashing, impressive performance indicators, Boras smiles all the way to the bank. The sports management professional lives or dies on the performance indicators of his client.
Take for example Angels' star rookie, Jered Weaver, a client of Boras. As of August 10, 2006, Weaver was 7-0 with a sparkling ERA of 2.20.
Those are the key performance indicators that sports management agents love to see, because rookies aren't supposed to come in fresh out of college and take the league by storm.
Weaver has walked only 16 batters in 65 innings, but he has fanned 50. For a rookie, that is hot. But then Weaver, the younger brother of Jeff (who is having a poor year vis-a-vis performance indicators), arrived in the big leagues with great performance indicators in college, Long Beach State (LBS)."
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Economic Indicators, 2005.
A look at the use of housing starts and interest rates as economic indicators.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper addresses two of the most relied upon economic indicators, housing starts and interest rates, and the two are generally seen as related. It looks at how high interest rates mitigate against capital outlay for housing starts or major purchases, for instance and how an economic indicator is any variable that gives an indication of the direction of the economy.
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"Two of the most relied upon economic indicators are housing starts and interest rates, and the two are generally seen as related. High interest rates mitigate against capital outlay for housing starts or major purchases, for instance. An economic indicator is any variable that gives an indication of the direction of the economy. Housing is perceived as more affordable when there is a relatively low rate of interest for home mortgage loans, and the lower interest rates in general that have been adopted by the Federal Reserve to spur the formerly sluggish American economy after the recession of 2001 into its currently more robust state (Isidore, 2005). The lower the rate of interest, the more incentive there is for the consumer to borrow money to purchase a house."
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Economic Indicators, 2004.
A statistical study on economic indicators and economic forecasts.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews certain economic indicators and forecasts them 18 months into the future. The economic indicators include personal income, number of new jobs created and business productivity.
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"This is a statistical study of certain economic indicators. Based on the premise that the performance of these past economic indicators is a good predictor of their future behavior, each of the charts provided below was constructed based on historical data found at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The forecasted information was done using linear regression analysis, which is one of the features or functions of Microsoft Excel. In general, the goal of linear regression is to find the line that best predicts Y point..."
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Aboriginal Social Indicators, 2005.
A look at how socioeconomic indicators are interrelated and how understanding racism can influence socioeconomic status with a focus on the Aborigines.
1,783 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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It is claimed that Aborigines are the most disadvantaged social group in Australia. This paper examines how the interrelationship of a number of key socio-economic indicators is a contributory factor, as is racism. It also looks at the effect of some of these indicators such as education, employment, basic living accommodation and health.
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"Despite recent improvements, levels of participation in education and training among Indigenous Australians and their levels of attainment remain well below those of non-Indigenous Australians and absenteeism is massive. In 2001, only half of Indigenous youth aged 15-19 attended an educational institution and young Indigenous adults and children were less than half as likely to use a computer at home compared with non-Indigenous youth (22.5% compared with 52.8%). The figures are similar for Indigenous persons holding a vocational or higher education qualification (22% compared with 48%). The gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations increased with increasing geographic remoteness (ABS, 2004). "
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Economic Indicators, 2007.
An overview of the use of economic indicators in advertising.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how an economic indicator is any economic statistic or factor, which indicates how well the economy is doing and is going to do in the future. It provides an overview of economic indicators in general. It focuses on how the advertising industry as a whole depends on how clients view a particular company and how it makes sure to pick the very best product to market.
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"Many political and regulatory laws have been set in place to serve as guidelines on ho advertisers are to be allowed to operate (Durkin and Norewill 2003). The government enforces types of laws, which either limit or remove the types of advertising or products, which can be seen in marketing channels. The government can also regulate advertisements itself. The Federal Trade Commission, for example, has outlawed false or misleading advertising. Tax regulations are also a key component of advertisers' revenues and the American Association of Advertising Agencies has been countering the efforts of several States, which are attempting to tax advertising expenditures. "
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Current Economic Indicators, 2002.
This paper discusses the economic indicators that are used to measure the economy.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper defines economic indicators, which determine whether the economy is in an inflationary or a deflationary cycle. These factors assist economists in make their predictions and government officials in determining economic policy. The uses of various models also are discussed.
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"Economic indicators are used to measure the financial health of the economy. There are many methods and tools for measuring the economy and every economist has his favorite method. The health of the economy is measured by tracking certain indicators. Different economists use these indicators in various combinations. Some economists place more or less weight on different ones in making their predictions about which direction the economy will go. It is important to note the differences in measurement when assessing the opinions of popular economists of today."
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Social Class Indicators in America, 2002.
This paper discusses the major social class indicators, wealth, education, and job, and relates them to the three different social classes.
2,560 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper gives many descriptions of social class indicators but does not feel that they are a practical tool for judging people accurately based on a single meeting. The author feels that it is impossible to fit everyone effortlessly into one of three social classes. The paper concludes that a person's social class is just one of the many aspects of that person; and that one needs to explore the other aspects before making a judgment about that person.
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"Likewise, the source of an individual's employment is not always a reliable indicant of social class. Again, if someone has connections, it is possible to retain a high-paying or much coveted job, regardless of social class. One who belongs to the upper class may have a job typically attributed to those in the lower class, simply to pass the time or make some additional spending money. These are usually those who have already made their fortunes and could now relax, or those who inherited or were handed most or all of their wealth. Obviously, in that case, the job does not suggest anything about social class."
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Organic Foods and Genetically Modified Foods, 2004.
This paper discusses why organic foods are better than genetically modified ones.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The writer of this article explores why organic is better. The writer provides an analysis of organic food in comparison to genetically modified foods. This paper discusses why organic foods are better than genetically modified ones. First, this paper provides a definition of organic foods. Then, the paper discusses whether organic foods sell more than genetically modified ones and and how organic foods are sold. Finally, the paper presents an argument why organic foods are healthier and safer than genetically modified ones.
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"When most people think of the term organic, an image of an environmentally conscious farmer plowing his field covered with long shafts of wheat swaying against the wind comes to mind. Words associated with the term organic are healthy, pesticide-free and flavorful. Like most stereotypes there is a grain of truth in the representations that people encounter on a daily basis. It is true that most organic farmers are environmentally health and socially conscious ... "
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Links with Population Indicators, 2004.
This paper discusses links between population indicators and economic, social, political and environmental processes.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This research examines links between population indicators and social economic political and environmental processes. Data relevant to the Peoples Republic of China and the United States of America provide the basis for the examination of these links.
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