Policy Essay Examples

China’s potential as a threatening superpower is a major concern, particularly in terms of their military capabilities. The text discusses China’s economic history and how they were surpassed by Europe industrially in the 1700s. However, China began to recover by 1911 and decided to prioritize military expansion in the 1980s. This led them to quickly […]

Going Public: New Strategies of Presidential Leadership by Samuel Kernell OVERALL: Presidents use sympathetic crowds rally public opinion to his side (promote himself and his policies) going public remains a potent weapon in the president’s arsenal, for advocating his own agenda and blocking initiatives from adversaries in Congress. This strategy continues to evolve given the […]

Discuss how far recent UK economic policy has been successful in achieving the macroeconomic objectives BY rave_100 Discuss how far recent I-J economic policy has been successful in achieving the macroeconomic objectives. The four main macroeconomic objectives are: full employment, price stability (low and stable inflation), sustainable economic growth, and a healthy Balance of Payments. […]

Formerly known as the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDA), the pork barrel is government spending for projects aimed at benefiting legislators’ constituents. However, it is also an opportunity for corruption, making it a form of institutionalized corruption. Senators and Congressmen receive millions of Pesos as an automatic appropriation in the General Appropriations Act, with no […]

Nowadays, many large multinational corporations which occupy increasing shares in the market and high statues in the society are usually powerful in having both positive and negative effects on the public to a great extent. As a consequence, today, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) draws much more public attention. Social responsibility goes beyond […]

The nascent debate on corporate governance in India has tended to draw heavily on the large Anglo-American literature on the subject. This paper argues however that the corporate governance problems in India are very different. The governance issue in the US or the UK is essentially that of disciplining the management who have ceased to […]

According to the Bureau of the Census, there has been an increase in the number, range, diversity, and earning power of women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). These WOSBs have a significant impact on America’s economy as they expand their companies and contribute to the overall expansion of the national economy. The Department of Defense (DoD) awards […]

Determinants of Private Banks’ Profitability in Ethiopia: Panel Data Evidence Yigremachew Benti Addis Ababa Email: yigremb@yahoo. com March 2008 1 Abstract Using both static and dynamic models, this study aims to identify the factors that determine the profitability of private commercial banks in Ethiopia. The study examines balance sheet and income statement data from all […]

ITC has a diversified presence in Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri Business, Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Branded Apparel, Greeting Cards, Safety Matches and other FMCG products. While ITC is an outstanding market leader in its traditional businesses of Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards, Packaging and Agri-Exports, it is rapidly gaining market share even in […]

Nandigram, located on the banks of river Haldi in West Bengal’s east Midnapur district, is a cluster of villages. Despite its close proximity to the industrial city of Haldia, which falls under the administration of the Haldia Development Authority of West Bengal Government, Nandigram lacks development and basic living standards. The roads are rough and […]

In life the best way to conduct business of any type is to do it transparently. That way everyone is clear as to exactly what you are doing and it makes it easier and a lot less difficult for someone to buy into your mission or plan. Typically, policy making is complicated and often times […]

In the words of George R Terry – “Management is a distinct process consisting of planning, organising, actuating and controlling performed to determine and accomplish the objectives by the use of people and resources”. According to James L Lundy – “Management is principally the task of planning, co- ordinating, motivating and controlling the efforts of […]

Kamal Nath, Union Minister (commerce and industry), in May 2005. Introduction In May 2006, ONGC Ltd. (ONGC), a major Indian public sector company in the petroleum industry, received the ‘Golden Jubilee Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in Emerging Economies – 2006’, at the 7th International Conference on Corporate Governance organized by the World Council for […]

According to Vinod Kothari’s Dividend Policy, corporations have profits but they do not distribute all of it. Retained earnings are profits that are reinvested into the company, while dividends are profits distributed to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio represents the ratio between distributed dividends and total distributable profits. Determining the appropriate amount of profit for […]

In his book, “The Welfare State Nobody Knows,” Christopher Howard challenges misconceptions and falsehoods about the social policy framework of the United States. Contrary to popular belief, Canada and European countries have a stronger social welfare state than America. Howard examines how scholars and philosophers contribute to spreading misinformation about the effectiveness and feasibility of […]

Market incentives can effectively encourage individuals and businesses to align their actions with financial goals and environmental objectives. By designing and implementing these incentives, activities such as reducing water consumption, cleaning up air pollution, and mitigating water pollution can be promoted. Although it is a positive step, this development only focuses on generating funds to […]

In a capitalist financial system, private proprietors own many of the industrious assets. Furthermore, market command rather than the government drives most influential decisions regarding manufacturing and delivery. Hence, capitalism suggests an economic directive structure that includes minimal state participation (Cuddy, 2008). Despite the presence of governmental control in even the most prominent capitalist systems, […]

The United States is a diverse country with a significant presence of immigrants, greatly influencing various aspects of American society such as education, economy, work, and military service. These immigrants play a crucial role in shaping the identity of the United States. The number of immigrants is expected to continue increasing in the future, highlighting […]

Introduction The EU regional policy is crucial for promoting economic cohesion and unity, as well as financial solidarity. Its primary objective is to provide tangible benefits to less affluent regions through fostering solidarity. The central principle of this policy, cohesion, aims to decrease income and wealth disparities within the EU community. There are noticeable variations […]

Introduction: Despite a temperature increase of less than 1 degree Celsius from pre-industrial levels, the world has already experienced devastating impacts of human-induced climate change. However, if we do not take ambitious action on reducing emissions, we will fail to achieve the global commitment of limiting the temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius. Instead […]

Introduction President Barack Obama has expressed his views on various political matters through legislative actions and public statements. His administration is committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, improving the economy, strengthening social security and public education, ending conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving energy independence, addressing climate change, and preventing Iran from obtaining […]

Policies serve as guidelines for individuals, groups, or governments and can be classified based on their duration. Developing nations encounter challenges in implementing new policies due to economic limitations, low levels of literacy, and disagreements among stakeholders and the public. Non-state actors have a significant role in policy formulation. In 2001, the Thai government adopted […]