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Oil price collapses in the 1980s and 2014: supply, demand, and OPEC strategy

Oil replays 1980s bust discusses the collapse in oil prices in the mid-80s versus the collapse in oil prices in the second half of 2014. He notes that while the pace of decline was similar, than the reasons behind the decline are different. The author notes that time is an important variable.

~4 min read

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Shale gas resource estimation and recoverable reserve volumes

What is Shale Gas? Shale gas is best described as rich in organic content and fine-grained (Bustin, 2006). Shale, is however a very broad term, and gas found in any reserve is trapped in the layers of sediment alternating between clastic and sandstone or carbonates.

~6 min read

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American governance and declining global competitiveness

While every American wants to believe that America is the greatest country, the reality is that in order to be the greatest, a country has to work hard at it. That means having the best systems, and constantly working to improve the country in all aspects.

~11 min read

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Security vulnerabilities at Brandon Regional Hospital and Annex

The following risk analysis and security survey report will be centered on the hospital as an organization. Vulnerabilities can be classified as crime opportunities, opportunities for breaking rules and regulations, opportunities for profiting and also for loss.

~25 min read

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Miami International Airport expansion: economic benefits and environmental costs

Miami International Airport is in the process of expanding its operations over the long run. Having just completed two new terminals in succession, plans are presently in the works to replace the original terminal, which is quite dated.

~6 min read

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Bloomberg's PlaNYC and smart growth implementation in New York City

In 2007, then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg initiated PlaNYC. Based on the principles of Smart Growth, the PlaNYC aims to prepare for and balance New York City's population growth, economy development, and environmental issues.

~19 min read

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Teaching recreational staff about heatstroke and heat-related illness prevention

The topic of the presentation and instruction is heatstroke and other heat related causes of death.

~7 min read

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Economic concepts and business strategy frameworks explained

Economies of scale reflects a situation where the cost of something declines when more is produced. With larger quantities, bargaining power increase, and there are opportunities for greater systems efficiency.

~12 min read

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Warehouse location selection: labor, transportation, and site factors

Modern warehouses, similar to manufacturing plants, are often located in suburban or rural areas where the cost of land is significantly less and there is access to main highways.

~88 min read

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Sino-U.S. relations in the post-Cold War era

Today, China and the United States are inextricably linked in the modern world and some observers maintain that any disagreements that emerge between the two countries are relatively insignificant and will not adversely affect this growing economic and political relationship.

~18 min read

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