... all the exporting activities of a particular economy. Something that is produced in the local economy but sold outside of its boundaries is an export. A strong economic base is essential to the growth of an area because the amount of exports determines the total level of local economic activity. A particular Metropolitan Statistical Area's (MSA) economy may be ... analyzed to see what exactly makes up the base and non-base. Economic base analysis concentrates on the importance of exports to the local economy. A local area has little influence on the demand for the goods and services it ...

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... for the production of steel. European steel-makers embraced this method in the 1880s but Britain continued with the old acid steel making until the 1930s. Blast furnace operation enhanced the efficiency of pig iron production. Newer steel works modernised their blast furnaces, ... whilst Britain continued with acid steel making. Years United Kingdom Germany France U.S.A 1890 3,579 2,195 670 4,275 1896 4,133 4,745 1,160 5,282 1900 4,901 6,260 ... suitable ore from Sweden, but German workers were 80% more productive per worker than their British counterparts by 1914,making Britain` s atta...

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... many Chinese seemed to fear that Deng's policies [were] drawing China back toward its former semi-colonial status as a "market where the imperialist countries dump their goods, a raw material base, a repair and assembly workshop, and an investment center." (Shirk 51) It is interesting to note the symptoms of a national character that would subscribe to the above sentiment. In ... and achievement than any previous epoch" (Gilder 369). Illustrative of this optimistic feeling is Shanghai, an area that was designated for preferential conditions for foreign investment and as a base for the de...

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... . Unless a major economic meltdown occurs in the near future, Colombia's economy will most likely thrive because of political factors, greater economic opportunities, and its solid agricultural base. For half a century Colombia's rural areas have been under siege. Colombia's countryside was dominated politically, economically and socially by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia or the ... held up over the past couple of years (Passing the Baton). With a large energy consumer, the United States, in the same hemisphere Colombia's energy industry should remain strong despite falling co...

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... such as the availability of suitable labour and technology. Thus, the politicians of nation states who desire to participate in the global economy are exhorted to re-make their industrial base in order to do so. Companies and nations are exhorted to become "post-industrial" and "post-Fordist" in order to meet these new challenges. The concept "post-industrialism" was first ... ). These writers claimed to have identified major changes in Western industrial economies, including an increase in the proportion of work based on knowledge and information, and a reduced emphasis on a strong manu...

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... the economy, manufacturing, agriculture, mining and general service sectors. Russia, a vast country with a wealth of natural resources, a well-educated population, and a diverse, but declining, industrial base, continues to experience formidable difficulties in moving from its old centrally planned economy to a modern market driven economy. New President Putin's government utilized the breather provided by last year's oil ... percent since 1991, including a 5 percent drop in 1998, despite the county's wealth of natural resources, it's well educated population and it's diverse, although in...

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... therefore generates more money for the economy. Another reason for increasing taxes is to discourage imports and encourage exports. However, with the pound being strong, the UK's chances of exporting are lessened, which results in the reduction of the GDP. The Office for National Statistics said that the UK ... the UK economy in its own right. Such stability can be found at the height of a peak in the business cycle or at the base of a trough or downturn. Therefore we can look to the global economy to discover which point of stability we are at. From this ... rise. This is a positive iss...

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... Siam Cement are typical SEA:n results of the 1960-70's boom. Such conglomerates are usually very diversified and tend to dominate especially banking, thereby reversing the traditional role of banks. A strong state presence in economics can be seen through cronyism. Companies like Pertamina Oil can perhaps be used as examples of both! Although further discussion of this would be interesting, what ... suffering is always bad. Moderate consumption in pursuit of happiness is recommended. The term "self-interest- certainly takes on a different definition in its Buddhist context. Keeping in m...

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... location at the crossroads between East and West, overlapping Europe and Asia geographically. The proxy to the new emerging markets in Middle East and Central Asia creates unique business opportunities. A strong international investment record: The experience of more than 4000 foreign capital establishments, including 104 of the Fortune Top 5000 companies, confirms Turkey as a predominant investment location. A fast developing economy: The ... with Caucasian and Central Asia: Turkey is the leading investor in Caucasian and Central Asian Turkish Republics. Due to her strong cultural and ...

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... were turbulent years internationally and the domestic economy grew by only 3,2 per cent per annum (versus 3,4 percent in OECD countries). Relative economic performance was beginning to deteriorate. but a strong gold price shielded policy makers from this reality. In the second half of the 1980s growth had slumped to 1,5 percent per annum, inflation had started to soar (to 15,7 percent ... 1 9 1 9 1 4 2 0 Less: imputed charges -1 5 -1 8 -1 6 -3 7 General govemment 8,6 9,3 9,1 15,2 Other producers 4,0 3,2 2,1 2,1 GDP at factor cost 100 100 100 100 The South African economy has a modem fina...

