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The bargaining hypothesis and the origins of World War One

Europe in the early 20th century was experiencing unprecedented change. The country was in the midst of technological revolution that was second only to the United States. The country was also flourishing due to intellectual capital being spread throughout the region.

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Patricia Cohen's selective use of economic statistics in May 2015

The economic statistics cited by Patricia Cohen are meant to put a positive spin on an otherwise doubly-seasonally adjusted economy still limping under the Federal Reserve's guidance and policy of quantitative easing.

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Industrial espionage as a threat to U.S. business security

Information is an element that can make an astounding difference in terms of succeeding, or attaining a profit, and failure, or attaining a loss in the realm of business.

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Airline deregulation, agency theory, and market oversight benefits

There are many questions about whether the deregulation of the airlines was a success or not. Some assert that it was a "great success" due to the lower fares that were realized by a lot of airline passengers. However, whether that is really true will be explored.

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How Versailles failed to prevent World War Two

Although it marked an end to the conflicts of World War One, what would become known as the Versailles Settlement did not create a lasting peace in Europe by any means. In fact, the principles of the treaty all but laid the foundation stones for the Second World War.

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Public perception of bias in American news media and democracy

Whether or not news media bias exists, Americans believe it does and those perceptions undoubtedly influence the relationship between the populace and the press.

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Hospital nurse unionization: legal rights and workplace safety concerns

When union representatives come to a hospital and approach its employees -- in this case, nurses -- a decision has to be made by the nurses as to whether or not this is a good idea.

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Michael Parenti's critique of class bias in American democracy

In his book, Michael Parenti stresses that the political system is relatively more responsive to the interests of affluent individuals and the business community instead of the middle-class.

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Walt Disney's financial performance and corporate challenges

There is a lot to love about Disney as of late. Their revenue is taking an upward motion over the last three years as is their stock price. Their debts are rising but not more sharply than their revenues. They have strong cash flow as well. Further, they have a wide array of services and options.

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Treatment and genetic factors in bipolar disorder

Also known as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that can be treated with a combination of medication and regular therapy.

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