In My Country

to expect the world economy to operate on a ‘perfect competition’ model, but it is important to try and reduce barriers, so firms may operate anywhere in a fair manner and consumers then may have more options and ultimately lower prices. Holding countries accountable for unfair trade practices is essential to have a fair playing field for trading nations. There are definitely a lot of benefits with such an organization; an example being stated living standards have tripled after the…

What influences do sports have on children? Well based on my experience as a sports counselor at Soccer shots for the last three months. I have seen the effects sports have had on them. Some have seen some positive effects, but have also witnessed a negative effect. It has strengthen them physically and mentally as well as taught them valuable lessons about sportsmanship. I have also noticed that you can easily become injured if they are not careful. Passion is also developed if played for a…

internationalisation phenomenon of Nigerian firms. Amungo in Adeleye, White, and Boso (2016, pp. 69-91), “examining the factors influencing the international expansion of Nigerian banks” finds that Nigerian banks internationalisation is influenced by home country regulations and the domestic competitive pressure, managerial intentionality and risk diversification. Similarly, Boojihawon and Acholonu (2013) on the study of “the internationalisation of African banks” shows that the consolidation…

This collective duty that world leaders realize should be implemented into worldwide refugee resettlement in countries whose current infrastructure can support them. Singer’s example of the Bengali refugees corresponds directly to the threat that the Syrian refugees pose to the greater good, or level of happiness within our global society. It’s important to note…

Over the past couple of weeks, we looked at many different articles and studied about many difficulties faced in developing countries as a whole. But in most studies of political and economic growth of developing countries the challenges faced by children and woman are not properly addressed and often deemed unnecessary aspects of research. Much evidence of gender inequality exists in society, some of the worst cases are found in developing nations. Some might wonder what these challenges are…

different countries aiming to make progress in different aspects including politically, economically as well as several other aspects. When a spotlight is thrown on Australia’s relationships with other countries, many often underestimate Australia’s relationship with Canada. It is one of Australia’s most valuable allies. Ever since the 19th century, both countries have been cooperating with one another and that led to having a great history between the two countries. Furthermore, both countries…

rise is one of the greatest as it is a link within a chain reaction. As sea level rises not only will coastal areas be demolished leading to increased financial burdens and the migration of those citizens to move inland, but also smaller island countries will be lost under water and that society will no longer have their home. With the reduction of available land while the population of the earth still increasing, there is a greater burden on the land and other resources to support the…

regions of Europe highlighted the competitive potential and success of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Influenced by the success of this model small and medium enterprises have become a target of policies in developing countries. A strong support for SMEs in developing countries is based on the assumption that a strong SME sector helps in sustaining a broad private sector. Moreover, it is expected that the welfare impact of these small firms will create employment opportunities for the poor…

The anthropologist Jared Diamond uses the theory of geographic determinism to answer why some societies are more materially successful than others, in his book. According to him geographical causes are mainly responsible for societal development and responsible for different human civilizations developed in different ways. He provides evidence and reasoning that geography, immunity to germs, food production, the domestication of animals, and use of steel are main drivers for societal success.…

This is in both the developed and the developing countries. Weak regulations in the developed world can lead to bad lending conditions which later puts developing countries in more debt. The international community has to be responsible when they go in and to some degree take over the finances of a certain country. Rules have to be set up that protects both the ones lending and the lenders. Both have to have some kind of security…