This song describes a man seeing the woman he loves, dressed in red, looking more beautiful than ever at a social event. He notes how many other men were interested in dancing with her and how her dress, hair and smile took his breath away. He expresses having never felt such strong feelings of complete and utter love for her as he did on this night when she was his "Lady in Red".
This holiday season has arrived. While the pandemic continues, we must find safe ways to celebrate and connect with loved ones. May we all reflect on family, compassion, and hope for a healthier new year.
The author expresses their deep love and longing for the person they are writing to. They describe how meeting this person filled them with warmth and new feelings. While their love is forbidden, as they have both promised themselves to others, they treasure the stolen moments they share together. The author hopes that if their hearts must part in the future, the recipient will remember their wonderful memories together and know that a part of the author will always be with them, as their love remains secret but lasting.
The song reminisces about the singer's fond childhood memories of dancing with their father. It describes how the father used to lift the singer high, dance with them and their mother, and carry the singer upstairs to bed. The singer wishes they could have one more chance to dance and spend time with their late father. They would play a song that never ends, expressing their enduring love for their father.
This document discusses the meaning and spirit of Christmas. It describes Christmas as a time of hope, joy, love and giving. It emphasizes practicing virtues like honesty, hope, faith, peace and goodwill. It expresses that the true spirit of Christmas is found by looking inside one's own heart and sharing the gifts of love, gratitude and joy with others. It conveys that the magic of Christmas lasts in those who remain childlike in their sense of wonder, belief and giving nature.
The song is about a father dancing with his daughter. His daughter keeps asking him to practice dancing with her for upcoming events like a ball, her prom, and her wedding. The father agrees to dance with her each time because he knows that their time together is fleeting and she will eventually leave home, like Cinderella leaving at midnight.
Merrill Lynch reported first quarter 2003 net earnings of $685 million, a 6% increase from $647 million in the first quarter of 2002. Revenues were $4.9 billion, down 5% from the prior year quarter. While commissions revenue declined due to lower transaction volumes, debt trading increased revenues. Expenses decreased 6% to $2.5 billion for compensation and 7% for other expenses through cost cutting. The results demonstrated progress in diversifying revenues despite difficult markets.
Merrill Lynch reported second quarter net earnings of $1 billion, their second-best quarterly earnings ever. Net revenues for the quarter were $5.3 billion, a 7% increase over the previous year. The pre-tax profit margin of 27.6% was the highest in over 25 years. Global Markets and Investment Banking saw a 25% increase in revenues compared to the previous year and achieved a record pre-tax profit margin. Global Private Client revenues declined 6% from the previous year due to reduced transaction activity, but the pre-tax profit margin increased. Merrill Lynch continues initiatives to diversify revenues and leverage client relationships across business segments.
This song describes a man seeing the woman he loves, dressed in red, looking more beautiful than ever at a social event. He notes how many other men were interested in dancing with her and how her dress, hair and smile took his breath away. He expresses having never felt such strong feelings of complete and utter love for her as he did on this night when she was his "Lady in Red".
This holiday season has arrived. While the pandemic continues, we must find safe ways to celebrate and connect with loved ones. May we all reflect on family, compassion, and hope for a healthier new year.
The author expresses their deep love and longing for the person they are writing to. They describe how meeting this person filled them with warmth and new feelings. While their love is forbidden, as they have both promised themselves to others, they treasure the stolen moments they share together. The author hopes that if their hearts must part in the future, the recipient will remember their wonderful memories together and know that a part of the author will always be with them, as their love remains secret but lasting.
The song reminisces about the singer's fond childhood memories of dancing with their father. It describes how the father used to lift the singer high, dance with them and their mother, and carry the singer upstairs to bed. The singer wishes they could have one more chance to dance and spend time with their late father. They would play a song that never ends, expressing their enduring love for their father.
This document discusses the meaning and spirit of Christmas. It describes Christmas as a time of hope, joy, love and giving. It emphasizes practicing virtues like honesty, hope, faith, peace and goodwill. It expresses that the true spirit of Christmas is found by looking inside one's own heart and sharing the gifts of love, gratitude and joy with others. It conveys that the magic of Christmas lasts in those who remain childlike in their sense of wonder, belief and giving nature.
