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Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation, 2003.
Discusses the international organization, APEC.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 166.95
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Discusses its wide geographic scope, original membership, range of economic-development levels, the broad range of political institutions and conditions represented by APEC members, and its historical background.
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"APEC is not one of the better-known international organizations, even though it is enormous in geographical scope, and includes several of the world's leading economies. The very vast..."
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Asian-Pacific Security, 2006.
An analysis of the role of the United States in the security of the Asia-Pacific region.
2,567 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 34 sources, APA, AU$ 124.95
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This paper looks at how the U.S. plays an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the Asian-Pacific region and has successfully intervened in a number of potentially volatile security situations. It examines a number of alternative security arrangements and their viability as a regional order is explored. The first alternative arrangement is the rise of a regional hegemon to replace the U.S; the second alternative is a multi polar balance of power; and the third alternative is a mature security community. It concludes that each of the three alternatives has shortcomings, and do not compare favorably to the current regional order. Finally, the paper considers the likelihood of the U.S. leaving Asia-Pacific security to the Asians, and what impact current U.S. policies have on that prospect.
Outline:
Introduction
Meaning of the Term
What Role Does the U.S. Play?
Alternative Security Orders
Will the U.S. Leave Security to the Asians?
Conclusion
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"The U.S. has been at the apex of a unilateral international system since the end of the Cold War, and has the ability to project power across the globe. The disparity in power between the U.S. and other regional actors is enormous, especially in power projection capability, defence technologies and intelligence gathering capability. Although U.S. dominance includes economic, technological and cultural power, these serve an important function of reinforcing military power, with the U.S. able to increase military spending whilst spending a smaller percentage of its GDP. At the end of the Cold War the U.S. pursued a hegemonic strategy and entrenched its role as the guarantor of regional security. Its approach to regional security is a 'hub and spoke' arrangement and includes important bilateral security ties with Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and countries in South-East Asia. "
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The Economic Miracle in Asia Pacific, 2006.
An examination of the historical, political, economic and social context upon which economic development in the Asia Pacific is based.
5,375 words (approx. 21.5 pages), 29 sources, APA, AU$ 212.95
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The essay is a systematic synthesis of the literature on economic history and political science that explains the East Asian miracle. It argues that state intervention has been a fundamental tenet of the great transformation of societies and economies in the East and Southeast Asian countries. The paper takes several case studies in East and Southeast Asia in comparative perspective to show the similarities and differences of the development experiences in the region.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context Setting: Asia Pacific in Global and Regional Perspectives
The East Asian Miracle in Theoretical Perspectives: Market-friendly and Developmental State Explanations
Relevant Themes on the East Asian Economic Miracle: Agricultural transformations in East Asia and the role of industrial policy in Asia Pacific
Agricultural Transformation in East Asian Countries
The State and Industrial Policy: Comparing East and Southeast Asia
Conclusions
Appendix
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"The Asia Pacific has been the most dynamic region in the world with countries sustaining growth rates from 3 - 7% for decades, reducing absolute and relative poverty, and undergoing structural changes in demographic, economic and political terms. While area specialists do not claim a single model to be followed by the developing world, it is worthy to study the common conditions, policy choices, and challenges that these countries have faced. The East Asian Miracle indeed challenges scholars and policy makers to think beyond the standard Western model of development based on blind liberalization, deregulation, and privatization. Bearing in mind the nuances and commonalities across the region, there are lessons to be drawn if only to better understand the trajectory the region is currently taking."
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Conditions of Economic Growth and the Asia-Pacific Region, 2002.
A study of the preconditions and policies required for economic growth and why some Asia-Pacific countries have failed to achieve sustainable long-term growth.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 28 sources, APA, AU$ 58.95
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A study into why certain Asia-Pacific countries such as Cambodia fail to reach long-term economic growth and an explanation of the conditions and policies needed in an economic climate to achieve this growth.
The paper covers the following topics:
Preconditions for faster economic growth
Policies for faster economic growth
Asia Pacific LDCs (Least Developed Countries) & Cambodia
The paper is filled with examples and recent statistics of countries including USA, Australia, Taiwan, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, and Asia-Pacific LDCs in general.
