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I am currently a senior at the University of Central Arkansas. My major is Finance. I should be graduating this summer. Sometimes I do regret that I didn't choose journalism as my major, since that is where my passion lies, but I do believe that finance will

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Business > International Business & Trade Should China face financial penalties for unfair export practices?: 1 of 8

Remember when we were kids complaining about how it just wasn't fair? Remember what our parents would always tell us? Life isn't fair. It doesn't seem right to revert back to the crybaby stage and whine about how unfair China's export practices are. Yes, their practices give them an advantage, but that is what business is al...
Business > International Business & Trade Doing business in Japan: Meetings and negotiations: 1 of 5

Conducting business in Japan can be intimidating to say the least. Connections and relationships are golden in Japan. It doesn't necessarily get you the deal up front, but it gets you in the door, which can be the hardest step of all. In order to cement those relationships, it does require effort. Keeping in touch, a dinner ...
Business > International Business & Trade Could a single global currency work?: 1 of 3

In arguing the case for the use of a single global currency, many are quick to point toward the success the European Union has had since the inception of the Euro. It is common knowledge that the Euro continues to climb in value against the U.S. dollar. This is only one of several examples where a regional currency has met w...
Business > International Business & Trade Doing business in Saudi Arabia: Negotiations and meetings: 1 of 3

For the untrained or uncultured executive, conducting business in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can be in the least infuriating and frustrating. Business in Saudi Arabia is conducted at one of two paces: excruciatingly slow and painstakingly fast. The Saudis come from a long line of traders, the history of their country's econ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections US elections 2008: A critical appraisal of the candidates for US president: 8 of 23

When Americans go to the polls this November, they will choose from the following Presidential candidates: the white woman, the black Muslim, the not-so-perfect Mormon, and the hillbilly health nut. First, let's take a look at the woman, Hillary Rodham Clinton. She has talked often of bringing our troops home. And I'm all fo...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the world bear for rehabilitating child soldiers from the horror of serving in armed conflict?: 28 of 70

Children are the future.' Each and every one of us has had this saying over and over again. It is a favorite among educators. In looking at child soldiers, we must ask ourselves what future do these children have? According to the UN approximately 50,000 child soldiers have been demobilized in recent years. These children ar...
Business > International Business & Trade Issues surrounding offshore banking: 2 of 5

Every few years, when the government needs money and taxation isn't an option, politicians complain and point fingers at offshore banking havens claiming that they are cheating them out of millions and millions in tax revenues. They come up with proposals to combat the problem, yet it never seems to make the problem go away....
Business > International Business & Trade Explaining the Islamic Banking system: 3 of 7

The Islamic Banking System refers to a banking system that is based on Islamic Law principles and guided by Islamic economics. Most notably Islamic Law prohibits the collection and payment of interest. Islamic law additionally prohibits investing in businesses that are considered unlawful, such as businesses that produce alc...
Business > International Business & Trade Business strategies in the Middle East: 1 of 2

While Americans nationwide continuously gripe about the rising oil prices, an unexpected source of stability is emerging in the Middle East. Surrounded by tension and unnoticed by many observers, the nations of the Middle East are building their own kind of sustainable prosperity. Just a few years ago, the government of Duba...
Business > International Business & Trade Doing business in Saudi Arabia: Food and eating etiquette: 1 of 2

It is essential for Westerners doing business in the Kingdom to understand Saudi etiquette and the personal manner in which they conduct their business. Since a respectably large part of the business in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is normally conducted in a more informal setting, it is important for a foreigner to fully unde...