Affluent Research Papers Samples For Students

‘1950s is the period that is referred to as the age of affluence. During the period, affluence meant that a family was well off as compared to other groups in terms of income.’1 The age was characterized by high income and huge spending by the United States citizens. The age had several impacts. This research will discuss what led to the age of affluence, the promises of the period and the impact that the age had on the lives of the people.
During the age, United States had just got out of the great depression and it was ...

American Express is one of the most respected companies within the United States. Their cards have wonderful services that have historically appealed to the elite and affluent of American society. Where American Express has a major weakness in how their business progresses as a whole is their approach to making their services less “American” and being accepted at more globally recognized cities. Having traveled a great deal, this seems to be the best direction for American Express to travel to in the future for their business model. This paper will explore why American Express should take this approach and ...

Impact of Contraband, Bootlegging and Peddling on Inner City Small Business Success: A Millennial’s Perspective

Abstract
Inner cities were the business hub for a long period of time. However, in the last 30 years, many large and small businesses have closed down their shops and moved out of inner cities to more affluent city suburbs. Especially noteworthy is the fact that small essential businesses such as grocery stores and drugstores are closing down their stores in inner cities despite a huge demand prevailing there. There are many reasons attributing to the problem. Contraband, bootlegging and peddling definitely have forced some of the small business owners to shut down their business. They are unable to ...

Introduction

Today’s world is becoming increasing more globalized as new high tech gadgets make it easier to connect with people overseas and around the world, and countries and regions engage in international trade. Globalization is the increased interaction between countries and cultures of different regions as an effect of trade, the media, travel, education, cooperation, and more. Countries and cultures pick up aspects of the culture, politics, economy, values and technology of those with which they interact and assimilate to some extent toward these countries and cultures. Many associate globalization with westernization, however, the two terms are not actually ...

Traditionally a small antique town surrounded by strawberry fields and a bucolic ambience, Old Bellevue, is currently one of the most appealing and developed towns in Bellevue. Old Bellevue is located at the center of Bellevue and stands as a shopping destination for many of the affluent individuals from within and without Bellevue. Its name “Old Bellevue” sounds ironic, as there is nothing looks old in the town. As a commercial district for Bellevue, Old Bellevue previously had small shops that catered for the local community needs as the town developed into a thriving center of the Eastside. The electric mix of business currently ...

Tax Haven is a country or an area where either taxes are not levied at all or are levied at a lower rate as compared to other areas or countries. International taxation may lead to higher tax rate and hence a higher amount of payment, due to this the various entities having subsidiaries may establish themselves in a tax haven. Different countries are a tax haven for different entities and businesses. Such a situation may lead to competition among governments. Various business houses prefer to establish themselves in an area where the tax rates are low. As per a report in 2012, the amount of unreported ...

The history of the relationship between Cuba and the United States was rich and strong until 1959 when Fidel Castro took over power and created a Communist government on the island. Due to this, relations between the United States and Cuba was strained and it has been uneasy since the 1960s. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze and review the relations between Cuba and the United States and the cultural features and elements of the two nations in this process of transition.

Research Methodology

This research is done on the basis of secondary research with an interview with ...

Need Identification

The following paper addresses the issues faced by non-English speaking students. There are a plethora of needs that these students possess that should ideally be addressed in order to solve this issue effectivelyThere are a number of needs that can be addressed to solve this issue. The first need that should be addressed is the importance of the student to feel as if they belong at the school. The first need is for the students to feel a sense of belonging in the school If the students do not understand their respective environment or the rules of engagement for ...

and Tumin’s Views on Social Stratification Theory
There has been a growing controversy in San Francisco over corporate buses used by Google and other tech companies to shuttle employees from their homes in San Francisco to corporate campuses forty miles away in Silicon Valley. The buses have been described as oversized ominous looking limousines, with tinted windows, and WiFi. The shuttles are free, only for corporate employees and use the exact same routes and stops as the public transportation system. They also cause traffic congestion and delay public bus routes. After the city failed to restrict the shuttles, ...