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"According to McTaggart et al, there are several pre-conditions for economic growth. One of which is the existence of an institutional framework that is crucial to the creation of incentives. This institutional framework included markets (supply and demand), property rights, facilities for monetary exchange, as well as simple and transparent regulatory systems (1999: 32.7). Market prices send signals to buys and sellers that create incentives to increase or decrease the quantities demanded and supplied. Markets also enable people to specialise and trade and to save and invest. Property rights are the social arrangements that govern the ownership, use and disposal of factors of production and goods and services (McTaggart et al, 1999:32.17). They include the rights to physical property, to financial property and to intellectual property. The existence of property rights and their enforcement by the law provide people with certainty in their business dealings and hence they help provide macroeconomic stability and a pre-condition for growth."
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Economic Growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, 2007.
This paper examines the economic performance of the Asia-Pacific region and its relationship to foreign direct investment (FDI).
2,177 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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The paper discusses how growth in the Asia-Pacific region has been explosive, largely due to the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI). The paper looks at theories of the positive and negative consequences of FDI in the growth and economic development of developing countries. The paper explains that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country, especially one that is developing, is important; it helps them to receive more credit, allows them to do more with the capital that they have and ensures that their currency is more valuable. The paper points out that there should be a higher FDI in many of the developing countries and notes that China is receiving much more FDI than the other developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Economic Factors
Institutional Structure
Environment and Economic Growth Performance
Conclusion
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"The productivity that is seen in these developing economies is highly important. Productivity is raised when FDI is involved, largely due to the fact that more people in the host country are able to get jobs. Many of these developing countries are not able to support themselves very well, and many of their people are very poor (Wakeman, 1984). When foreign investors become more involved in a country, they bring jobs, and they bring wages that are usually quite respectable for that particular country. This is a strong incentive for individuals in that country to seek employment at the new business, and therefore the people that do receive employment there will want to work very hard to ensure the safety of their jobs and to attempt to get raises and promotions (Wakeman, 1984)."
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Australia's Trade Policy, 1999.
In context of regional & international economic theory. Looks at the barriers to free trade, policy objectives, Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Initiative, examples and the future.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 21 sources, AU$ 127.95
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"AUSTRALIA IN THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY: THE APEC INITIATIVE
Introduction
This research examines the role of Australia in the international political economy focusing on Australia?s objectives in relation to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Initiative. Australia?s role in APEC began in 1989 when the country began the push for the Initiative. APEC, although initially established for consultative purposes, has evolved into an 18-country body with an institutional framework and an agenda to promote trade and facilitate investment. The evolution of the country?s objectives since that time is considered, as are the prospects of attaining these objectives.
The Relevant Trade Issues.."
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The Pacific Challenge, 2004.
A paper on the subject of the Pacific Challenge and Asian economic development.
2,486 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 140.95
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The Pacific Challenge answers this question. Is there an Asian Model of Development and can it be Duplicated?
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"Proponents of globalization of business and more active world trade argue that all boats rise with the tide when investors and multinational corporations invest in foreign markets, creating jobs and economic opportunities in places like Asia. Globalization may also be creating new threats to economic security, including the exploitation of workers in developing countries. According to an article in the Economist, for decades people talked of Asia's economic miracle when what they really meant was East Asia's..."
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Economic Interdependence, 2005.
This paper explains how managed economic interdependence should lead to security in the Asia-Pacific region.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 142.95
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The paper maintains that managed economic interdependence will and could lead to security in the Asia-Pacific region, now with rising political instability. The paper stresses that the process is different than in the European Union. The paper provides the definition of interdependence and its counter theory leading to the trade expectation theory and its weaknesses. The paper concludes with a political and economic overview of the Asia-Pacific countries and some suggestions for the future.
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"The definition of the term "interdependence" is in reality a combination of two words. Dependence meaning relying on something or someone and inter a Latin word for between. Taken in an economic context, the significance is apparent - the world we live in today is based on a successful application of the true meaning of this word - how we depend, rely on one another, in other words, how we trade. The hypothesis of my paper will be to prove how managed economic interdependence will lead to security with the accent on the Asia-Pacific region."