The song is about a father dancing with his daughter. His daughter keeps asking him to practice dancing with her for upcoming events like a ball, her prom, and her wedding. The father agrees to dance with her each time because he knows that their time together is fleeting and she will eventually leave home, like Cinderella leaving at midnight.
Merrill Lynch reported first quarter 2003 net earnings of $685 million, a 6% increase from $647 million in the first quarter of 2002. Revenues were $4.9 billion, down 5% from the prior year quarter. While commissions revenue declined due to lower transaction volumes, debt trading increased revenues. Expenses decreased 6% to $2.5 billion for compensation and 7% for other expenses through cost cutting. The results demonstrated progress in diversifying revenues despite difficult markets.
Merrill Lynch reported second quarter net earnings of $1 billion, their second-best quarterly earnings ever. Net revenues for the quarter were $5.3 billion, a 7% increase over the previous year. The pre-tax profit margin of 27.6% was the highest in over 25 years. Global Markets and Investment Banking saw a 25% increase in revenues compared to the previous year and achieved a record pre-tax profit margin. Global Private Client revenues declined 6% from the previous year due to reduced transaction activity, but the pre-tax profit margin increased. Merrill Lynch continues initiatives to diversify revenues and leverage client relationships across business segments.
Merrill Lynch reported net earnings of $1.04 billion for Q3 2003, a 50% increase from $693 million in Q3 2002. This was the highest third quarter earnings in company history and the second-best quarterly earnings overall. Revenues increased 16% to $5.1 billion from Q3 2002, driven by strong growth in global markets and investment banking. The pre-tax profit margin rose to 29.8% from 24.2% in Q3 2002.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly and annual net earnings for 2003. Net earnings for 2003 were $4.0 billion, up 59% from 2002. Fourth quarter net earnings were $1.2 billion, also the highest ever reported. Global Markets and Investment Banking pre-tax earnings increased 65% for the year due to revenue growth and expense discipline. Global Private Client pre-tax earnings rose 22% for the year due to diverse revenue sources and operating leverage. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers pre-tax earnings declined 11% for the year but rose in the fourth quarter.
- Merrill Lynch reported second quarter net earnings of $1.1 billion, up 10% from the second quarter of 2003. Earnings per share were $1.06.
- Global Private Client and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers saw increased earnings, while Global Markets and Investment Banking saw lower earnings.
- For the first half of the year, net earnings were $2.3 billion, up 44% from the first half of 2003, driven by revenue growth of 13% and improved profit margins.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly earnings for Q1 2004, with net earnings up 95% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Net revenues grew 27% to $6.1 billion, driven by growth across all three business segments. Global Markets and Investment Banking saw increased revenues from debt and equity trading. Global Private Client achieved record pre-tax earnings on higher asset values and net inflows. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers posted a near tripling of pre-tax earnings due to increased assets under management. The company will continue focusing on disciplined growth, diversification, and maintaining strategic balance across its businesses.
Merrill Lynch reported third quarter net earnings of $920 million, down 8% from the previous year. For the first nine months of the year, net earnings were $3.3 billion, up 24% from the same period last year. While markets were challenging in the quarter, the company's diversification efforts helped deliver solid results. Merrill Lynch continues investing in key growth initiatives across its business segments.
Merrill Lynch reported record results for full year 2004, with net earnings of $4.4 billion, up 16% from 2003. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - contributed to this performance by generating higher revenues and pre-tax earnings compared to 2003. In the fourth quarter of 2004 specifically, net revenues increased 21% to $5.9 billion compared to the same period in 2003. Merrill Lynch's chairman and CEO stated that the company is well positioned for continued shareholder rewards in the future.
Merrill Lynch reported first quarter 2005 net earnings of $1.2 billion, down 3% from the first quarter of 2004. Diluted earnings per share were $1.21. Net revenues increased 3% to $6.2 billion from the first quarter of 2004. Merrill Lynch also announced a new $4 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend per share by 25%.
