This is to say that depending on how and when the resources and financial responsibilities are divided or shared, couples can have a wide range of success with their marriages. Couples wanting to retain their sense of personal financial autonomy tended to be more successful in managing their money in the short-term, but when things like children and the effort and time it takes to raise them are factored in, these couples actually faired worse than their resource-pooling counterparts (Burgoyne, eibstein, Edmunds, and Dolman, 2007, 222). This, coupled with the fact that each partner brings his or her own ideas and feelings toward resource pooling into the relationship may account for much of the marital strife experienced in younger, less financially literate couples.
Authors Burgoyne, eibstein, Edmunds, and Dolman (2007) state, "Before the wedding the majority had rather independent monetary arrangements, but a year later, some had moved to more…...

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References

Addo, F.R. And Sassler, S. (2010). "Financial Arrangements and Relationship Quality in Low-

Income Couples." Family Relations. Vol. 59, No. 1. Pp. 408 -- 423.

Burgoyne, Carole B.; Reibstein, Janet; Edmunds, Anne and Valda Dolman. (2007). "Money

Management Systems in Early Marriage: Factors Influencing Change and Stability." Journal of Economic Psychology, Vol. 28, No. 2. Pp. 214-228.

Incremental vs. Comprehensive Analysis
The incremental analysis focuses on relevant amounts where the comprehensive analysis requires a vast amount of information. The incremental analysis examines the differences between alternatives where the comprehensive examines the whole picture. Being based on relevancy, the incremental analysis ignores irrelevant amounts while still considering qualitative factors. In comparison, the incremental analysis is considered more about the economic factors than the comprehensive analysis, but is just as effective in decision making.

The comprehensive analysis gathers information from all relevant aspects of the business, including past and present amounts, to evaluate the complete picture. This requires a lot of time to gather all the information and more time to evaluate the information. It is based on reasoning and requires the ability to predict future consequences of decisions being made (Farrell). The comprehensive analysis is primarily used to evaluate the position of the business as a whole compared to industry…...

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Works Cited

Farrell, W. (n.d.). University of North Carolina. Retrieved from Theories of Decision Making:  http://www.unc.edu/~wfarrell/SOWO%20874/Readings/decisiontheory.pdf 

Tanner, D. (n.d.). Chapter 11: Incremental Analysis. Retrieved from UNF:  http://www.unf.edu/~dtanner/dtch/dt_ch11.htm

Teen Abortion
Abortion among teenage girls has been an issue of much debate for many years. Many people believe that all abortions should be illegal while others believe that there are circumstances that warrant the right to choose. Currently there is a 40% occurrence of pregnancy among teenagers an estimated 25% of these pregnancies end in abortions. (Pregnancy & Childbearing among U.S. Teens 2003) At the forefront of this issue is an organization called Planned Parenthood, which provides teenage girls with abortions. There are many reasons why teenagers choose to have abortions rather than carrying their children to term. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the factors that influence a teenager's decision to have an abortion. These factors include; economics, Planned Parenthood Programs and parental consent laws.

esearch Questions

Do certain economic factors affect abortions in teenage pregnancies?

Do Planned Parenthood programs reduce the amount of abortions?

Will Parental Consent laws reduce the…...

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References

Preventing Teen Pregnancy Challenge or Illusion. (2003). Retrieved March 26, 2004 from;

http://www.santepubmtl.qc.ca/Publication/pdfppm/ppmseptember2003.pdf

NEW ABORTION STATISTICS CONFIRM EFFECTIVENESS OF PREVENTION PROGRAMS. (1998). Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Retrieved March 26, 2004 from;  http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pressreleases/121098AGI.html

Dendro
Macroeconomic Factors

There are a number of macroeconomic factors that will affect Dendros, but the most important one is the overall health of the local economy. The GDP is the most oft-cited measure of broad macroeconomic health. For some in the Dendros target market, arbor services are discretionary, meaning that purchases will either be cancelled or delayed in response to downturns in the economy. The Congressional Budget Office bases its projections on the policies that are currently in place. This means that its forecast for 0.5% decline in GDP over the year from Q4 2012 to Q4 2013 has built in the provisions of the so-called "fiscal cliff." It is expected that between the present moment and January 1, 2013, new laws and policies will be enacted to replace this scenario, so the actual forecast for GDP growth is more likely to be slow growth in the range of 1.7% (CBO,…...

