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"Trade Development Act of 1999", 2002.
A review of the "Trade Development Act 1999", focusing on its purpose and its effectiveness in bringing together the nations of Africa and America.
2,172 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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A review of the passing of the "Trade Development Act 1999". The purpose of the bill was to bring together the United States and Africa, the former seeking to cultivate a mutually prosperous relationship with the latter, and the latter wary of the true intentions behind and possible repercussions of the legislation being considered by the former. This paper looks at the reasons the bill was proposed, changes made to it both in Congress and in the house and opponents and advocates of its passing.
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"Many of Senator Wellstone?s objections had been anticipated over a year before by Secretary Albright. Regarding the feared exodus of American jobs overseas, she states that the Clinton Administration?s commitment to ?strenghthening core labor standards around the world? would prohibit Americans from being undercut. And, she mentioned, the International Trade Commission had already estimated that the African Growth and Opportunity Act could, at most, only impact 700 U.S. jobs- a figure that is dwarfed by the number of jobs created in the U.S. every day."
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Trade Development Act Of 1999, 2002.
An assessment of the history of the Bill signed by President Clinton in 2000, known as the African Growth and Development Act.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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Assessment of the history of the bill signed by President Clinton in 2000, known as the African Growth & Development Act. Discusses debate over the Bill between the U.S. & Africa. Intentions, economic issues & concerns on both sides. U.S. foreign policy as articulated by then Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Trade with Africa and U.S. jobs. Objections and various Amendments to the orginal Bill.
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"On May 18, 2000, the Trade Development Act of 1999 was signed by President Clinton, having made its way through the House of Representatives and the Senate. Initially known as the "African Growth and "Opportunity Act(H.R. 434), the bill had been approved by the House with amendments on July 15 of 1999. In the Senate, a comparable bill, S. 1387 (known as the "African Growth and Opportunity Act), had been approved by the Finance Committee as an amended package of trade bills. The Senate's version of H.R. 434 differed substantially from that which existed in the House, as the amended bill included trade benefits for the Caribbean Basin, reauthorization of the Generalized System of Preferences program, and several other trade-related provisions. This complicated process experienced several twists and turns, luring many prominent players in ..."
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Cyberspace Electronic Security Act (1999)., 2002.
Analyzes this law, known as CESA and examines how it will impact business law.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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As encryption technology becomes more widely available on mainstream software, privacy issues will become intensified, both by consumers who are interested in maximizing the security of their privacy in the conduct of e-commerce and also, though probably less conspicuously, by employees who want to safeguard their privacy. This paper will critically analyze the CESA and comment upon the impact it is likely to have on business law.
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The Impact of the Trade Act on Euro Exchange Rates, 2002.
A study of the impact of Section 203 (B) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974 on the steel industry and the Euro exchange rates.
5,460 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This is an in-depth analysis of the risks and pitfalls of possible U.S. tariffs on European Steel products, as in Section 203 (B) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974. It examines the global trade agreements, and their goal of creating a level playing ground for both industrialized and emerging countries. The paper argues that U.S. tariffs on imported steel will not have a direct effect on the exchange rate of the Euro and the U.S. dollar, and that the solution for the steel industry depends on the ability of the world to act as a global community in solving a global problem. Irrational presidential manners and international trade wars may cause a ripple effect that is more dangerous than the damage to one industrial sector. This is precisely the situation that we face with the steel industry. The paper includes statistics and tables to support its thesis.
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Size of the US-European import-export trade.
Mass Media Reactions to the Tariffs
Other Countries? Reactions
History of the Steel Industry in the US
The Situation from an Economist?s Standpoint
Conclusion
Works Cited
Appendices
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"Free Trade has been a key agenda for the past three presidents. In an expanding global market, tariffs and trade policies are more important today than they have been in the past. More and more countries are forming alliances such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Asian Alliance, and the European Union (EU). These trade agreements are meant to level the playing for all countries, both industrialized and emerging countries.