Merrill Lynch reported second quarter 2005 earnings per share of $1.14, up 9% from the second quarter of 2004. This was the highest earnings per share Merrill Lynch has achieved in a second quarter. Net revenues increased 20% compared to the prior year quarter. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - saw increases in net revenues and pre-tax earnings compared to the second quarter of 2004. Merrill Lynch had record first half earnings per share, pre-tax earnings, and net earnings for the first six months of 2005.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly earnings for Q3 2005, with net earnings per share of $1.40, up 51% from the prior year. Net revenues were $6.7 billion, up 38% year-over-year. All three business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - saw revenue and earnings increases. Merrill Lynch's performance was driven by strong growth across its businesses and the benefits of investments made over the past two years.
Merrill Lynch reported record earnings for 2005, with earnings per share of $5.27, up 20% from 2004. Net earnings were $5.2 billion, up 18% from 2004. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - generated record pre-tax earnings and higher revenues compared to 2004. Merrill Lynch also announced a 25% increase to its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.25 per share.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly net revenues of $8.0 billion for Q1 2006, up 28% from Q1 2005. Net earnings were $475 million, though excluding one-time compensation expenses earnings were $1.7 billion, up 36% from Q1 2005. All three business segments saw increased net revenues both sequentially and year-over-year. Global Markets revenues rose 37% to $4.6 billion due to strong performance across equity, debt, and investment banking. Global Private Client revenues increased 13% to $2.9 billion on higher fees and client assets. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers revenues grew 38% to $570 million on higher assets under management.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly net revenues of $8.2 billion for Q2 2006, up 29% from Q2 2005. Net earnings were $1.6 billion for Q2 2006, up 44% from Q2 2005. All three business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - delivered substantial year-over-year revenue and earnings growth. Merrill Lynch also achieved several business and financial records in Q2 2006. Looking forward, Merrill Lynch will continue investing in talent and technology to build capabilities and achieve future growth.
This document is a press release from Merrill Lynch announcing record third quarter and year-to-date 2006 earnings. Some key points:
- Third quarter net earnings were $3.0 billion, or $3.17 per diluted share, up significantly from third quarter 2005. Excluding a one-time gain from the BlackRock merger, EPS was $2.00, up 43% from third quarter 2005.
- Year-to-date net earnings and EPS were also records at $5.2 billion and $5.19 respectively, up 38% from the same period in 2005. Excluding one-time items, year-to-date EPS was $5.27, up 40% from 2005
Merrill Lynch reported record financial results for full year 2006, with net revenues of $34.7 billion, net earnings of $7.5 billion ($7.59 per share), and return on equity of 21.3%. The fourth quarter saw net revenues of $8.6 billion, net earnings of $2.3 billion ($2.41 per share), and return on equity of 25.6%. Business segments Global Markets and Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management both had strong growth in revenues and earnings for the full year and fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch was well positioned for continued growth in global markets and wealth management.
Merrill Lynch reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2007, with net revenues of $9.9 billion, up 24% from the first quarter of 2006. Net earnings were $2.2 billion, up 354% from the prior year period, driven by record revenues in fixed income, currencies and commodities, equity markets, and investment banking. Global wealth management also saw growth, with record fee-based revenues and client assets totaling $1.6 trillion, up 10% from the year before. Looking forward, Merrill Lynch expects continued growth and remains focused on disciplined expansion.
Merrill Lynch reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2007, with record revenues and earnings. Net revenues for Q2 2007 increased 19% year-over-year to $9.7 billion, while net earnings increased 31% to $2.1 billion. Both Global Markets and Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management saw record revenues. For the first half of the year, net revenues were up 21% to a record $19.6 billion, with net earnings up 104% to $4.3 billion. Merrill Lynch exceeded expectations in a volatile market environment and saw continued growth across all business segments and global regions.
- Merrill Lynch reported a net loss from continuing operations of $8.6 billion for full year 2007, significantly below net earnings of $7.1 billion in 2006. The loss was primarily driven by significant declines in Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC) net revenues in the second half of 2007, which more than offset record revenues in other business lines.
- For Q4 2007 specifically, Merrill Lynch reported a net loss from continuing operations of $10.3 billion, down substantially from net earnings of $2.2 billion in Q4 2006. This was mainly due to large write-downs related to mortgage-backed securities and hedges with financial guarantors.
