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3. What are the determinants of price elasticity of demand? [10] For some products buyers are price sensitive (products are elastic), and for some products buyers are not price sensitive (products are inelastic). People are very sensitive to one products price change if the product has a similar product in the market. But sometimes when the price of a motor bike increases by 15%, the consumers are affected by it, but on the other hand when price of salt increases by 20% people aren’t…

copper disked [contained] sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on earth” (“The Golden Record”). Dr. Carl Sagan’s committee selected 115 images ranging from sunsets with birds to modern highways to x-rays and the Taj Mahal. The sounds contained in the disk includes a “variety of natural noices such as those made by surf, wind, thunder, birds, whales, and other animals” as well as selected music from different cultures and time periods (“The Golden Record”).…

Humans know a lot about space from years of research and scientific discovery, but there is still a lot that is unknown. Our human curiosity and ambition has combined over the years to advance our pursuit the discovery of new astronomical findings. One such ongoing effort is the Voyager Program. Two space probes, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, were launched in the late 1970s to collect data about our solar system. Voyager 2 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center on August 20, 1977. Voyager 1 was…

When it comes to religious beliefs, the human experience aspect plays a very important role. Although there are other forms of influence when choosing or learning about a religion, in my opinion the human experience plays the most vital role. Whether your religion is passed down to you through your family or you make your own individual of which religion you would like to pursue, it is inevitable to have your outlook swayed (even in the slightest). I was born into a family of Christians. However…

1) People buy luxury goods for several reasons. In early times LV thrived because of the luxury associated with aristocracies that formed the ruling elite. For example, In Europe it gave a feeling of exclusivity, while in the U.S. it was about feeling special. Worldwide the reasons for buying luxury goods could be separated into 3 categories. First, people bought luxury goods for its superior quality and functionality. These people were generally older and wealthier and willing to pay…

Christianity first became an Asian religion, and prominent in Israel and Syria. Christianity then gradually progressed to become an African and European religion. There is no evident material culture of the Christian religion before 180 AD, and it was very common for early churches to be set in private dwellings, which included homes of the wealthy. The term Islam means “submission,” while followers of Islam are called Muslims which is translated to “one who has submitted.” Islam was very…

The resumes of the Great Socialist and his cabinet colleagues in The White Tiger exemplify Bernard Shaw’s dictum. Politics has indeed become the last resort of the scoundrels. In India, it will remain so until the middle class with its acute sense of political morality starts participating in it more actively. Political thinker Pavan K. Varma observes that “politics is dirty because good people do not enter it, and because good people do not enter, politics is dirty” (154). In the Inheritance of…

Landscaping is a cultural product representing the value of its creator. As the title suggests this essay discusses how humans interact within the environment. By going through the historical content, one will understand how landscaping has been transformed throughout the years which dates back to pre-history and continues until the 21st century. This will show how the natural elements of the land have changed while technology is taking over. The following essay includes discussions presented by…

With more than 80 years of rich heritage in India, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is considered one of the largest company of Fast Moving Consumer Goods in the country. It has a rich history, with an eye always on growth. The company believes in values which has helped its business grow and sustain in the competitive market. They build their brands and develop products based on the customer insights, innovation and relentless marketing and design. The company is committed to create a positive…

Marlenis Rey Asia 152: Final Paper Prompt # 5 Over the past three millennia, the South Asian subcontinent has seen the arrival of various immigrant groups, who have all shaped the political structures and cultural forms of the region in various ways. With this in mind, compare and contrast the belief systems of two or more philosophies or religions that have started in or traveled to South Asia, noting, where relevant, their connections to empire and culture (literature, theater, dance, music,…