We examine the presence and sources of wage differentials across native and foreign low-skilled workers in the palm oil plantation sector in Malaysia, which hosts a large population of foreign workers. We find that Indonesian foreign workers have a wage advantage over native and Indian workers. ...
On paper, Jingye will remain the owner of British Steel, but the UK state will be able to insert itself into the inner workings of the company to legally override the wishes of the Chinese company. Business Secretary Mr Reynolds said the measures within the bill were "p...
More and more people move from the countryside to big cities. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages to the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Task 2 利弊比较题 城市化...
There are many types of contamination which may be carried by the engine oil into the turbo bearing system and cause damage. The most common arefine particles; usually carbon from the combustion process and if the concentration of these particles becomes too high, it acts a very effective abras...
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Saudi Arabia also holds considerable foreign exchange reserves, as the country relies mainly on the export of its vast oil reserves. If oil prices begin to rapidly drop, the country's economy could suffer. It keeps large amounts of foreign funds in reserves to act as a cushion should this ...
Hence, as long as China continues to have an export-driven economy with a huge trade surplus with the U.S., it will keep piling up U.S. dollars and U.S. debt. Chinese loans to the U.S., through the purchase of U.S. debt, enable the U.S. to buy Chinese products. ...
Such as earlier in the year when the price for a barrel of oil went up, during the winter. More people were using propane for home heating, which drove up demand, while the cost to create the supply also went up. It also didn’t help that one of the major US refineries went down ...
Even if OPEC does continue to reduce output, it will continue to be insufficient to offset the increases from shale field production. (Click to enlarge) Since oil production, at any price, is the major part of the revenue streams of energy-related companies, it is unlikely they will ...
The US Census Bureau has been analyzing data to understand population trends for decades. Governments now use predictive analytics like many other industries – to improve service and performance; detect and prevent fraud; and better understand consumer behavior. They also use predictive analytics to ...