- Several
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $1.97 billion for Q1 2008 compared to net earnings of $2.03 billion in Q1 2007. Revenues fell 69% to $2.9 billion due to write-downs related to US ABS CDOs and credit valuation adjustments on hedges with financial guarantors. However, Global Wealth Management saw record quarterly revenues with strong fee income and $9 billion in annuity inflows. While investment banking revenues fell 40% due to lower deal volumes, the business pipeline was only down 5% overall from year-end levels.
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $4.6 billion for Q2 2008 compared to net earnings of $2 billion in Q2 2007. Key drivers of the loss included $3.5 billion in losses from US super senior ABS CDOs and $2.9 billion in credit valuation adjustments from hedges with financial guarantors. Merrill Lynch completed the sale of its stake in Bloomberg for $4.4 billion and announced an expected sale of Financial Data Services for over $3.5 billion to bolster its capital position. Core businesses performed well but revenue declined to negative $2.1 billion from $9.5 billion last year due to losses in fixed income currencies and commodities.
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $5.1 billion for Q3 2008 compared to a net loss of $2.4 billion in Q3 2007. Revenues were $16 million in Q3 2008, driven by write-downs of $5.7 billion from the sale of CDOs and termination of related hedges, and a $4.3 billion gain from the sale of a stake in Bloomberg. Expenses included $2.5 billion related to a common stock offering and $425 million for an auction rate securities settlement. Merrill Lynch continued reducing exposures in areas including US subprime and Alt-A mortgages, commercial real estate, and CDOs. Bank of America agreed to acquire
Merrill Lynch reported net earnings of $1.04 billion for Q3 2003, a 50% increase from $693 million in Q3 2002. This was the highest third quarter earnings in company history and the second-best quarterly earnings overall. Revenues increased 16% to $5.1 billion from Q3 2002, driven by strong growth in global markets and investment banking. The pre-tax profit margin rose to 29.8% from 24.2% in Q3 2002.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly and annual net earnings for 2003. Net earnings for 2003 were $4.0 billion, up 59% from 2002. Fourth quarter net earnings were $1.2 billion, also the highest ever reported. Global Markets and Investment Banking pre-tax earnings increased 65% for the year due to revenue growth and expense discipline. Global Private Client pre-tax earnings rose 22% for the year due to diverse revenue sources and operating leverage. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers pre-tax earnings declined 11% for the year but rose in the fourth quarter.
- Merrill Lynch reported second quarter net earnings of $1.1 billion, up 10% from the second quarter of 2003. Earnings per share were $1.06.
- Global Private Client and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers saw increased earnings, while Global Markets and Investment Banking saw lower earnings.
- For the first half of the year, net earnings were $2.3 billion, up 44% from the first half of 2003, driven by revenue growth of 13% and improved profit margins.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly earnings for Q1 2004, with net earnings up 95% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Net revenues grew 27% to $6.1 billion, driven by growth across all three business segments. Global Markets and Investment Banking saw increased revenues from debt and equity trading. Global Private Client achieved record pre-tax earnings on higher asset values and net inflows. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers posted a near tripling of pre-tax earnings due to increased assets under management. The company will continue focusing on disciplined growth, diversification, and maintaining strategic balance across its businesses.
Merrill Lynch reported third quarter net earnings of $920 million, down 8% from the previous year. For the first nine months of the year, net earnings were $3.3 billion, up 24% from the same period last year. While markets were challenging in the quarter, the company's diversification efforts helped deliver solid results. Merrill Lynch continues investing in key growth initiatives across its business segments.
Merrill Lynch reported record results for full year 2004, with net earnings of $4.4 billion, up 16% from 2003. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - contributed to this performance by generating higher revenues and pre-tax earnings compared to 2003. In the fourth quarter of 2004 specifically, net revenues increased 21% to $5.9 billion compared to the same period in 2003. Merrill Lynch's chairman and CEO stated that the company is well positioned for continued shareholder rewards in the future.
Merrill Lynch reported first quarter 2005 net earnings of $1.2 billion, down 3% from the first quarter of 2004. Diluted earnings per share were $1.21. Net revenues increased 3% to $6.2 billion from the first quarter of 2004. Merrill Lynch also announced a new $4 billion share repurchase program and raised its quarterly dividend per share by 25%.
