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What are the two general kinds of economic systems that exist today?

Pure capitalism refers to the economic system where the ownership is private. Individuals hold possession of the resources like mines and manufacturing plants. The trend of pure capitalism is decided by the consumers or the market. On the other hand, command economy refers to government ownership. The government holds possession of resources like natural resources and farms. The trend of command economy is decided by the government. Based on reality, another type of economy system proposed by economists is a mixed system, which comprises of both pure capitalism and command economy.

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What are the pet names for grandma in Africa?

Kenyans speak the languages of Swahili and English. The pet name for grandmother in Swahili is Bibi, while grandfathers are known as Babu. Grandparents play an important role in Kenyan society. They are responsible for passing down wisdom and traditions to the younger generations. Kenyan grandmothers are in charge of sex education of the children; they are also honored as storytellers.\nIn northern Africa, Moroccan children call their grandmothers Jiddah and their grandfathers Jadd. In Islamic culture, it is the paternal grandfather's role to care for children who lose their fathers. Gran..

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What are the causes of drug trafficking?

As of 2014, increases in drug-enforcement spending and personnel have had little to no effect on the drug trade. Since the 1990s, policymakers, especially those in farming and transitional states, have spoken out against prohibition of the illicit substances. Many researchers believe that a new drug-policy paradigm rooted in decriminalization would cripple drug traffickers as it did to bootleggers after the end of alcohol prohibition in the United States. The main deterrent to this course of action is that legalizing such substances might be perceived as endorsing their use.

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What is the job of the pope?

In Catholic tradition, the pope's role is derived from that of St. Peter, whom Christ appointed to build up the church. The pope serves as the spiritual leader for the world's Catholics. His religious duties include officiating major holiday services, such as Christmas and Easter, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. He also delivers a blessing to the tourists and congregants who gather in St. Peter's Square every week.As the head of the Catholic church, the pope also appoint bishops. The pope is required to meet with each of his 5,000 bishops at least once every 5 years..

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How many epistles did Paul write?

Conservative Bible scholars think Paul wrote Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon.Others believe that it is only accurate to assign his authorship to Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Philemon, Galatians, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. They think he may have only written parts or none of the other epistles due to changes in writing style and content.

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Who are some famous female saints?

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton founded St. Joseph's Academy and Free School in Emmetsburg, Maryland, which was the first Catholic girls’ school in the country. She also founded the first Catholic women’s organization in the United States, the Sisters of Charity. St. Elizabeth was the first natively born American canonized by the Catholic Church.\nSt. Helena was the wife of the Roman Emperor Constantius and the mother of Constantine the Great. Historians believe she was at least partially responsible for her son’s conversion to Christianity, which resulted in Christianity becoming the offic..

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What are the sacraments of Catholicism?

The practice of the Catholic faith revolves almost exclusively around these seven Holy Sacraments. Baptism welcomes infants or young children into the church. Later in childhood, Catholics take their first communion, known as the Eucharist, and then undergo the rite of confirmation. Many Catholics regularly practice penance or confession of sins, when they privately confess their shortcomings to a priest, who is viewed as a representative of Jesus Christ. All Catholics engage in these sacraments and, if entering the church as adults, undergo a lengthy process of instruction known as Rite of Ch..

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Where do Scout badges go?

Once seven merit badges have been earned, a Boy Scout must place all badges on the sash. The shirt sleeve is no longer an option.\nBadges for the youngest Girl Scouts, Daisies, are placed at the bottom of the uniform vest or tunic. For older Girl Scouts, ranging from Brownies to Ambassadors, badges may be attached to the lower end of the vest or badge sash.

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Who developed the law of comparative advantage?

The law of comparative advantage argues that international trade benefits everyone, even if one country has an absolute advantage at producing all goods. In Ricardo's example, Portugal can produce wine and cloth more cheaply than Britain. However, he argued, if Britain focuses on manufacturing cloth and Portugal on wine, then both countries are able to consume more of each item if they engage in free trade.

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What are some interpretations for common nightmares?

Falling or losing balance in a dream may signify a change in blood pressure as one falls into unconsciousness. Another explanation is that fluid within the ear that helps regulate balance may move while sleeping, causing an imbalanced sensation. Emotionally, dreaming of falling could mean having a fear of losing control or feeling like one's life is not in balance.\nTo dream of being chased by monsters or a threatening entity may represent a feeling of insecurity or feeling threatened by such insecurities. The entity that one is running from may represent the insecurities that he is afrai..

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