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Works Cited:

California State Budget Office. (2012). Economic outlook. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from http://www.ebudget.ca.gov/pdf/budgetsummary/economicoutlook.pdf

CBO. (2012). An update to the budget and economic outlook: Fiscal years 2012 to 2022. Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from  http://www.cbo.gov/publication/43539 

Investopedia. (2012). Microeconomics. Investopedia. Retrieved November 13, 2012 from  http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/microeconomics.asp#axzz2C7wPZgWP

A group of authors continues, "Only a limited number of choices are based on conscious information processing strategies. The rest of the variance left to explain is caused by unconscious effects of all kinds of subtle cues in the environment" (Dijksterhuis, Smith, Van Baaren, and Wigboldus 200). Thus, when it comes right down to it, the consumer who chooses organic produce may be looking for a healthier alternative, or they may just be motivated by the healthy looking customer who just chose organic herbs and salad greens for their own dinner that evening, it is difficult to pinpoint just what motivates every customer.
eferences

Dijksterhuis, a.J., Smith, Pamela K., Van Baaren, ick B., and Wigboldus, Dani l H. "The Unconscious Consumer: Effects of Environment on Consumer Behavior. Journal of Consumer Psychology; 2005, Vol. 15 Issue 3. 193-202.

Harris, Brian. Burress, David, and Eicher, Sharon. Demands for Local and Organic Produce: A Brief…...

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Dijksterhuis, a.J., Smith, Pamela K., Van Baaren, Rick B., and Wigboldus, Dani l H. "The Unconscious Consumer: Effects of Environment on Consumer Behavior. Journal of Consumer Psychology; 2005, Vol. 15 Issue 3. 193-202.

Harris, Brian. Burress, David, and Eicher, Sharon. Demands for Local and Organic Produce: A Brief Review of the Literature. University of Kansas. 2000. 17 Nov. 2008.  http://www2.ku.edu/~ipsr/resrep/pdf/m254A.pdf 

Oliveira-Castro, Jorge M., James, Victoria K., and Foxall, Gordon R. Postreinforcement Pause in Grocery Shopping: Comparing Interpurchase Times Across Products and Consumers. Psychological Record; Fall 2007, Vol. 57 Issue 4. 483-500.

Tin, Sandar Tin, Mhurchu, Cliona Ni, and Bullen, Chris. "Supermarket Sales Data: Feasibility and Applicability in Population Food and Nutrition Monitoring." Nutrition Reviews; Jan. 2007, Vol. 65 Issue 1. 20-30.

These decisions necessarily entail that some potentially productive opportunities are sacrificed in order to make what is estimated as the most productive choice.
Supply and demand refer to specific products and services, the ability to provide these, and the level at which they are desired by the target market. uyers desire a product or services, and therefore demand a certain quantity of these at a certain price. The relationship between the price and quantity of desirability is the demand relationship. Supply is the actual quantity of the product or service that the market can provide. The concept of supply relationship is the correlation between supply and the price received by the supplier, who is willing to supply a certain amount of products at the price received.

The dynamic in the relationship between demand and supply has a direct influence on the efficient allocation of resources within an economy, as well as…...

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Economics in the United States
Macroeconomics in the United States

Macroeconomics deals with the general economic systems, which have a larger scope compared to individuals and markets. Essentially, microeconomics is mainly used in the determination and forecast of a country's national income. This is done by analyzing the factors of the economy that represent trends and patterns and in most cases influence each other. Economic factors affecting macroeconomics include the rates of employment and unemployment, positions of balance of payments, trends in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation. Macroeconomics is controlled by the monetary and fiscal policies, which are implemented to control economic factors. Levels of investment and consumption of products and services is also determined by fiscal and monetary policies.

