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What are disadvantages of centrally planned economies?

In a centrally planned economy, planners cannot accurately predict consumer preferences, surpluses and shortages, so they cannot efficiently allocate resources. This results in an abundance of goods that cannot be sold in some areas and a shortage of goods that are in high demand in others. In a free market economy, the allocation of scarce resources is dictated by the price system, so resources go where supply and demand dictate. One example of a centrally planned economy is the former Soviet Union, which operated as a centrally planned economy from the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 until the ..

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What are the 10 criteria of a civilization?

The earliest signs of civilization can be traced back to the Eastern Mediterranean region, where the Natufian people are thought to have become sedentary in 12,000 B.C. The area was favorable for fishing, hunting and gathering, so the people began setting up villages. By 10,000 B.C., they became the first known agricultural society.

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What is indirect aggression?

Recent studies have explored the idea that boys tend to favor direct aggression while girls generally use indirect aggression, particularly during adolescence. Teenage girls may form cliques or other social alliances in order to socially ostracize another girl, while boys may bully a peer with shoving or hitting. Indirect aggression is also known as social aggression or relational aggression since it is used to harm a person's relationships or social standing.\nIn 2013, Professor Tracy Vaillancourt of the University of Ottawa School of Psychology wrote a paper on the theory of women'..

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What are some of the healthiest cities in the United States?

As one of the first U.S. cities to integrate bike trails and ban smoking in public places, Minneapolis ranks as one of the healthiest cities in the country. The city boasts high air quality and a significant number of parks, walking areas, playgrounds, sports areas and recreation centers. Residents are also less likely to suffer from health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and asthma. Though Minneapolis experiences intense winters, residents stay fit at the city’s numerous fitness centers.\nResidents of Washington, D.C. are less likely to be obese, more likely to walk or bike ..

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What are some examples of Masonic ceremonies?

In Freemasonry, a ritual or ceremony refers to the actions that are carried out and the words that are spoken in a Masonic lodge. A very important form of ceremony is the ritual for initiation into Freemasonry. In this ritual, a novice candidate is initiated into the group for the first time or a person who is already a member is progressed or promoted to a higher degree or order. This ceremony, like all others, includes a script and secret passwords, tokens and grips that add to the overall symbolism of the act. Rumors abound of initiation ceremonies that involve nooses, guns and nudity.\nCer..

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Why do people hang pairs of shoes from power lines?

In some neighborhoods, shoes are thrown over power lines at the end of a school year, while some say shoes are thrown when someone in the area leaves and moves on to better things. Another theory is that the tradition began when enlisted men would throw their boots over wires after they completed basic training or when they left the service.

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How many decisions do humans make each day?

Many different types of decisions provide the infrastructure of an individual's daily life. There are life decisions, such as those to get married, make a major purchase, have children, go to college, move, etc. Then there are major decisions that may not be life altering, but do affect the outcome of an individual's day, such as the decision to get out of bed, to bathe, go to work or school, eat, etc. Then there are decisions that are so minor that an individual may not always be consciously aware that he or she is making them.

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What are the names of the seven archangels?

The earliest known reference to the concept of seven archangels appears in the Book of Enoch.The first chapter details a group of seven angels who watch over all humankind with the archangel Michael as their leader. Most in the Jewish and Christian faiths do not consider The Book of Enoch canonical, or binding, but it made its mark on both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, and is explicitly mentioned in verses 14 and 15 of the Epistle of St. Jude.\nDifferent texts vary in how they specify the names of the seven archangels. The Bible, for instance, names only three of them explicitly. In..

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What is an upward sloping demand curve?

Conspicuous consumption is an economics phenomenon whereby consumers purchase luxury goods because of the status associated with them. Luxury automobiles, artwork and high-end designer apparel are examples of items susceptible to conspicuous consumption. The demand for these goods rise with price increases because of a belief that high prices confer substantial taste or wealth.\nDemand also rises with price increases for items known as “Giffen goods.” These goods yield an upward sloping demand curve because demand fluctuations relative to price result from the sum of the substitution effec..

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How do people in Brazil dress?

Flip flops and sandals are the most common types of shoes worn in the area. Bathing suits are also popular with both men and women.In the workplace, Brazilian people dress professionally. Men wear dark colored slacks and shirts or suits. Women wear dresses or skirt suits. Some companies are so strict on the dress codes, they ban flip flops and sneakers within the building.

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