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Transition economies: The case of Bulgaria

Abstract: Nowadays Bulgaria is known as a former communist country that went through a transition period to a free-market economy. On November 10, 1989, a day after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist … Continue reading

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Health care explained in general

Among the biggest debates not only in the U.S. but all over the world as well is health care. People have cherished good health over the years so much that in most cultures there is at least one general wish that has … Continue reading

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A government like a corporation and a corporation like a government

“Running government like a corporation/business” is a comparatively frequently encountered expression especially within the American society before elections take place. Some may buy on the idea, others never have and will probably never do so. I sincerely hope that the notion of … Continue reading

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Public sector, private sector and their interdependence

The current economic and financial crisis, which has lasted for more than two years so far, urged both experts and non-experts to reconsider their views about the size of their government, its involvement in their lives and also their spending … Continue reading

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The economy and us in a nutshell

How does the economy work and what do we do about it? Now that it is struggling, more people are getting interested in its mechanisms. It is a complex system to which different tools can be applied which can help, … Continue reading

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Africa just like USA

Will the African Union become the United States of Africa similar to the United States of America and the European Union? Globalization has made it somewhat fashionable to establish political mergers, and the African leaders’ plan seems like a bright … Continue reading

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Barack Obama Won the Debate Overall

Last night, Senator McCain and Senator Obama appeared on a debate in Oxford, Mississippi. It was the first of the three debates between the two presidential hopefuls. Foreign policy was the main topic in this debate although there was no … Continue reading

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The Customer is Always Right! Really?!

One of the most frequently used phrases that I hear when it comes to trade is “the customer is always right”. Sounds pretty fair but is it always applied?! Do we as customers get what we pay for? Do we … Continue reading

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Gas Prices or the Prices That Control Prices

Gas prices have always been an issue since the beginning of the use of gas-operating devices. They have always been not just a political issue but also an economic, a financial and one that concerns the security of a country, … Continue reading

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