Unions have strong power in France, and their influence has also resulted in a high cost of doing business in France and stifled economic growth. The result of the old French economic structure has been characterized as "a bloated public sector, high state spending, high corporate and payroll taxes and a rigid labour market," each of which creates a drag on the French economy (Howarth, 2008)
Manufacturing output is less sophisticated than that of France and is oriented towards textiles, food and beverages, metals, chemicals and shipbuilding (CIA World Factbook, 2010). In recent years, the Spanish economy has grown largely due to a robust real estate sector, characterized by foreign and domestic speculators driving prices up (Krugman, 2010)
This turmoil could potentially see Spain removed from the Eurozone, or worse yet bring down the Euro. The Spanish government disputes Krugman's view, although that view was mirrored by EU economics commissioner Joaquin Almunia so the credibility of the Spanish finance minister must be called into question as a mere attempt to defend against a rapid increase in the cost of Spanish debt (Evans-Pritchard, 2010)
However, the deficit spending looks to be sustained for the foreseeable future, as there is little hope of Spain regaining its economic growth since the housing market is oversupplied and there is little in the way of value-added manufacturing relative to other European countries. Spain is also racked with infrastructure issues such as strong unions and rigid job protection that will make reform efforts difficult, leaving the government without the income needed to reduce the deficit (Abend, 2010)
Further illustration will be given that explained how Russia was portrayed by the westerns. Moreover, it also demonstrates Russians 'self' was defined based on the expectations of westerns (Kaempf, 2010)
Yet, soon after the introduction of Catalan and Basque movements, the Spanish nationalist once again unified for the identification of various regions. It is said that the Spanish nationalism is clearly seen in the 20th century which is followed by great struggle among the periphery and the centre (Muro and Quiroga, 2005)
The conservative rulers tried to highlight and focus the ethnic elements. However, as observed, the nationalism of Spain has never been purely civic or ethnic (Rogozen-Soltar, 2007)
He effectively concludes that Spain's power had not so much to do with coerciveness and war, but it had more to do with the changes going on in the world -- which includes changes in technology, demography and the economies of the territories it was gaining. RECEPTIONS: Kamen's book has been under scrutiny, as are other books similar to Kamen's that have the purpose of other books that try to analyze "empires" of the past because many believe that the existence of long-term empires has to do with rulers limiting their transformative power while extending their power at the same time (Cooper 2004a)
He effectively concludes that Spain's power had not so much to do with coerciveness and war, but it had more to do with the changes going on in the world -- which includes changes in technology, demography and the economies of the territories it was gaining. RECEPTIONS: Kamen's book has been under scrutiny, as are other books similar to Kamen's that have the purpose of other books that try to analyze "empires" of the past because many believe that the existence of long-term empires has to do with rulers limiting their transformative power while extending their power at the same time (Cooper 2004a)
Ishwaran points out that anthropology is vital in international studies for the simple reason that a country's past and present features (revealed through anthropological studies) determine its political and socio-economic actions and characteristics. The mix of anthropology and international studies helps explain the "cross-cultural political sociology today" and combines theoretical, methodological and practical to help "policy makers in both the simpler and in the more complex societies, by bringing to their attention descriptions of what does and does not necessarily follow in the wake of modernization, under specific conditions" (Ishwaran)
Given the change which is occurring in applied anthropology these days, it is tempting to leave the definitional question at that and go on to the next question." The American Anthropological Association (2009) puts a different spin on the concept and presents its linguistic heritage
Sources Woolls, D. (2011, November 3), Spain unemployment claims in October up by 134,000, Yahoo News, Associated Press
Sources Woolls, D. (2011, November 3), Spain unemployment claims in October up by 134,000, Yahoo News, Associated Press
Sources Woolls, D. (2011, November 3), Spain unemployment claims in October up by 134,000, Yahoo News, Associated Press
Sources Woolls, D. (2011, November 3), Spain unemployment claims in October up by 134,000, Yahoo News, Associated Press
Spain adopted Europe's trade agreements, taxes, and policies regarding fisheries and agriculture. Economic integration was essential forced upon Spain as a result of EU membership, making it the highest priority (Royo, 2006)
While the early years were characterized by a strong focus on internal matters relating to integration, this process can be seen to have culminated in Spain's adoption of the euro. From that point, Spain has become an agent of change, and one of the main drivers of the EU economic agenda (Gillespie & Young, 2001)
Weeks after the attacks, black ribbons of mourning were still seen hanging in shops, cafes and even car windows. Relatives and strangers made shrines to the victims of candles, flowers and hand written prayers, at the Atocha station where 191 people lost their lives (Adler 2004)
2%, around 9% higher than in 2000. The victory over the right-wing government by the left was precedent-shattering: "never in the history of our democracy has a party beaten the absolute majority of the opposition, never has a candidate achieved power at the first attempt" wrote El Mundo, Spain's largest newspaper (Bailey 2004)
.He suggested that the Spanish government had clung to the supposition that a Basque separatist group, ETA, was responsible and failed to tell the public about emerging evidence that Islamic extremists might have detonated the bombs" (Sanger & Johnston 2004)