Merrill Lynch reported second quarter 2005 earnings per share of $1.14, up 9% from the second quarter of 2004. This was the highest earnings per share Merrill Lynch has achieved in a second quarter. Net revenues increased 20% compared to the prior year quarter. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - saw increases in net revenues and pre-tax earnings compared to the second quarter of 2004. Merrill Lynch had record first half earnings per share, pre-tax earnings, and net earnings for the first six months of 2005.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly earnings for Q3 2005, with net earnings per share of $1.40, up 51% from the prior year. Net revenues were $6.7 billion, up 38% year-over-year. All three business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - saw revenue and earnings increases. Merrill Lynch's performance was driven by strong growth across its businesses and the benefits of investments made over the past two years.
Merrill Lynch reported record earnings for 2005, with earnings per share of $5.27, up 20% from 2004. Net earnings were $5.2 billion, up 18% from 2004. All three of Merrill Lynch's business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - generated record pre-tax earnings and higher revenues compared to 2004. Merrill Lynch also announced a 25% increase to its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.25 per share.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly net revenues of $8.0 billion for Q1 2006, up 28% from Q1 2005. Net earnings were $475 million, though excluding one-time compensation expenses earnings were $1.7 billion, up 36% from Q1 2005. All three business segments saw increased net revenues both sequentially and year-over-year. Global Markets revenues rose 37% to $4.6 billion due to strong performance across equity, debt, and investment banking. Global Private Client revenues increased 13% to $2.9 billion on higher fees and client assets. Merrill Lynch Investment Managers revenues grew 38% to $570 million on higher assets under management.
Merrill Lynch reported record quarterly net revenues of $8.2 billion for Q2 2006, up 29% from Q2 2005. Net earnings were $1.6 billion for Q2 2006, up 44% from Q2 2005. All three business segments - Global Markets and Investment Banking, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers - delivered substantial year-over-year revenue and earnings growth. Merrill Lynch also achieved several business and financial records in Q2 2006. Looking forward, Merrill Lynch will continue investing in talent and technology to build capabilities and achieve future growth.
This document is a press release from Merrill Lynch announcing record third quarter and year-to-date 2006 earnings. Some key points:
- Third quarter net earnings were $3.0 billion, or $3.17 per diluted share, up significantly from third quarter 2005. Excluding a one-time gain from the BlackRock merger, EPS was $2.00, up 43% from third quarter 2005.
- Year-to-date net earnings and EPS were also records at $5.2 billion and $5.19 respectively, up 38% from the same period in 2005. Excluding one-time items, year-to-date EPS was $5.27, up 40% from 2005
Merrill Lynch reported record financial results for full year 2006, with net revenues of $34.7 billion, net earnings of $7.5 billion ($7.59 per share), and return on equity of 21.3%. The fourth quarter saw net revenues of $8.6 billion, net earnings of $2.3 billion ($2.41 per share), and return on equity of 25.6%. Business segments Global Markets and Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management both had strong growth in revenues and earnings for the full year and fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch was well positioned for continued growth in global markets and wealth management.
Merrill Lynch reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2007, with net revenues of $9.9 billion, up 24% from the first quarter of 2006. Net earnings were $2.2 billion, up 354% from the prior year period, driven by record revenues in fixed income, currencies and commodities, equity markets, and investment banking. Global wealth management also saw growth, with record fee-based revenues and client assets totaling $1.6 trillion, up 10% from the year before. Looking forward, Merrill Lynch expects continued growth and remains focused on disciplined expansion.
Merrill Lynch reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2007, with record revenues and earnings. Net revenues for Q2 2007 increased 19% year-over-year to $9.7 billion, while net earnings increased 31% to $2.1 billion. Both Global Markets and Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management saw record revenues. For the first half of the year, net revenues were up 21% to a record $19.6 billion, with net earnings up 104% to $4.3 billion. Merrill Lynch exceeded expectations in a volatile market environment and saw continued growth across all business segments and global regions.