The development of the new nation states system and the global interactions in the modern needs to be understood for the implication of similar development to take place elsewhere. The following study aims to highlight the major factors that play a prominent role in triggering this kind of development. The research is backed by significant information obtained from reliable resources and research studies done in the past.

The development of the new nation states system and the global interactions in the modern needs to be understood for the implication of similar development to take place elsewhere. The following study aims ...

1. Executive Summary

Recently, the Hong Kong’s population is characterized by a large and growing segment of young and affluent consumers as they have plenty of disposable income to spend on alcohol beverages. With the widespread westernized drinking habits by the young and affluent Hong Kong population, the demand for beer is expected to rise steadily. Furthermore, the established social scene in Hong Kong is characterized by restaurants, pubs, night clubs and other social gathering venues, which constitutes an ideal starting point for the international brands looking to enter a new market. Thus, the Hong Kong beer market is extremely ...

The United States was the dominant military and economic power in the world from 1945-73, since World War II had left both its allies and opponents defeated and bankrupt. In this period, the American middle class was also growing at an unprecedented rate, and by the 1960s women, youth, blacks and other minorities were also demanding reforms and social changes, and sometimes even revolution. At the same time, though the Vietnam War was also a symptom of American decline, and in addition to derailing Lyndon Johnson’s Great society it also opened the door to the revival of conservatism and ...

1. Discuss the trends in retailing of organic foods and the impact of these trends on Whole Foods Market.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service, natural or organic foods are the products that have been minimally processed and do not contain artificial colours or ingredients. They are divided into 4 categories according to the level of purity: 100% organic, organic, products made with organic ingredients and all other food made with organic ingredients. The sales of organic products have been increasing during the 1990s, however the growth rate has slowed down in ...

The world today is seeing more immigration than ever before, both legal and illegal. While countries forging solid links with one another in the vein of the European Union (hereafter referred to as EU for brevity) has encouraged legal immigration of all kinds, while war and deprivation in various other parts of the world has led to a burgeoning refugee crisis, with more people entering Western countries than can be adequately or carefully handled at any one time. These forms of immigration can be seen as quite different to each other at face value; however, when looked at in ...

Introduction and thesis

Dexter is a young man with humble background who catches works hard through university, borrows money with his degree certificate as security and works on a laundry business that expands and makes him one of the richest young men in the region. He is given a pass to the golf club by one Mr. Hart, where he feels comfortable despite the fact that he does not belong to that class of society. He sneaks for some moments to a piano playing from the other end, and his solitude is distracted by a girl called Judy, of affluent means, who ...

Political

Zanoni (2011) defines the political environment as one that is affected by government policy. In this regard, the hospitality industry is influenced heavily by government intervention. The realization of the contribution of the sector to the national economy prompted the government to provide a conducive environment in order to facilitate growth in the industry. In this regard, the government, through the Chamber of Commerce has introduced supportive legislation policies that have branded the city as the ideal location that appeals to high net worth (HNW) individuals. In this case, the Chamber of Commerce has consistently worked with local business ...

Part A

Marathon County resides in the State of Wisconsin and it is the community of focus in this paper. Having worked briefly in this region with a community health promotion program for up to three months I developed a special interest on health matters within the region. The survey was conducted on the afternoon and early evening of Friday 26th February. The survey was accomplished via a road trip that lasted for up to 7 hours.

Part B

Housing and commercial buildings
The majority of the buildings in this region in both the residential and commercial areas are made of bricks. Apparently, ...

Introduction

The terms “Sin” and “Crime” share some relationship however, they are significantly different from each other. Sin is behavior that falls short of the spiritual expectations. It evolves from the rules set by religious beliefs. All crimes qualify as sins however; not all sins qualify as crimes. During the early days of society, there was no concept of law and order. Hence, sins determined moral obsoletes for observation within the societies. Crime points to actions that determine legal acceptance of a particular community (Toigo, 2005). This paper explores the origins of sin and crime from ancient to medieval times.

