Journal of Social Development in Africa (2000)‚15‚ I‚ 93-108 The Persistence of the Family Farm and the Economy of Affection: The Cameroonian Case JILL Y M. NOW AINMBI* ABSTRACT This case study attempts to account for the persistence of the economy of affection in Cameroon in light of the persistence of the family farm debate. The study demonstrates‚ like previous studies‚ that the economy of affection persists because of subjective values such as the farmers ’ desire to be independent; the farmers
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The Effects of Ethanol on the Economy ECON 203 May 3‚ 2007 The Effects of Ethanol on the Economy Corn crops are responsible for producing numerous valuable resources and products and therefore‚ corn is a vital part of the nation’s agricultural industry. One of the most valuable products derived from corn is ethanol. Due to the demand for ethanol corn has experienced an increase in value. Farmers are able to charge
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the Roman Empire Ancient Rome consisted of a vast area of land‚ with many natural and human-built resources. Because of this‚ Rome’s economy benefited greatly. In addition‚ production of a variety of items was crucial for a strong economic empire. The economy of the early Republic was largely based on paid labor. However‚ by the late Republic‚ the economy was largely dependent on slave labor. Also‚ Rome had a very well organized system of money. Lastly‚ Infrastructure was huge in the Romans’
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is divided into three parts: The first section shall engage in a comparative review and analysis of the works of Jacob Viner (1948)‚ Alexander Hamilton (1791) and Friedrich List (1885 /1841) . The three works base generally on the concept of the economy but in particular they bear adequate intellect and authority on the issue of economic nationalism‚ the adoption of developmental policies and their application in the real world scenario of “economic warfare”. Viner’s writing is to an enormous degree
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to distribute to. The market economy is one that is controlled by the people and there is little government intervention. It is also known as a free enterprise economy. The planned economy is one that is controlled by the government and there is a lot of government intervention into the way in which the economy runs. They both try and solve the economic problem of trying to satisfy mans unlimited wants with relatively scarce resources in different ways. The market economy tries to solve the economic
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Chapter 7 The Role of Government in an Economy Part 1 Government Objectives & Policies Government Objectives Most national governments have four main economic objectives for their national economies. These are: • To achieve a low and stable rate of inflation in the general level of prices • To achieve a high and stable level of employment‚ and therefore a low level of unemployment • To encourage economic growth in the national output and income • To encourage trade
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Part I Perspectives on International Political Economy The first chapter of the text deals with the fundamental nature of international political economy (IPE) and some analytical issues related to its multidimensional character. Chapters 2 through 4 are the core chapters of the text that explore the history and policies associated with the three dominant IPE perspectives‚ namely economic liberalism‚ mercantilism‚ and structuralism. These theoretical tools are useful in understanding many
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1815‚ with an increase in its exports during the two first decades of the nineteenth century. It accounted from 7% volume export to being the most valuable export (E‚ Horton & Oliver Horton‚ 2005). By 1860‚ cotton had become so important for the economy of the United States that by this year‚ exports of this commodity were estimated for 191.81 of the 250.53 million dollars of the total volume exports according to Rand Mcnally and
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Impact of Recession on Indian Economy & Changes in Consumer Behaviour due to Recession Introduction- Almost everybody today seems to be discussing about the US Recessionary trend and its impact on emerging countries‚ more particularly India Economists‚ Industrialists and the common man on the streets seem to have been horrified by the very thought of recession in India and that too due to US. Decreasing industrial production‚ inflation‚ decreasing job opportunities‚ cost cutting‚ reducing
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INTRODUCTION In 1994 the World Bank described Singapore as the most successful economy in the world and moved Singapore from a third World country to a First World nation within a generation. From the Singapore Department of Statistics‚ Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) has grown approximately 7% annually from 1965 to 2009. This was accompanied by a low inflation rate of averaging about 2.1% yearly. Singapore’s 2009 per capita income of US$36‚537.00 is the second highest in Asia after
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