Analysis of the United States Textile Industry
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15 pages in length. Analyzes at length the trends in the United States textile industry in regards to the supply, demand and global context of the industry. There are many places that manufacture textiles other than the United States, and some are of very good quality; however, in relation to consumer income in most cases these textiles are just part of a process rather than the final product. Most of the goods produced by the textile industry go to other manufacturers to be used in the manufacture of their product, whether it is clothing, carpeting, or automobile seats. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Andrew Carnegie and Today's Welfare State
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This 6 page paper looks at the social ideals of this charitable industrialist who did not believe in giving alms. The paper looks at his ideas and compares them with the current situation of the welfare state finding both similarities and differences ending with the conclusion that the welfare state as it currently exists can be seen as a contradiction of Carnegie's principles. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Angel Crest Manor: A Call for the Return to the Basics of Long-Term Living Assistance
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A 5 page discussion of the problems being experienced by this long-term care facility for the elderly. Originally based on the provision of the needs of a low-income community, this facility has strayed from its original mission to emphasize appearance over function. Suggests a return to the basics of community health needs. Bibliography lists one source.
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Annuities: Buy Or Not
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A 5 page paper. Are annuities a good investment for retirement or to build personal wealth? This is the question addressed in this essay. The writer explains annuities, their benefits and disadvantages and offers experts' opinions regarding this form of investment. The writer also offers a personal opinion on whether or not to invest in annuities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGannui.rtf

Antitrust Issues Regarding the AOL/Time-Warner Merger
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This 7 page paper looks at the AOL/Time Warner deal that was approved at the end of 2000. Antitrust implications are assessed. The Sherman Act is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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April 2001 in the Wall Street Journal
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This 6 page paper considers five articles written in the Wall Street Journal regarding different aspects of the economy. With two articles regarding the budget proposals, two considering the performance of the economy and if the country is entering a recession and one looking at the banana dispute between the EU and the US. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Are Democracy And Capitalism Compatible
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A 7 page paper that begins with definitions of democracy and capitalism. The writer discusses if a democracy can exist without capitalism and if capitalism can exist in a form of government that is not democratic. The relationship between the two concepts is discussed with a conclusion. bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGdmcp.rtf

Are Fuel Prices Correlated with Elections
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This 4 page paper explores the idea that there are lower fuel or gas prices just before an election. The paper performs an hypothesis test using primary data of gasoline (petrol) process in the US in election years to try prove, or disprove, that there is a correlation. The paper shows the data and the process of performing an hypothesis test. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Are Smart Cards Smarter, and How Did the Debit Cards Gain Popularity?
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This nine page-paper presents a detailed discussion on the introduction and growing interest in smart cards. In addition the discussion compares and contrasts credit cards with debit cards including their limitations and benefits. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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