Essays Tagged: "economic gain"

The Oil Crisis and Alternative Energy Ideas

n't his driving that caused the oil spill, it was your's." Our consumer society, which is driven by economic gain, often leads to the detrimental effects of oil production in our world today. Despite ... affluence, obliviousness to alternative energy, and extreme dependence on this energy source allow economic greed to further the depletion of this precious fossil fuel.We live in a fast paced society ...

(17 pages) 651 2 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

When is war justified?

hority may justly lead its country into war. This tenet disallows justifying war for the purpose of economic gain, land acquisition, or strategic position. If war is to be justly initiated just cause, ...

(3 pages) 85 1 4.7 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Working with people and teams, concept of motivation.

defined as a plan or design to define motivational goals.The doctrine that human nature is rational-economic derives ultimately from the philosophy of hedonism, which argued that people act to maximis ... our, this general line of thought led to the assumptions that, employees are primarily motivated by economic incentives and will do whatever affords them the greatest economic gain. Since economic inc ...

(28 pages) 1623 0 4.4 Oct/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Imperialism During the Progressive Era

the policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political domination over other nations. Throughout the time period many people conside ... ughout the time period many people considered Imperialism as another way of reform and Progression. Economics, the military, and the countries nationalism were all ready for the change. This idea of e ...

(2 pages) 44 0 1.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Essay about the negative effects of colinization on India and china using specific facts

sia, Africa, and the Pacific, Asia becoming the location of their major colonies and a gold mine of economic gain. Through trade, military power and the exploitation of the local peoples many European ... easier trade between communities. These benefits, however, were greatly outweighed by the negative economic impacts. A Britain's power grew over India they took advantage of it and imposed high taxes ...

(6 pages) 82 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Critical Thinking Goes Hand in Hand with Decision Making.

h the construction of the oversized storage units he owned. This was his baby - he had realized the economic gain in large storage units, acquired the property, developed the building plans, and imple ... nking depends on the knowledge domain (e.g.: scientific, mathematical, historical, anthropological, economic, philosophical, moral) but the universal criteria are: clarity, accuracy, precision, consis ...

(5 pages) 221 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

The Protestant Reformation was primarily an economic event

The protestant reformation was primarily an economic event because the entire idea of reforming the church started with the validity of the sale ... orming the church started with the validity of the sale of indulgences. Indulgences were purely for economic gain when it came to the catholic church. Because of this sale of indulgences protestants a ... king out of the corruptions and abuses of the church. It it was for the sale of indulgences (purely economic) there would be no reason for the reformation. The sale of indulgances went ...

(2 pages) 44 0 0.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Working with People and Teams

defined as a plan or design to define motivational goals.The doctrine that human nature is rational-economic derives ultimately from the philosophy of hedonism, which argued that people act to maximis ... our, this general line of thought led to the assumptions that, employees are primarily motivated by economic incentives and will do whatever affords them the greatest economic gain. Since economic inc ...

(28 pages) 340 0 4.0 May/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Explain the major causes for the English Reformation

The English Reformation occurred for three reasons; economic gain, religious disputes, and most of all, because of King Henry VIII emotional life. The C ... ree reasons. First, religious grounds were a minor factor but it still played its part. Second, for economic reasons, King Henry VIII was eager to get his hands on the wealth that the church held in E ...

(2 pages) 61 1 3.7 Aug/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century - Imperialism, Capitalism and Socialism. 23/25

"The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations." Motives for imperialism included economic gain, ... dry, as it is vital to world capitalism."Imperialism gave capitalism a platform, as it allowed the economically powerful countries to exploit the resources of the less powerful countries. This meant ...

(7 pages) 109 0 3.5 Feb/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Time To Rethink Immigration

ious problems will arise. One has to wonder what long term effect immigrants will have on America's economic future. People argue that immigrants are beneficial to the American economy. Actually, they ... e argue that immigrants are beneficial to the American economy. Actually, they do the opposite. The economic gain from immigration is $10 billion a year. The fiscal cost to the US is $15 to $20 billio ...

(3 pages) 46 0 5.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Trading Position Paper

ficient in all goods" (Shenkar & Luo, 2004, p. 18). In order to analyze the value that leads to economic gain from trade between both nations, it is useful to assess the resources and products und ... mobiles10.8M5.7MICT (value of 2004 exports)$124B$180BMachine tools (value of 2006 exports)$6.9B$1.2BEconomic Development and Trading PositionEconomic development in Japan has lead this nation to be a ...

(6 pages) 83 0 5.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Cartel Theory

d events such as racing and showing and thereby forfeit the opportunity to complete for substantial economic gain. (Pindyck, 2007)In a competitive setting, demand for oil will be met first from low co ... on. In a dynamic context, the combination of low, competitive oil prices unburdened by taxation and economic growth will stimulate demand. Would oil prices rise then? This depends on whether or not th ...

(6 pages) 22 0 0.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

THE IMPACT OF THE ST. LAWRENCE CANAL SYSTEM ON THE EARLY CANADIAN ECONOMY

e world, it is also a country with lots of resources. It is not hard to imagine that Canada's early economic developments were based on its natural resources. Harold Innis suggested the relationship b ... were based on its natural resources. Harold Innis suggested the relationship between resources and economic development as the staples Thesis. The development of resources contribute economic gain to ...

(19 pages) 10 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Globalization

2004). Globalization is the process of worldwide trade by which is intended to increase capital and economic gain for all participating countries while increasing global citizenship. Much controversy ... jobs will be eliminated. Others feel the opportunities equate to more jobs and the possibilities of economical gain.Some of the traditional international trade theories that support the concept of glo ...

(4 pages) 191 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Poetry analysis of Blake's London and Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.

king after the poor. Blake pictures his society as one that is struggling to survive because of the economic gain overshadowing humanity and integrity. A description of a society desperate to succeed ... I dare?' and, 'Do I dare?' " reinforces the view of a society incapable of freeing itself from its economic constraints.In summary, poets don't write poems because they are 'cute'. Poets write poems ...

(5 pages) 27 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature > Poetry

Nonparametric Hypothesis Testing Paper week 4

decide to go to college for a multitude of reasons. One of the most important is the expectation of economic gain. This research paper will illustrate the economic value of an education and will go a ... of an education and will go a step further to show that a chosen occupation can also add to future economic success. Team C will explore the relationship between educational attainment and earnings. ...

(5 pages) 831 0 5.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Google case analysis

l for the creation of long-term value. We do not intend to compromise our user focus for short-term economic gain.ObjectivesGoogle's Long-Term Objectives:Google's long-term objectives are to deliver n ... l for the creation of long-term value. We do not intend to compromise our user focus for short-term economic gain. At the same time, we will develop career prospects for our employees. We will contrib ...

(14 pages) 624 0 2.8 Apr/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Outsourcing

rs the standard of living. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, for every $1 outsourced, the economic gain to the United States as a whole is $1.12 to $1.14; whereas the country to which a job ...

(5 pages) 68 0 0.0 May/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

What did Louis XIV hope to accomplish in his domestic and foreign policies? To what Extent did he succeed? Be specific in giving examples of his successes and failures

onarch. He was often called "the Sun King," and ruled over France. He wanted to help France achieve economic, political, and cultural pinnacle. Many historians believe the phrase "absolute power corru ... he did to change France. He got what he wanted, when he wanted it.Louis XIV's reign brought a large economic gain and severe economic recession. He was the first king to embrace mercantilism in his co ...

(2 pages) 7442 0 1.0 Nov/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History