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... (OUSA, 2009, 4). The economic information sector already has the foundation it needs to prosper in Ontario, as there are multiple research facilities and research-based companies throughout the province. While a base for the information sector is a good start, further support from both the federal and provincial government and the public is needed for growth and prosperity (OUSA, 2009, 2). The government must ... exporting to a wider range of regions (Bone, 2009, 212). The only way this can be done is through extensive funding and expansion of the knowledge-based sector. A Demonstration...

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... economy from an economy dependent on sugar to an economy sustained by three vibrant pillars - sugar, manufacturing, and tourism. Mauritius is well known for its strategic location, its sound economic base, and its political stability. Economic History The Mauritian economy has undergone remarkable transformations since independence. From a poor country with high unemployment exporting mainly sugar and buffeted by the vagaries of ... world demand, Mauritius has become relatively prosperous and diverse, although not without problems. The 1970s were marked by a strong government commitment...

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... Second World War Finland experienced 50 years of growth. War reparations to the Soviet Union forced Finland to build up their industry infrastructure to be able to repay their debt. A strong metal and engineering industry rose alongside the traditionally powerful forest industry. After the debt was paid Finland established a good trade relation to the Soviet Union. In the 1980s the declining ... accounted for over 25% with the former Soviet Union. This has given Finnish companies a solid ground for trading with Russian and Baltic states. Hence, many foreign companies use Finland as a ba...

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... Underdevelopment After its independence in 1957, Ghana appeared relatively prosperous compared with many other African countries. Agricultural crops, including yams, grains, cocoa, oil palms, kola nuts, and timber, formed the base of Ghana's economy, which was moderately stable during that time. Hence, when the situation in Ghana is juxtaposed with some other African countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Uganda ... today; furthermore, this is a problem that most developing African countries are facing. Identifying the origins of this underdevelopment and evaluating the int...

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... is again following on the same theme of showing characters that have to deal with familiar situations it also means that it will show characters in conflict, which is both a base human emotion that every member of the audience can feel empathy with and a suitably dramatic event to serve the entertainment purpose of a film. The socio economic imbalance in North provides ... in northern landscapes do not enjoy large amounts of wealth and as a result appear more real. In addition the lack of money also creates conflict and envy which are again base, gritty emotions loaded with a "real" sub...

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... legitimacy of this of that international economic activity and so on. -Customs Bodies of Republic of Belarus sometimes transmit poorly developed materials inspection, which reduces the formation of the evidence base and the number of bringing to justice the perpetrators of crimes in the area of ​​customs; -Mutually poor knowledge of laws and regulations governing the joint law enforcement resulting in ... ...

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... a nutshell, development aid given to developing countries has more negative effects than positive ones hence it is advisable for developing countries to step up their trade and widen their tax base so as to be independent economically and maintain their sovereignty....

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... to college in search of a career that will bring happiness into their lives but also a steady paycheck weekly. Money isn't everything but finding that dream job will make attaining that base incomes much simpler. It will also bring about joyfulness and less stress in the work and life environment. Overall, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helps stir the passion needed in ... ...

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... they fear failure. Jim Clifton states, "So unless small and medium-sized businesses miraculously start up and grow like never before, the local, county, state, and federal government tax-base tanks and all the entitlements and government programs all will be drastically cut if they continue at all." He said that in the near future all of these government ... ...

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... Africa does not manufacture. The world market enables African elites to consume products of western civilization without having to initiate the difficult and long-term process of constructing the productive base of their societies. It is easier, and makes more short-term sense, to embrace the global market than to try to build industries from the ground up. Unfortunately, the virtual ... ...

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... Africa does not manufacture. The world market enables African elites to consume products of western civilization without having to initiate the difficult and long-term process of constructing the productive base of their societies. It is easier, and makes more short-term sense, to embrace the global market than to try to build industries from the ground up. Unfortunately, the virtual ... ...

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... product and parts manufacturing industry, employing over 20,000 workers at 78 different establishments. Notable companies and major employers in the aerospace industry in Ohio are Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, NASA Glenn, General Electric Company, Goodrich Company, and Parker-Hannifin Corporation. Of the top 50 companies that have contracts with Air Force, twelve of these companies have offices or headquarters ... ...

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... of developing and preserving apposite economic, social and political environments, in which economic opportunity is created for all citizens, business investment is enthused for the private sector, and public revenue base is diversified (Allen and Thomas: p40). With regards to these factors, balanced growth may be accomplished, thereby increasing the wealth of the community and enhancing the quality of life. Whilst ... ...

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... times the rate of overall economic growth. To the extent that the spending is on locally produced products and services, the industry provides employment, tax revenues and a generally expanded industrial base. As a modernizing influence, the use of IT leverages investments in other capital, called "capital deepening" -- such as human capital, production equipment, etc. This in turn can increase a country's overall productivity ... ...

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... feel as though high growth entrepreneurs bring the most benefits to their communities. They say this because high growth entrepreneurs create new jobs, more income, more wealth, and a larger tax base as well. Also, they reinvest their earned money back into their community too. The majority of high-tech companies you will see today are good examples of companies started by ... ...

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