- Merrill Lynch reported a net loss from continuing operations of $8.6 billion for full year 2007, significantly below net earnings of $7.1 billion in 2006. The loss was primarily driven by significant declines in Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC) net revenues in the second half of 2007, which more than offset record revenues in other business lines.
- For Q4 2007 specifically, Merrill Lynch reported a net loss from continuing operations of $10.3 billion, down substantially from net earnings of $2.2 billion in Q4 2006. This was mainly due to large write-downs related to mortgage-backed securities and hedges with financial guarantors.
- Several
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $1.97 billion for Q1 2008 compared to net earnings of $2.03 billion in Q1 2007. Revenues fell 69% to $2.9 billion due to write-downs related to US ABS CDOs and credit valuation adjustments on hedges with financial guarantors. However, Global Wealth Management saw record quarterly revenues with strong fee income and $9 billion in annuity inflows. While investment banking revenues fell 40% due to lower deal volumes, the business pipeline was only down 5% overall from year-end levels.
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $4.6 billion for Q2 2008 compared to net earnings of $2 billion in Q2 2007. Key drivers of the loss included $3.5 billion in losses from US super senior ABS CDOs and $2.9 billion in credit valuation adjustments from hedges with financial guarantors. Merrill Lynch completed the sale of its stake in Bloomberg for $4.4 billion and announced an expected sale of Financial Data Services for over $3.5 billion to bolster its capital position. Core businesses performed well but revenue declined to negative $2.1 billion from $9.5 billion last year due to losses in fixed income currencies and commodities.
Merrill Lynch reported a net loss of $5.1 billion for Q3 2008 compared to a net loss of $2.4 billion in Q3 2007. Revenues were $16 million in Q3 2008, driven by write-downs of $5.7 billion from the sale of CDOs and termination of related hedges, and a $4.3 billion gain from the sale of a stake in Bloomberg. Expenses included $2.5 billion related to a common stock offering and $425 million for an auction rate securities settlement. Merrill Lynch continued reducing exposures in areas including US subprime and Alt-A mortgages, commercial real estate, and CDOs. Bank of America agreed to acquire
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
Unlock Your Potential with NCVT MIS.pptxcosmo-soil
The NCVT MIS Certificate, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), is a crucial credential for skill development in India. Recognized nationwide, it verifies vocational training across diverse trades, enhancing employment prospects, standardizing training quality, and promoting self-employment. This certification is integral to India's growing labor force, fostering skill development and economic growth.
In a tight labour market, job-seekers gain bargaining power and leverage it into greater job quality—at least, that’s the conventional wisdom.
Michael, LMIC Economist, presented findings that reveal a weakened relationship between labour market tightness and job quality indicators following the pandemic. Labour market tightness coincided with growth in real wages for only a portion of workers: those in low-wage jobs requiring little education. Several factors—including labour market composition, worker and employer behaviour, and labour market practices—have contributed to the absence of worker benefits. These will be investigated further in future work.
The Universal Account Number (UAN) by EPFO centralizes multiple PF accounts, simplifying management for Indian employees. It streamlines PF transfers, withdrawals, and KYC updates, providing transparency and reducing employer dependency. Despite challenges like digital literacy and internet access, UAN is vital for financial empowerment and efficient provident fund management in today's digital age.
Optimizing Net Interest Margin (NIM) in the Financial Sector (With Examples).pdfshruti1menon2
NIM is calculated as the difference between interest income earned and interest expenses paid, divided by interest-earning assets.
Importance: NIM serves as a critical measure of a financial institution's profitability and operational efficiency. It reflects how effectively the institution is utilizing its interest-earning assets to generate income while managing interest costs.
STREETONOMICS: Exploring the Uncharted Territories of Informal Markets throug...sameer shah
Delve into the world of STREETONOMICS, where a team of 7 enthusiasts embarks on a journey to understand unorganized markets. By engaging with a coffee street vendor and crafting questionnaires, this project uncovers valuable insights into consumer behavior and market dynamics in informal settings."
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May’s reports showed signs of continued economic growth, said Sam Millette, director, fixed income, in his latest Economic Risk Factor Update.
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Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
Does teamwork really matter? Looking beyond the job posting to understand lab...
