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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Affirmative action?

Affirmative action is a policy that aims to counteract past discriminatory policies that disadvantage ethnic minorities and other demographic groups. It applies to many aspects of society, from voting laws to college admissions. It can have both advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage

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What Are the Ways to Detect Bankruptcy?

For individuals, bankruptcy is not just a matter of telling a judge “I’m broke!” There is a process that debtors must go through, and it requires compiling financial records including debts, assets, and income. This gives you, anyone helping you, and the court a clear picture of your current financial situation. You can get a […]

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ECB’s Continued Rapacity: A Lesson From The 1970s

Despite the increases in recent months, the Eurotower remains one of the central banks with the lowest nominal and real interest rates in the world. This testifies to the prudence with which it has moved so far. The risk of past decades is that inflationary expectations become ingrained in the behavior of economic agents and […]

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2022 Italian Wine Global Outlook: Nomisma Wine Monitor

The world wine market, in 2022, recorded a generalized drop in imports, in terms of volumes, which was offset by a growth in values, albeit with some exceptions. As the numbers tell us (presented today in Bologna by Denis Pantini, head of Nomisma Wine Monitor, from “Forum Wine Monitor” n. 9), the USA, between January […]

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OOPS Tech Study Center’s Weekly Exchange

For today, Wednesday 11 January 2023, we expect a session with a positive trend. Markets in the European session could move in a positive trading range. What is meant by: Laterality: when the market moves in positive and negative territory without a clear direction, or when supply and demand are equal. Negative lateral: the movement […]

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How Did Industrialization Change the Social Class Structure?

  The Industrial Revolution greatly changed the social class structure. It also changed the gender roles in society. In addition, it transformed the nature of the economy. Before industrialization, the family was a social unit. Women mainly worked as household laborers, while men were mostly employed in the production of goods. Married couples often divided […]

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Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage

There are many pros and cons of raising the minimum wage. While some believe it will benefit low-wage workers, other business owners believe it will drive up costs and reduce the number of new employees they can hire. The minimum wage has only been raised three times in the past thirty years. However, there are […]

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Elements Influencing the Business Environment

  The business environment is a dynamic and complex realm. One must know the ins and outs of its components before one can navigate successfully. This is where the six major forces of influence come in. Each force exerts a different degree of influence on a company’s performance. Some are more important than others. As […]

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Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage

Raising the minimum wage has many advantages for both workers and businesses. However, there are also some drawbacks. The disadvantages of raising the minimum wage include lower employment opportunities for younger workers, decreased spending power for low-income households, and increased costs for businesses. It’s important to understand the pros and cons of this

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The Problem of Political Social and Economic Inequality in the Modern World

The problem of political social and economic inequality in the modern world is a puzzle. It arises because democracies are de jure but not de facto regimes of equality. Consequently, it’s hard to understand how democracies can function if their competitive competitors promote income inequality. This is especially true in the Global North. However, there […]