President Bush?s trade policy is aimed at helping to generate American jobs, open markets to American products, and provide economic growth. Sometimes massive increases in imports can have a devastating effect on US industries. [This has been the case for the US steel Industry and is the issue addressed in Section 203 (B) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974. Foreign steel makers have had the luxury of government support which allowed them to have large capacity for expansion and as a result they have flooded the US market with cheap imports. Since 1998, thirty percent of all US steel producers have filed for bankruptcy as a result of falling steel prices in the US. The World Trade Organization allows countries who have been severely effected by changes in trade policy to take temporary actions to provide ailing relief to suffering industries. This is the premise behind the Presidential Proclamation issued by President Bush (Congressional Report, 1974).]"
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Analysis Of The North American Free Trade Act ( NAFTA ), 1997.
Analyzes three separate aspects of NAFTA. First examines the history of the trade pact, next the current state of relations among the three trading partners, last the outlook and challenges for the future.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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"Analysis of the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA)
Introduction
The North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) has been in place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for more than three years, having been enacted with many loud and vocal concerns expressed by both the Congress and the media (When neighbours embrace..., 1997). NAFTA has been called, rightly so, the most comprehensive trade relationship ever negotiated among friendly countries. NAFTA also will go down in economic history as the first time a developing country has agreed to become a trading partner and opening up its economy to full competition with those countries (Hirsch, 1995).
This analysis will deal with three separate aspects of ..."
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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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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 2006.
A discussion on whether the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have managed to meet their intended objective of eliminating discrimination in relation to equal pay.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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Legislation relating to discrimination in the workplace that affects modern workers can be related to the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equal Pay Act focused on gender and wages, attempting to create a national law that prohibited employers from paying women less than men for the same type of work. This paper maintains that, unfortunately, discrimination in relation to equal pay still exists in the United States, demonstrating that these laws had little effect on the realities within the workplace.
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The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, 2003.
A look at the development of the U.K. asylum policy from its inception in 1970's to the most recent amendments in 2002, highlighting the most significant impacts on asylum seekers today.
11,371 words (approx. 45.5 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 223.95
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This paper attempts to identify the shortfalls of the 2002 Act and its inability to revolutionise the asylum system in the U.K. In particular, it focuses on the adverse impact it will have on current and future asylum seekers in respect of their entitlements to welfare support and benefits. It provides a full background of the development of U.K asylum law in order to identify the route it has taken to reach its current position and investigates the reasons why the government is demonstrating a more restrictive approach to asylum policy. It then concentrates on the failings of the previous asylum policies discussed and examines why there was a significant need for reform. It critically analyses the government?s proposals for reform, identified in the White Paper ?Fairer, Faster, Firmer? in 1999 and also introduces a summary of the changes implemented by the subsequent Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. The next part identies the failings of the 1999 Act, in particular highlighting the controversial issues surrounding refugees entitlements to receive support and thenl introduces the proposed changes to the 1999 asylum system and present the revolutionary reforms for 2002, allowing particular consideration to the changes to the support system and the controversial issues surrounding the accommodation centre proposals.
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The Background and Development of U.K .Asylum Policy
The Reform of U.K. Asylum Policy
The Failings of the 1999 Asylum System
The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002
Poverty in the Asylum Support System
Accommodation Centres
Conclusion
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"The legislation was constructed purely from a political perspective, which provided only for interim measures such as initial arrival and detention of the asylum seeker, the appeals process, and procedures which were to follow once the asylum application had failed. Both the 1993 and 1996 Asylum Acts failed to take into account any welfare entitlements which should be made accessible to the asylum seeker, and failed to take into consideration the likelihood that the asylum seeker would be likely to remain in the UK for several months whilst his application was processed and would therefore require a significant level of social assistance. In effect the UK asylum policy did little to help the asylum seekers in need of support and protection and has endured extreme criticism. The law of asylum should function so as to ensure the fair, efficient, and effective assessment of asylum claims, instead of following a purely exclusionary regulatory strategy based on a deterrence and punishment model of asylum policy."
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The Bennett Bill: Precursors to HIPAA, 2003.