American Recovery and Reinvestment Conference Report Division Detailed summary from the Appropriations Committee
1. Thursday, February 12, 2009
CONTACT:
Rob Blumenthal/John Bray, Inouye (202) 224‐7363
Kirstin Brost, Obey (202) 225‐2771
United States Congress
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Creating Jobs, Supporting the States and Investing in Our Country’s Future
The United States is facing its deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression, one that calls for
swift, bold action. The goals of this legislation are the same as they have been from day one: to
strengthen the economy now and invest in our country’s future.
This legislation will create and save jobs; help state and local governments with their budget shortfalls to
prevent deep cuts in basic services such as health, education, and law enforcement; cut taxes for working
families and invest in the long-term health of our economy. We do all of this with unprecedented
accountability, oversight and transparency so the American people know their money is being invested
responsibly.
To accomplish these goals, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides $311 billion in
appropriations, including the following critical investments:
Investments in Infrastructure and Science - $120 billion
Investments in Health - $14.2 billion
Investments in Education and Training - $105.9 billion
Investments in Energy, including over $30 billion in infrastructure - $37.5 billion
Helping Americans Hit Hardest by the Economic Crisis - $24.3 billion
Law Enforcement, Oversight, Other Programs - $7.8 billion
Investments in Infrastructure and Science include:
Infrastructure Improvements
‐ $7.2 billion for Broadband to increase broadband access and usage in unserved and underserved
areas of the Nation, which will better position the U.S. for economic growth, innovation, and job
creation.
‐ $2.75 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to secure the homeland and promote
economic activity, including $1 billion for airport baggage and checkpoint security, $430 million for
construction of border points of entry, $210 million for construction of fire stations, $300 million for
port, transit, and rail security, $280 million for border security technology and communication, and
$240 million for the Coast Guard.
‐ $4.6 billion in funding for the Corps of Engineers.
‐ $1.2 billion for VA hospital and medical facility construction and improvements, long-term care
facilities for veterans, and improvements at VA national cemeteries.
2. ‐ $3.1 billion for repair, restoration and improvement of public facilities at on public and tribal
lands.
‐ $4.2 billion for Facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization to be used to invest in
energy efficiency projects and to improve the repair and modernization of Department of Defense
facilities to include Defense Health facilities.
‐ $2.33 billion for Department of Defense Facilities including quality of life and family-friendly
military improvement projects such as family housing, hospitals, and child care centers.
‐ $2.25 billion through HOME and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to fill
financing gaps caused by the credit freeze and get stalled housing development projects
moving.
‐ $1 billion for the Community Development Block Grant program for community and economic
development projects including housing and services for those hit hard by tough economic times.
‐ $1 billion for the Bureau of Reclamation to provide clean, reliable drinking water to rural areas
and to ensure adequate water supply to western localities impacted by drought.
Transportation
‐ $27.5 billion is included for highway investments
‐ $8.4 billion for investments in public transportation.
‐ $1.5 billion for competitive grants to state and local governments for transportation
investments.
‐ $1.3 billion for investments in our air transportation system.
‐ $9.3 billion for investments in rail transportation, including Amtrak, High Speed and Intercity
Rail.
Public Housing
‐ $4 billion to the public housing capital fund to enable local public housing agencies to address a
$32 billion backlog in capital needs -- especially those improving energy efficiency in aging
buildings.
‐ $2 billion for full-year payments to owners receiving Section 8 project-based rental assistance.
‐ $2 billion for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes.
‐ $1.5 billion for homeless prevention activities, which will be sent out to states, cities and local
governments through the emergency shelter grant formula.
‐ $250 million is included for energy retrofitting and green investments in HUD-assisted housing
projects.
Environmental Clean-Up/Clean Water
‐ $6 billion is directed towards environmental cleanup of former weapon production and energy
research sites.
‐ $6 billion for local clean and drinking water infrastructure improvements.
‐ $1.2 billion for EPA’s nationwide environmental cleanup programs, including Superfund.
‐ $1.38 billion to support $3.8 billion in loans and grants for needed water and waste disposal
facilities in rural areas.
Science
‐ $1 billion total for NASA.
‐ $3 billion total for National Science Foundation (NSF).
3. ‐ $2 billion total for Science at the Department of Energy including $400 million for the
Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E).