Concept of Sin in ancient times

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Introduction

Deviance and criminal conduct can be perceived as the “outcome of rational choices based on efforts, rewards, and costs involved,” citing Cornish and Clarke (1998). Moreover, Wang (2005, p. 105) posits that offenders are logical in their thinking patterns and will opt for choices that will reward them. This factor emphasizes the fact that even the most incorrigible and dangerous criminals and offenders will evince a reasonable thinking pattern. This is particularly true for serial criminals who exhibit intelligence to avoid capture.
Over time, offenders will be to enhance their decision-making processes. Offenders will look to optimize opportunities ...

Introduction

The British Grand Prix is an annual racing event held at the Silverstone Circuit, England and which is part of the Formula One World Championship. The event is widely renowned for being the first F1 race ever upon the introduction of the F1Championship in 1950. Governed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) under the F1 World Championship, the British GP has had a wide range of economic, social, and cultural implications on England (BBC, 2013). This paper reflects on the history of the event as well as the contributions it has made not only to England but also to racing ...

Abstract

Work done by Schellenberg (2004) revealed that music lessons were in fact beneficial to enhancing a group of 6-year olds IQ. Schellenberg’ study revealed that over the course of 36 weeks, voice and keyboard lessons were more successful in increase in student’s IQ as compared to drama and no lessons. The present study proposes to extend the work further and test two separate age groups as opposed to one group (6-year olds) to see how age might affect the way music increases the IQ. In addition to comparing the two age groups another time frame will be tested, eight ...

English

The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and was published in the year 1925 is possibly the most significant work of fiction of the decade and it is considered to be an account of the self-absorption of the affluent class in the 1920s. The Great Gatsby had been praised as an imaginative and material success for the young author of the book, F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was well thought-out to be an immensely mature and creatively masterful management of Fitzgerald's themes than his previously published fiction. The idea of the American Dream is presented in an ...

History:

Music is a very important art form that has been a characteristic of the human beings. This form of art involves the manipulation of sound. It has been greatly used as form of entertainment and expression for people and has had great importance in people’s lives. Music has undergone great changes throughout history attributed to changes in social, political and economic factors. Development of new musical instruments has also led to the advancement in music over time. Interaction between different cultures has resulted to the sharing of ideas as far as music is concerned and thus resulted to evolution of ...

Management Information Systems

Part I
- Why did Levi's consider selling their jeans at Wal-Mart?
Levis decided to sell their jeans at Wal-Mart to reach the new target customers – kids and their families. Most of the shopping for kids is done by mothers who frequently shop at Wal-mart store. Levis introduced less expensive Signature jeans line that was designed for the new target customers. These jeans for men, women and kids are priced at $23, have fewer detailed finishes than the other product lines, and they do not bear the trademark on the pocket . The company believes that the new ...

Introduction

The most comprehensive factor that is worth noting in the contexts of marketing align with the primary fact that not all customers are equal. Precisely, different consumer bases have different needs, wants, as well as purchasing capabilities. For this reason, there is the need to develop adequate marketing segments for products and services that merge the needs of various consumer segments. Through marketing segmentation, corporation are able to develop a comprehensive platform whereby they can identify the needs of a particular marketing segments; hence, implement marketing strategies that suit the needs of such segments. On a similar note, marketing segmentation leverages the ...

One of the pressing concerns that still pervade contemporary societies is organ donation and transplantation. Most of the issues include addressing ethical concerns such as distributing or allocating the number of available organs to the number of waiting recipients; and accepting payments for donors of organs, to name a few. Due to the expansive issues that continue to exist in organ donation and transplantation, this particular concern remains unresolved until contemporary times. For simplicity, the argumentative issue that would be discussed in the current discourse is the issue of accepting financial remuneration for donors of organs. In current times, the ...