An analysis of the Medical Information Protection Act of 1999, its history and purpose.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The main focus of this paper is on the Medical Information Protection Act of 1999. Cited are examples of how and why the need for this type of legislation evolved. Introduced is the bills history, including previous attempts to institute similar acts. An explanation and discussion of the bill's text follows. Concluding, is a discussion of current legislation regarding patient confidentiality, specifically the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act and it?s relation to the Medical Information Protection Act of 1999.
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"A health care consumers? right to privacy is one of the major public policy issues of our time. It has since led to a variety of congressional policies and public laws. In 1995, co-sponsors Senator Bennett (R-UT) and Senator Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Leading Records Privacy bill (The Medical Records Confidentiality Act) in the one-hundred and fourth congress. After legislation was passed, it was noted that the bill did not have the impact that was desired. Therefore, Sen. Bennett sponsored the Medical Information Protection Act. Senator Bennett had hoped to incorporate this bill into the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, which at that time, was under congressional consideration (American Psychological Association, 2003)."
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Preferential Trading Arrangements (PTAs), 2005.
This paper examines if preferential trade agreements (PTAs) are trade diverting or trade expanding.
760 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper relates that the cost of trade diverting because of the efficiency costs of regional trade arrangements is larger than preferential trade agreement (PTA) proponents recognize. The author points out that these costs arise because (1) the claim that regional trade arrangements minimize trade diversion by grouping natural trading partners is wrong and because (2) the volume of trade flows between countries, another popular indicator, is not a good proxy of naturalness. The paper concludes that these two critiques of the static welfare effects of preferential trading arrangements suggest that the trade diverting effects are likely to be larger and the trade-creating effects are likely to be smaller than proponents of PTAs claim.
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Preferential Trading Arrangements (PTAs) through Free Trade Arrangements
Whether PTAs are Trade Expanding or Trade Diverting?
Conclusion
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"Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an initiative that brings together nineteen countries on both sides of the Pacific, was launched in 1989. The apparent shift in world trading arrangements has generated debate within policy and academic circles about the implications for global economic welfare. One set of protagonists in that debate, including high profile members of Clinton's economic team, such as Lawrence Summers, actively promotes PTAs."
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Brazil, Socio-Economic Indicators and Developments, 2002.
Presents a detailed statistical analysis of the Brazilian economy (1999) and its development over the last 30 years.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses Brazil's economic statistics (GNP, GDP, etc.) over the past 30 years as well as socio-economic indicators, focusing on the high level of inequality in Brazil. It includes detailed statistical charts.
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The Free Trade and the Americas, 2005.
This paper discusses the existing trend toward free trade, especially the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that the trend toward regional economic integration has produced organizations, such as the EU, African Union, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations, serving the interests of many smaller nations by allowing them to attain more power in their foreign policy by acting collectively within; however, the key factor among all of the organizations, with the exception of NAFTA ,is that the member nations have comparatively similar economies in terms of GDP per capita, manufacturing sectors, and agriculture. The author points out that, surprisingly, the U.S. has done little to expand its trade relations with the other Western Hemisphere countries; however, the negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and the subsequent establishment of a common market in the Western Hemisphere, which be the largest trade group in the world, is one of the most prudent mechanisms for the U.S. to strengthen relations with key allies and propagate its global economic preeminence. The paper relates that the most significant objection, especially by Brazil, involves the agricultural subsidies given to US farmers, which will skew market costs and competition between U.S. and Brazilian farm products.
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Introduction
The Free Trade Area of the Americas
Strategy for the Resolution of Disagreements over the FTAA
Geo-Strategic Implications of the FTAA
Conclusion
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"In order to revive FTAA talks and lead to a finalization of the agreement, three major areas require important changes: the administrations of the involved nations, the resolution of differences halting negotiations and a concerted effort to curb domestic political resistance to the FTAA. First, recent history has shown that the current administrations in many of the countries involved in the FTAA are unwilling to compromise on conflicting goals. While the Bush administration has made expanding free trade a high priority, its tenuous relations with the Chavez regime will continue to lead to subsequent Venezuelan actions to undermine US efforts. The forthcoming US presidential elections in 2008 or a resolution of the electoral controversy surrounding Chavez could bring a change in circumstances in this arena."
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