‐ $830 million total for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
Investments in Health include:
‐ $19 billion, including $2 billion in discretionary funds and $17 billion for investments and
incentives through Medicare and Medicaid to ensure widespread adoption and use of
interoperable health information technology (IT). This provision will grow jobs in the
information technology sector, and will jumpstart efforts to increase the use of health IT in doctors’
offices, hospitals and other medical facilities. This will reduce health care costs and improve the
quality of health care for all Americans.
‐ $1 billion for prevention and wellness programs to fight preventable diseases and conditions with
evidence-based strategies.
‐ $10 billion to conduct biomedical research in areas such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and
stem cells, and to improve NIH facilities.
‐ $1.1 billion to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, NIH and the HHS Office of
the Secretary to evaluate the relative effectiveness of different health care services and treatment
options.
Investments in Education and Training include:
‐ $53.6 billion for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, including $39.5 billion to local school
districts using existing funding formulas, which can be used for preventing cutbacks, preventing
layoffs, school modernization, or other purposes; $5 billion to states as bonus grants for meeting key
performance measures in education; and $8.8 billion to states for high priority needs such as public
safety and other critical services, which may include education and for modernization, renovation
and repairs of public school facilities and institutions of higher education facilities.
‐ $13 billion for Title 1 to help close the achievement gap and enable disadvantaged students to reach
their potential.
‐ $12.2 billion for Special Education/IDEA to improve educational outcomes for disabled children.
This level of funding will increase the Federal share of special education services to its highest level
ever.
‐ $15.6 billion to increase the maximum Pell Grant by $500. This aid will help 7 million students
pursue postsecondary education.
‐ $3.95 billion for job training including State formula grants for adult, dislocated worker, and youth
programs (including $1.2 billion to create up to one million summer jobs for youth).
Investments in Energy include:
‐ $4.5 billion for repair of federal buildings to increase energy efficiency using green technology.
‐ $3.4 billion for Fossil Energy research and development.
‐ $11 billion for smart-grid related activities, including work to modernize the electric grid.
‐ $6.3 billion for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grants.
‐ $5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
‐ $2.5 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy research.
4. ‐ $2 billion in grant funding for the manufacturing of advanced batteries systems and
components and vehicle batteries that are produced in the United States.
‐ $6 billion for new loan guarantees aimed at standard renewable projects such as wind or solar
projects and for electricity transmission projects.
‐ $1 billion for other energy efficiency programs including alternative fuel trucks and buses,
transportation charging infrastructure, and smart and energy efficient appliances.
Help for Workers and Families Hardest Hit by the Economic Crisis includes:
‐ $19.9 billion for additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly Food
Stamps, to increase the benefit by 13.6 percent.
‐ Child Care Development Block Grant: $2 billion to provide quality child care services for an
additional 300,000 children in low-income families who increasingly are unable to afford the high
cost of day care.
‐ Head Start & Early Head Start: $2.1 billion to allow an additional 124,000 children to participate
in this program, which provides development, educational, health, nutritional, social and other
activities that prepare children to succeed in school.
‐ State and Local Law Enforcement: $4 billion total to support law enforcement efforts.
‐ $555 million to expand the Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)
during the national mortgage crisis.
Unprecedented Oversight, Accountability and Transparency
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan provides unprecedented oversight, accountability, and
transparency to ensure that taxpayer dollars are invested effectively, efficiently, and as quickly as
possible.
‐ Funds are distributed whenever possible through existing formulas and programs that have proven
track records and accountability measures already in place.
‐ Numerous provisions in the bill provide for expedited but effective obligation of funds so that
dollars are invested in the economy as quickly as possible.
‐ The Government Accountability Office and the Inspectors General are provided additional funding
for auditing and investigating recovery spending.
‐ A new Recovery Act Accountability and Transparency Board will coordinate and conduct oversight
of recovery spending and provide early warning of problems.
‐ A special website will provide transparency by posting information about recovery spending,
including grants, contracts, and all oversight activities.
‐ State and local whistleblowers who report fraud and abuse are protected.
‐ There are no earmarks in this bill.
Bill text will be available later today at http://www.rules.house.gov/.
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