luxuries will become a thing of the past. Coal mining has been important in Kentucky since it was first commercially produced in 1790. Coal mining is a reliable source of energy‚ great for our economy‚ and provides jobs. The production of coal is valuable to our economy and helps support our families. Kentucky’s economy is dependent on the money brought in by the coal industry. Coal brings in an estimated $528 million in state revenue. Without the coal industry there wouldn’t be enough enough money for
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What is the importance of studying sociology? Of the various social sciences‚ sociology seems to be the youngest. It is gradually developing. Still it has remarkable progress. Its uses are recognized widely today. In modern times‚ there is a growing realization of the importance of the scientific study of social phenomena and the means of promoting what Prof. Giddings calls human adequacy (human welfare). The study of sociology has a great value especially in modern complex society. Some of the
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Salamat‚ Norman Jan R. August 2012 CHAPTER I PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND The Importance and Functions of the Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) Introduction Nowadays‚ many computer users around the world encounter a problem regarding Basic Input-Output System (BIOS). It is usually seen when a computer failed to shut down successfully where one can read the phrase “Enter BIOS system” on the options but not everyone knows what is it for‚ how does it function and is it necessary to be familiar with. That
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Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u 1. Introduction PAGEREF _Toc389290771 \h 12. Theoretical framework PAGEREF _Toc389290772 \h 13. Factors of market selection for transnational corporations in China PAGEREF _Toc389290773 \h 23.1 Factor from inner strategic motivations PAGEREF _Toc389290774 \h 33.1.1 Market-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290775 \h 43.1.2 Efficiency-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290776 \h 43.1.3 Resource-seeking motivation PAGEREF _Toc389290777 \h 53.2 Location factors PAGEREF
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16 chapter sixteen The Economy and Work How does change in the economy reshape society? What makes capitalist and socialist economies different? Why have the types of jobs available in the United States changed over the last fifty years? Here’s a quick quiz about the U.S. economy (Hint: All five questions have the same right answer): • Which business do 100 million people in the United States visit each week? • Which U.S. company‚ on average‚ opens a new store every day? • Which U.S. company
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In The Crucible there are consistent themes of the importance of reputation in society during the Salem Witch Trials. Within the town of Salem women specifically were expected to keep and maintain a good image by their actions‚ words‚ etc. Due to the witch trials‚ women were robbed of their good woman title‚ and their honor. Reputation was a key part of society during the time period of the witch trials. Women weren’t seen equal to men‚ and they had to be held accountable to high standards. In
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Throughout the ages‚ nature has provided humans with sources of the essentials of life‚ including food‚ medicines and raw materials for the manufacture of clothing and shelter. Man began to explore the resources of every type on earth for their potentialities to cure ailments and interpreted their effects wisely in terms of knowledge in different branches of science prevailing at that time. Exploitation of abundantly available natural resources is vital for economic development of a country like
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An economy or economic system consists of the production‚ distribution or trade‚ and consumption of limited goods and services by different agents in a given geographical location. The economic agents can be individuals‚ businesses‚ organizations‚ or governments. Transactions occur when two parties agree to the value or price of the transacted good or service‚ commonly expressed in a certain currency. In the past‚ economic activity was theorized to be bounded by natural resources‚ labor‚ and capital
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Planned Economy: "The social good" In a planned economy‚ the factors of production are owned and managed by the government. Thus the Government decides what to produce‚ how much to produce and for whom to produce. Features: • All resources are owned and managed by the government • No consumer OR producer choice • The market forces can’t set the price for goods or services • Profit is not the main objective‚ the government aims to provide services and goods to everybody • Government decides
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industrialized economy and basically comprises of textiles‚ chemicals‚ food processing‚ the agricultural sector and various other industries. It is a surprising fact that Pakistan’s economy is the 27th largest growing economy in the world when measured in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). The economy has suffered from political instability‚ rising population growth rate and a war of words with the neighboring country India which has proved to be very costly for Pakistan’s economy. There is worldwide
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