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Emerging Standards Of Care, 2008.
A discussion on culture competent care of the Asian-American and Pacific islanders with post traumtic stress disorders.
2,148 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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The paper states that the delivery of culturally competent services to Asian American and other ethnic minority groups is a major concern for mental health officials. The paper comments that as a result there are continual reports of ethnic disparities in the service use of mental health programs. The reports state that the causes are multifactorial, which include the patient, physician and system-level factors, such as trust, cultural competency and knowledge. This paper explores the state of affairs of nurses rendering competent cultural care and addresses post traumatic stress disorder and culturally competent care as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the veteran administration clinical setting.
Outline:
Introduction
Scope of the Problem
Cultural Competence as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the Veteran Administration clinical setting.
Definition of Cultural Competence
Issues and Statistic Regarding Culturally Competent Care between Asian and Pacific Islanders
Vulnerabilities, Strengths of Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander in PTSD program
Standards of Cultural Competence relating Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Standards That Are and Are not Met
Outcome and Impacts of Class Standards that have Been Met
Outcome and impacts of Class standards that have not Been Met
Solutions for Deficits
Conclusion
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"As a result of this belief when the children grow up they are expected to care for their parents. As a consequence the Chinese American avoids actions that can lead to shame, because individual actions have implications for and reflect on the whole family. Therefore the disclosure of personal issues outside of the family is a challenging issue for some Chinese Americans, as this could be seen as a betrayal of the family and could bring about family shame. As Akutsu states, Asian Americans as a whole will admit to psychological problems, but would delay all efforts to mental health until their clinical conditions become dire and critical".
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Japan's Rise to Economic Superpower, 2006.
A look at the the interactions and relationships of interdependence that characterize Japan's relations with other nations of the Pacific Rim.
2,118 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper looks at the rise of Japan to the position of an economic superpower and discusses how the Japanese economic expansion has changed its relations with other nations on the Pacific Rim. It also examines how optimal productivity and profitability will best be achieved through a foundation of cooperation and collaboration of the Pacific Rim countries that emphasize the creation of democracies in the region and an adherence to human rights.
Outline
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Pacific Rim Countries
Key Issues in Asia Empowerment
Recession and Productivity Factors in Japanese Economy
Industrial Policy as an Economical Factor
Summary & Conclusion
Recommendations of the Study
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"'Japan has the largest car industry worldwide. The agriculture sector is one that is smaller and stated to be "in decline" with "far fewer people...involved in growing food now than a few decades ago and crop production is falling." The most important of all Japan's economics sectors is that of industry with 30 percent of the workforce being employed in the automotive industry. This is a problem due to heavy reliance on imports in terms of raw material and fuel. (Twenty-First Century Online, 2005) Japan's growth rate of 5 percent is the highest among the G7 countries. Japan is expected by many authorities to replace the United States as the pre-eminent economic superpower in Pacific Asia."
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The Pacific Rim, 2002.
A study of why the Pacific Rim (Asia Pacific) has become an important region.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 114.95
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This paper describes the Pacific Rim as an important region in the world and its development through crises.
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International Cooperation in Counter-terrorism, 2008.
This paper examines the article "The Lessons of International Cooperation in Counter-terrorism: Address to RUSI Conference in Transnational Terrorism, A Global Approach" by Anthony Cordesman.
739 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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The paper reviews "The Lessons of International Cooperation in Counter-terrorism: Address to RUSI Conference in Transnational Terrorism, A Global Approach" by Anthony Cordesman that discusses the need for international cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. The paper looks at how Cordesman focuses on instances of cooperation and the lack of it in the past. The paper then points out that although Cordesman's work is logical, it is still merely the opinion of one expert on this subject.
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"Cordesman's article clearly addresses experts in the field of counterterrorism, through a developed set of points regarding historical lessons that have been learned with regard to the need for international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts and future suggestions about such communications. The author first points out discrepancies in the definition of terrorism that are dependant upon the intent or view of the individual or organization, then moves on to discuss seven points about international communication on counter terrorism."
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The Pacific Rim, 2002.