Introduction

Apple Inc is one of the largest multinational corporations in America. With its headquarters in Cupertino, California, the company has enacted a massive revolution in the technological world through its non-ending innovations. Apple was founded by the late Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniack in 1977, and today it is the leading producer of technological gadgets in the world. Apple’s products range from computers, smart phones, televisions amongst others. Two of the most renowned Apple brands are the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

The iPhone

Loving it is easy-That’s why so many people do!
Product positioning statement
Designed for ...

The cries of children are heard in the thick of the night as mothers try their best to breast feed the infants. Young brothers and sisters push each other and struggle for the last bit of food left in the plate. The elderly sit down in total weakness as they watch their strength drain away one day after another. People that are known to be strong and well ambled sit down in despair as they watch their loved ones perish in hunger and diseases. This is not just a thrilling story for entertainment, but is a reality in a number of the developing ...

Abstract

This research paper reviews the present system of jury selection as widely practiced in the U.S., whereby trial attorneys engage the services of Trial Consultants who employ so-called Scientific Jury Selection (SJS) methodology, in order to identify individuals from a pool of prospective jurors who may be more (or less) kindly disposed towards their side (prosecution or defense) of the upcoming case. Beginning with a brief history of the system, the paper then summarizes the three-stage process of jury selection as it exists today. Controversial issues surrounding SJS and trial consultants are also discussed. For example, is SJS effective (both in ...

One of the most remarkable developments in Florida in the 70’s was the emergence as an international financial world. Florida’s economy, until then, relied almost entirely on agriculture, tourism and the construction industry but had now acquired a new dimension- international banking. Its proximity to both Central and Southern America, its multilingual population coupled with the promulgation of international banking regulations that were deemed favorable led to the country becoming a specialized Latin American banking centre (Bove &Richard,1991).
With international banking as a major financial activity, the economies has experienced spiraling growth and also increase employment levels ...

Values Systems in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Chapter 16: An Unlikely Donor

Background
This case study that is “An Unlikely Donor” is regarding the problem of organ selling that is widespread amongst the poor people. Organ selling is a prevalent practice in which an individual sells his or her organ in exchange of the money or other reasons. Due to poverty and other financial and economic issues the practice of organ selling is quite common in developing and under developed countries
This case study deals with the issue of organ selling. The nurse, Carole Bennet who was working in a private hospital in London while going ...

As the United States industrialized the role of the federal government expanded, especially in the New Deal Era of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s. At the same time, the U.S. became a global power for the first time, which led to a major expansion of the military, intelligence agencies and defense industries (the military-industrial complex, as Dwight Eisenhower called it in 1961), which was simply unprecedented in U.S. history. With programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the federal role in social welfare and regulation of the economy was far greater than it had ever been in ...

Rape can be defined as type of sexual assault in which one or more persons initiate sexual intercourse with another without that persons consent. These situations of enforcing sex maybe done either by using force, abuse of authority of by having sex with someone who is not able to provide such consent. Rape is defined as so in criminology so as to have a clear direction on how courts would handle such cases. Persons who perpetrate such an act is referred to as a rapists and this definition is also applied under the sexual offenders’ registry as used in the United ...

In the early twentieth century, the curiosity of a child, Frank Epperson, marked the commencement of a popular icy dessert course known as the Popsicle. This is a sugary treat that occurs in a variability of savours. It started with experimentation on a chilly night. Numerous years later, it was promoted. Since that time, it has become a staple in domestic freezers all over the world. Frank Epperson, In 1905, then 11-years-old, discovered a mixture that would function as the constituents for the ultimate Popsicle. He variegated soda water powder into water and left the concoction outside overnight. Frank however kept the stirring stick within the ...

Does gender inequality reduce growth and development in India?

INTRODUCTION

Developing countries, India included have been seen to show a significant disparity and inequality with regard to education, employment opportunities and medical facilities. This I supported by the fact that school girls and women suffer most from high-death rates, discrepancies in school attendance, and limited job opportunities. The inequality is extremely severe to the extent that women are paid meagerly and this has played a significant role in the over al poor performance of the Indian economy. The ability to make the aforementioned conclusions depends on one’s ability to distinguish inherent ...