Microeconomic situation in the United States

Figure 1.1: Trends (in percentage) of Unemployment in the U.S. -- 2012

2012

March

April

May

Changes from April to May

Total for 16 years and Above

8.2

8.1

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Adults (Men)

7.6

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7.4

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14.0

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Markham, J.W. (2002). A Financial History of the United States M.E. Sharpe: New York.

Fernando, A.C. (2011). Business Environment. India: Pearson Education.

Newport, P. (2011). United States. United States Country Monitor, 2011, p. 2-7.

U.S Department of Labor (2012, June 1). The Employment Situation. Retrieved June 5, 2012, from  http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf

Economics Course
Economics impacts on many areas of life subsequently it will impact on many areas of professional life. eflecting on the lessons learned, including the knowledge and skills gained, the real value is in the way that economics concepts can be applied to the real world; not only to explain event that are seen in the macro-environment, but to guide the way personal decisions will be made with that knowledge.

The first indicator of the lessons and concepts taught in the class being absorbed and developing into transferable knowledge has emerged with an increased understanding of the way that the economy operates and the influences which are present in the economy that are driving up prices.

There are many examples of the economic concepts; one example is the way that supply and demand has impacted on oil prices which has had a knock on effect in the economy as a whole and…...

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Baye Michael, (2007), Managerial Economics and Business Strategy, McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Greimel, Hans, (2012. April 30), Toyota wants high-volume U.S. Prius output by '15; Hunt is on for N.A. hybrid parts suppliers, Automotive News, p4

Nellis JG, Parker D, (2006), Principles of the Business Economics, London, Prentice Hall.

Scholes, Louise; Siegel Donald S; Wilson, Nick; Wright, Mike, (2012, Feb), Private equity portfolio company performance during the global recession, Journal of Corporate Finance, 18(1), 193.

the country aims for the working population that had been estimated to be 125 million in 2006 to reach 147.8 million by 2020 (Economy watch, 2010).
elationship between unemployment and Brazil's economy

Unemployment in Brazil directly affects the economy of the country in several ways this include economic costs; rates of unemployment being persistent in Brazil indicate that there will be market failure in the country. Unemployment is an indication that resources are being wasted thus leading to loss of potential output and eventually a reduction in allocative efficiency. Brazil's economy will then be seen to operate below the maximum output that the country has potential of.

Unemployment also affects the economy of Brazil through financial costs. The Government of Brazil and the entire nation suffers some costs due to unemployment. There are some benefits that the government has to pay the unemployed and therefore the higher the rates of unemployment the more…...

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Economy watch. (2010).Brazil unemployment. Retrieved March 09, 2013 from  http://www.economywatch.com/unemployment/countries/brazil.html 

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Ultimately, these issues results in hunger and famine, where these inhabitants become deprived of the basic facilities that they are entitled to, as being a citizen of the country (World Hunger Education Service, 2012).
3. Impacts of Hunger and Famine in U.S.

The standard of living means to have a healthy, vigorous and active life. Keeping in mind, the standard of living, the hunger crisis in the U.S. is calculated and determined when its residents are not able to meet the nutritional needs to live a dynamic life. This indicates the fact that the people have lack of access to the nutritious, healthy and safe food. As a consequence, the inhabitants (especially of the low-income groups) tend to opt for foods that are less expensive with usually low nutrients, so that they can meet up to the financial components. Moreover, it has also been observed that meals are also dropped from…...

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Anonymous. "Hunger in the U.S. -- Families in Crisis." The Hunger Site, 2012. Web. 29 Dec 2012

This website has discussed how hunger has become one of the harsh realities of the United States, even though it is a land of abundant resources. The impact of hunger upon the individuals, society and eventually on the nation has been argued by the author. Solving the hunger problem has also been articulated in the study. I have used this website with the prime motive to surface the impact of this enormity upon various bodies.

Austin, Michael. Reading the World Ideas That Matter. 2nd Edition. New York, USA: W.W. Norton & Company, 2012. Print.

This book is about the contemporary readings and classic texts that are particularly based on the diversity of views on ideas. This diversity helps an individual in exploring the development of ideas in different cultures and at various occasions.