An overview of the culture, economy, geography, demographics, and military factors of the Pacific Rim.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 142.95
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This paper is an examination of the elements that combine to define the nations of the Pacific Rim. It examines culture, economy, geography, demographics, and military factors among all of the Pacific Rim nations. It concludes that the term "Pacific Rim" is a cultural, geographic, demographic, and economic descriptor of a region with those commonalities.
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The Pacific Opera Company, 2005.
A study of the Pacific Opera Company in Sydney, Australia, including current audience demographics and current company operations.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 30 sources, MLA, AU$ 135.95
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Pacific Opera is a training opera company. It provides opera singers, mostly who are graduates of music degrees, the opportunity to improve their skills in order to reach professional standard. The aim of this paper is to create a profile of Pacific Opera's existing audience for the purpose of establishing audience satisfaction with Pacific Opera as a company. It also investigates current literature along with quantitative and qualitative data. The findings are presented and recommendations are made for future studies.
Outline
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Body of Research
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"This research report was completed as part of the subject requirements Research into structure of small training opera companies found that most of these were attached to a flagship opera company. (www.knoxvilleopera.com, www.sfopera.com, www.glimmerglass.org, www.dc-opera.org) These small companies would offer intensive workshop and performance opportunities for graduate or post graduate opera singers looking to improve their skills prior to becoming professional. (www.knoxvilleopera.com, www.sfopera.com, www.glimmerglass.org, www.dc-opera.org)
Funding for these companies appears to come directly from their linked flagship company as well as directly from patrons. (www.sfopera.com, www.glimmerglass.org) Two of the investigated companies did receive sponsorship in the form of in kind donations such as Italian dictionaries for the singers. (www.dc-opera.org) None stated that they receive government funding. "
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Georgia-Pacific, 2005.
This paper compares two companies in the paper industry, Georgia-Pacific and International Paper, from the standpoint of investors.
4,030 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 175.95
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This paper explains that International Paper, considering industry-wide overcapacity, would not necessarily lead to improved profitability, and the risks of owning Georgia-Pacific stock include the company's severe exposure to asbestos liabilities and environmental lawsuits and the high leverage on the balance sheet. The author points out that the stock market "bulls" state that IP occupies the industry's number one spot in coated and uncoated paper, bleached board and land ownership; the number two spot in softwood lumber production and the number three spot in container-board, which translates into scale advantages. The paper relates that the "bulls" state that the sale of Georgia-Pacific's low-margin construction-products distribution business will free up more than $1 billion to put toward debt reduction. Many tables and charts.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Strategy
Management
Financial Health
Growth
Valuation
Risk
Conclusions regarding International Paper
Bulls' Opinion
Bears' Opinion
Conclusions regarding Georgia-Pacific
Bulls' Opinion
Bears' Opinion
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"Over the past three years, International Paper has consolidated its position in the industry. Its strategy was to use acquisitions in order to build momentum and sell any assets that cannot be used in one of the company's three core categories. International Paper bought Champion International for $9.5 billion in 2000 and subsequently sold non-essential assets which were in total value of $3 billion. When it comes to strategy, Georgia-Pacific's intention is to distance itself from commodity wood and paper products, and move into high-value-added businesses, that also present the advantage to be close to the consumer. In 2001, the company spun off its timber operations and sold a portion of its pulp and paper assets. In 2002, the company sold its paper distribution business. Finally, in 2004, GP sold its construction-product distribution business and two pulp mills."
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Pacific Coast Salmon Fisheries, 2002.
An insight into the Pacific Coast salmon fisheries including the salmon lifecycle and the human threat to their habitat.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This paper looks at the current state of Pacific Coast salmon fisheries. The unique salmon lifecycle, the plight of the salmon in the face of human destruction of their habitat and over fishing, and the international implications involving Asian, American, Native, and Canadian commercial and recreational fishermen. This analysis extends to the economic tradeoff of short-term employment versus sustaining a species. Creating a sustainable environment is in everyone's best interest, but agreement on how to reach this goal is not easy to achieve. Most important is the threat of extinction of the species. Possible remedies are suggested and their implications highlighted.
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