Economic Sanctions As a Policy Instrument Author(s): James Barber Source: International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs 1944-)‚ Vol. 55‚ No. 3 (Jul.‚ 1979)‚ pp. 367-384 Published by: Wiley on behalf of the Royal Institute of International Affairs Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2615145 . Accessed: 13/04/2013 21:49 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp
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use Monetery and Fiscal Policies to Benefit the Economy? Our governments roll in the American economy extends far beyond its activities as a regulator of specific industries. The government also manages the overall pace of economic activity‚ seeking to maintain high levels of employment and stable prices. The government has two main tools for achieving these objectives: fiscal policies‚ through which it determines the appropriate level of taxes and spending; and monetary policies‚ through which it
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Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve System Monetary policy is the Federal Reserves’ way of influencing the amount of currency and credit that is in circulation in the United States economy. When the currency and credit rates are altered‚ the interest rates and performance of the U.S. economy are affected. There are three goals of monetary policy; promote maximum employment‚ stable prices‚ and moderate long-term interest rates. The Federal Reserves’ goal is to implement effective monetary policies
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THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY BY SHIRO ABASS A. Department of Finance University of Lagos BSTRACT Generally‚ policies and strategies of Nigerian government towards foreign direct investments are shaped by two principal objectives of desire for economic independence and the demand for economic development. Multi national corporations are expected to bring into Nigeria‚ foreign capital in the form of technical skills‚ entrepreneurship‚ technology
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campaigns‚ taxes and budget policy were key issues. White House budget packages are often designed to stimulate economic growth. From the library or from www.whitehouse.gov‚ obtain a current summary of government spending and tax legislation signed by the president. •Write a brief description of the fiscal policy of the United States. •Would you describe it as "expansionary" or "contractionary"? •How can American consumers influence decision makers on fiscal policies? •Explain and discuss if and
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proposed study PUBLIC POLICY AND REGULATION IN THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY What is the aim of the study? (there should only be 1 Aim) To examine the impact of public policy and government regulation on the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and suggest proposals for reform. What are the objectives of your study? To evaluate the existing legal and extra-legal measures used in regulating exploration and production of crude oil in Nigeria‚ examining the impact of such statutory provisions
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At the advent of the months of October and November‚ the terrains of Manali become bathed up with milky ice. At the day time‚ the sight of the red chinar leaves over the milky ice melting into water automatically attracts attention of the tourists. The brownish ice covering up the entire terrain in its folds is an eye catching scene. As for that‚ there are so many tourist’s places of importance in India‚ but the beauty of Manali is something s Hidimba temple: The ’Hidimba temple’ built up with
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Social‚ Cultural and Economic Impact of Globalization in India 79 rate or flag this page By premsingh glimpses Click thumbnail to view full-size Fatehpur Sikri Socialization of people for improving business and financial activities across the globe can be referred as globalization. It is not a new phenomena as people kept searching new places and avenues to increase their business activities as evident by explorations of Vasco degama‚ Columbus and East India Company. Bitter experiences
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DLSU Business & Economics Review 22.1 (2012)‚ pp. 119-128 An Economic Analysis of the Philippine Tourism Industry Krista Danielle Yu School of Economics‚ De La Salle University‚ Manila‚ Philippines krista.yu@dlsu.edu.ph The archipelagic nature of the Philippines‚ as well as its colonial heritage‚ offers a wealth of scenic views that invite both locals and foreigners to participate in tourism-related activities. According the Department of Tourism (2011)‚ the industry is one of the three
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The impact of the global economic slump on the U.S.‚ with particular emphasis on Jacksonville MBA Students Jacksonville University October 4‚ 2011 Macroeconomic recessionary forces mire global‚ national‚ regional‚ and local economies Financial markets wait on the edge of their collective seats for the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Chairman to offer strategic insights into battling the recessionary global economy. All hopes placed on a short statement after each Federal Open Market Committee
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