Not only are they crucial for the movement of people, but they are crucial for the rapid movement of time-sensitive goods. Therefore the government has an interest in the survival of the industry. Government can and has involved itself through monetary policy in sustaining or resuscitating struggling airlines in order to maintain the overall strength of the industry.
Taxation is another area where governments affect the industry. This again relates to the tight margins, as taxation represents a key expense for airlines. Changes in the tax regime directly affect airlines' after tax profits. The government can encourage or discourage the industry based on its taxation policies. The IATA believes the airline industry to be more heavily taxed than some of its substitutes, and has an entire program to deal with the issue of taxation, highlighting taxation's relevance to the industry.

Another way in which fiscal policy can impact the industry is…...

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Pearce, Brian. (2008). Financial Forecast. IATA. Retrieved June 29, 2008 at  http://www.iata.org/NR/rdonlyres/DA8ACB38-676F-4DB1-A2AC-F5BCEF74CB2C/0/Industry_Outlook_Briefing_March08.pdf 

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Flint, Perry. (2008). 2008 Forecast: Will the Luck Hold? Air Transport World. Retrieved June 29, 2008 at  http://www.atwonline.com/channels/dataAirlineEconomics/article.html?articleID=2174 

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Economic Environment of the Diamond Industry in Mozambique and Tanzania
The Economic Environment of the Diamond Industry

In Mozambique and Tanzania

Both nations of Mozambique and Tanzania are among the poorest globally, with each supported through foreign subsidies and foreign direct investment (FDI) (Tanzania, 2011). The relative levels of poverty however have led to political unrest in Mozambique and diamond smuggling to Zimbabwe, where gems are in high demand in that nations' economy which is rampant with information today

(Latham, Katerere, 2011). Due to the strength of its mining operations in aluminum and abundance of natural resources however, Mozambique's GDP growth rate is expected to reach 8.3% in 2010 according to the CIA Factbook.

Tanzania is the 16th highest ranked producer of diamonds globally, having one of the highest quality of diamonds produced in their mining operations of any on the African continent (Macklem, 2003). Paradoxically however, Tanzania has a negative balance of Payments, far…...

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Sierra Leone: diamond king. (2000, January). The Economist, 354(8155), 46,52.

Laffin, Simon. (2000, January 4). Let's hear how mining companies are helping with power, roads and water: [London edition]. Financial Times, p. 14.

Latham, B., & Katerere, F.. (2011, January). Diamond Smuggling Thrives in Zimbabwe. Business Week,1.

Katherine Macklem. (2003, September). Diamonds with an edge. Maclean's, 116(36), 52.

Economics is the study of normal, or in more appropriate words, rational human behavior. It discusses human undertakings and attempts to fulfill and satisfy both needs and wants. People have to make certain choices regarding their money as they face the problem of possessing inadequate means for fulfilling their desires. It means that the equivalent collection of limited resources i.e. The discretionary income owned by a consumer is used for all types of consumer disbursements (Du & Kamakura, 2008).
Expenses of consumers in a specific industry can be considered accordingly by comparing their expenditures in other industries. It is a general conception among marketers that their participation is individually recognized in comparison with other related industries. However, it is extremely important for them to understand the consumer behavior while the consumers make trade-offs between meeting consumption needs of various sorts with a certain amount in hand. Environmental changes like escalating gas…...

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Du, Rex Y. & Kamakura, Wagner A. (2008). Where Did All That Money Go? Understanding How Consumers Allocate Their Consumption Budget. Journal of Marketing. 72, 109-131.

Epp, Amber M., Price, LINDA L. (June 2008). Family Identity: A Framework of Identity Interplay in Consumption Practices. Journal of Consumer Research, Inc. . 35, 50-70.

Ma, Yu, Ailawadi, Kusum L., Gauri, Dinesh K. & Grewal, Dhruv. (2011). An Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Gasoline Prices on Grocery Shopping Behavior. Journal of Marketing. 75, 18-35.

