Economy of Australia

Foreign aid plays a major role in ensuring the economic and social sustainability for many developing countries. Foreign aid helps economic development, which helps improve the lives of the people in developing countries. There are two forms of foreign aid, humanitarian, and development aid. If there is peace, foreign aid is unified and effective. However, during war the process hinders due to violence and tension between countries, this causes a threat to the efforts. Humanitarian assistance…

An Analysis of the Ancient Greek Polis The illustrious philosopher, Aristotle, provides a vantage point to the practicality of a polis in antiquity by defining it as a “... partnership finally composed of several villages…” that has “...attained virtually complete self-sufficiency and thus while it comes into existence for the sake of life, it exists for the good of life” (Camp). In a versatile attempt to foster a sense of community among citizens, the conception of the polis set into motion…

“Made in America” is a familiar term. Support our country and give America our jobs back! This is easily said, but not so easily done. Look closely at the labels on clothes and products around the house. Many of these items have an “out of country” label on it. It is rare to find a “Made in America” label. Americans have been manufacturing products for many years. So why are American made production rates going down? The main reason is because American made products are more expensive. But, most…

the middle of Chile, about 250 kilometres away from the coast of Chile. The nearest major cities/towns from Santiago, is Rancagua, Valparaiso and San Fernando, All are which within 300 kilometres of the capital city. 4. The 3 main zones in Chiles economy is Agriculture, as 13% of workers in Chile work in the Agriculture industry, Tourism, Which has experienced a massive growth in the past 10 years, rising from 12% of total revenue, to 20%, in the matter of a decade, and Transport, as much of…

The Chinese Economy in 1500 Similarly to the majority of cultures, the Chinese economy, as well as the Chinese populace, relied heavily on agriculture and livestock. These were invaluable, as they provided those who farmed the land with the means of survival, as well as forming a basis for trade, both inter-regional and international. The Ming dynasty claimed power from the Mongol-backed Yuan in 1368, quickly leaving their mark on the economy, especially the agrarian parts of it. The Ming…

1. Five-Forces analysis of competition in the agricultural and construction equipment industry: a) The Competitive Force of Buyer Bargaining Power: Nowadays, Internet seems to be a great source in the agricultural and construction equipment industry. However, the large corporations tend to have more options of bargaining power than the small independent farms. It makes the competitive force of buyer bargaining power stronger. b) The Competitive Force of Substitute Products: For producing…

In a recent article by the New York Times, Eduardo Porter examines the historical context of American income. Since the onset of the Great Recession, 2015 marks the first time the Census Bureau reported an increase in median U.S. incomes. Even more optimistic, though, incomes of the poorest fifth of the population increased by 6.6% and poverty decreased from 14.8% in 2014 to 13.5%. Although these statistics elicit a positive outlook for the years ahead, Porter cautions the reader to examine why…

This mill is one of the first signs of Tacoma’s metamorphosis, as the mill harnessed the power of nature to reshape local trees into lumber for export. By 1871, Tacoma had become an international port, exporting lumber to France, and expanding to Australia the following year (Magden, 2008). When the Northern Pacific Railway, announced it would locate its terminus at Commencement Bay in 1873, transformation of Commencement Bay and the surrounding areas was greatly accelerated (Magden, 2008). As…

In chapter four, Walker and Lodha’s thesis invites the reader to explore the vastness in the concept of city life. They allude to different factors that draw people towards and away from cities. Chapter four is divided into five sections: cities, Bay Area, greater Los Angeles, real estate, and highways and transportation. In the first section, the authors express how cities are engines of economic growth that are densely populated. The main advantage a city provides is accessibility to airports,…

In this essay, Garrett Hardin exposes and problem the world is enduring without many humans even realizing. He first mentions the relationship between the world population and resources and concluded that the population must be brought under control. In his essay he formulated solutions to the problem at hand. Hardin rejected the hope that improved food production technology will allow an infinite increase in population. The world cannot provide progression in both the population and quality of…