WHY ARE SOME COUNTRIES RICH AND OTHERS POOR

The experience of countries in transition from a planned to a market oriented
economy has varied greatly. The clearest differences are between the East Asian
countries, China and Vietnam, and the countries of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
and the former Soviet Union (FSU). China and Vietnam h[r]

There are several reasons why growth and development have been uneven
across countries and over time: high income inequality; state capture by
elites and powerful groups; weak state and private institutions related to
perennial problems of corruption, rule of law, property rights, and capacity
to fo[r]

comparative advantage following a trade liberalization. However, they do not examine the roleof …nancial factors in their work.3with the endowment of a given country? Financial development could in this casejust reinforce ine¢ cient exporting patterns with adverse allocative consequences.In contrast[r]

People work for money and moreMost people work because they need money to live. This is not truefor some people who prefer to do it as a hobby, passion or research.Some others work because they need something to do besidessleeping, eating and watching television al[r]

  I. Choose the word or phrase(a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.(3 pts) 1. Mr Nam ___________ is a well- known doctor in our city, has just moved to Hanoi. a. who                         b. whic[r]

PERSONALITY TESTThis personality test will tell you how sociable you are and how others see you in yourrelationships. We spend most of our lives in communities, among people. Some of us feel reallycomfortable in the company of others and are able to c[r]

Some common idiomsHere are some common idioms in English.Rise to the occasionWhen you rise to the occasion, you are able to cope with the circumstances.See eye to eyeWhen you do not see eye to eye with someone, you do not agree with them.Fair and squareIf a deal is[r]

PREFACEThe WTO is playing a novel role in regional trade ralations. Access to amulti lateral dispute settlement system is helping to scrutinize and anchor themore lax regional disciplines. Pressure through exposure can help countries,particularly third world countries that ar[r]

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TRY TO FIND THE WORD THAT SUITSEACH SENTENCE BEST. YOU MAY HAVE TO ADD A PREFIX, SUFFIX ORBOTH TO THE WORD IN BRACKETS :1. The flood caused the complete _________________________________of both houses . (destruct)2. He is a kind, _____________________________ person . (love)3. This kid is completely[r]

My essay for IELTS topic:
In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Dis[r]

be supportive and patient. Children may slam door and refuse to do some things becausethey want to feel independence.Another important aspect of this is that parents are the first people who must worn theirchildren about the danger of drugs and cigarettes and