Why does GE finance poorly-rated airlines with its aircraft financing? GE benefits in three ways: (1) its lower cost of capital than the airlines means that it can charge a risk premium, and make more money on the airline debt, (2) it sells aircraft engines and, more critically, spare parts, which are the biggest long-term source of revenue for the company, and (3) the loans are well-collateralized. Even in a bankruptcy procedure, the airlines have relatively little recourse to the assets, and GE would be free to sell or lease the airlines to others. Other leasing companies, while they don't have GE's aircraft engine business, are able to lure tax-advantaged investors (offshore, those receiving tax credits, others) who also give them a lower cost of capital; their expertise in leasing and selling planes, as well as their leverage in pricing negotiations with the major airframe manufacturers gives them an…...

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Business Week. "Why GE Is Keeping Loser Airlines Aloft." Business Week 7 February 2005: n.p.

Francisco, Federal Reserve Bank of San. Competition and Regulation in the Airline Industry. Economic Report. San Francisco: Federal Reserve, 2002.

Gittell, JH, Cameron, K, Lim, S and Rivas, V. "Relationships, Layoffs and Organizational REsiliance." The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science (2006): 300-329.

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disrupting America's economic system is a fundamental objective of terrorists
Even as the world continues to struggle with the terrible shock from the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington, one principle lesson has already become clear: disrupting our economic system is a fundamental objective of terrorists.

Prior to September 11, our economic environment was certainly not immune to terror, in comparison to many other nations; we lived relatively terror-free. Now, however, the aftermath of the terrorist attacks serves as a grim reminder that international relations and security developments can dramatically affect economic performance.

US History is replete with countless examples when macro fundamentals are overtaken by what economists refer to as, exogenous shocks -- surprise events that can profoundly and often unpredictably shift political and economic resources, and send even the most accurate forecasts astray. Commodity shocks, such as the two OPEC jolts in the 1970s, are classic examples of this…...

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Balbach, Anatol B. 1981. "How Controllable is Money Growth?" Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review, vol 63, no 4, April, p. 5.

Becker, Gary S, Steven N. Kaplan, Kevin M. Murphy and Edward A Snyder. (2002 / winter). "The Economic Effects of September 11," GSB Magazine, University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.

Bell, Stephanie. 2000. "Do Taxes and Bonds Finance Government Spending?." Journal of Economic Issues, Vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 603-620.

Bloom’s taxonomy is a way of using three hierarchical models to classify learning objectives.  Bloom’s taxonomy breaks learning down into three broad models based on learning styles: cognitive, affective, and sensory.  It then further divides each of these three larger categories into smaller areas. The cognitive domain is divided into knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.  The affective domain is divided into receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, and characterizing.  The sensory domain is divided into perception, set, guided response, mechanism, complex overt response, adaptation, and origination. It can be helpful to keep these various....

Having to write a creative essay about a serious topic can be a very challenging assignment for most writers.  That is because many academic essay topics can be very straightforward and leave little room for any creative details.  However, since you are able to choose between a few different types of essay, you are in a great position to add some creative details. Of the three alternatives you listed, lesson plan, clinical intervention, or design study, we think that a clinical intervention gives you the greatest opportunity to show off your creative streak. That is....

Title: The Impact of Global Wars on Societies: Causes, Consequences, and Lessons

Introduction:
Global wars have shaped world history, leaving indelible imprints on societies and cultures. This essay explores the causes, consequences, and lessons derived from the major global wars in history. By examining significant conflicts such as World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, we gain an understanding of the profound socio-political changes and humanitarian crises resulting from these wars. Utilizing a range of authoritative resources, this essay aims to present a comprehensive examination of global wars and their legacy.

I. Causes of Global Wars
A. Imperialism and Expansionism
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People are diverse learners in various ways. Here are a few examples:

1. Learning Styles: Individuals have different preferred learning styles, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. Visual learners learn best through pictures, diagrams, and visual aids, while auditory learners grasp information better through listening and speaking. Kinesthetic learners, on the other hand, learn best through physical activities and hands-on experiences.

2. Sensory Preferences: People have different sensory preferences and sensitivities. Some may have a heightened sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, or hearing, which may affect their learning. For instance, individuals who are visually impaired may need alternative methods, like Braille....