Climate Change and Agriculture in Europe Agriculture is one of the most significant contributors to the economy of many states. Due to the importance of the practice, many nationalists take to it. Over recent years, there has been an increase in global climate change due to the activities that people are involved in. One of the contributors is the greenhouse gases, industrialization, among others. This paper explains the relationship between agricultural activities in Europe and their impact on climate change. Fellmann, T., Witzke, P., Weiss, F., Doorslaer, V.B., Drabik, D., Huck, I., Salputra, G., Jansson, T., &Leip, A. (2018). Mitigation and adaptation strategies global change. Springer Netherlands, 23: 451. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11027-017-9743-2 The article is an explanation of the effects that Agriculture has in the production of greenhouse gases such as methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O). The gases are emitted from fertilizer usage, animal manures and burning of the crop remains in open areas. The accumulation of such gases enhance the formation of acid rain, and in return, the agricultural sector is a; also affected significantly.. It also explains the effects…
Employment interest Overview of the organization or corporation I want to work for Microsoft Corporation. The company is located in Redmond, Washington, in the United States. The company deals in the software industry. The corporation’s mission is “to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more” (Harris & Ashley 119). Microsoft is a multinational company since its operations are done in more than 200 countries, but its management is based in their country of origin, Unites States of America Partial analysis Microsoft Corporation Microsoft organization is subjected to various political factors. One of the worst political threats facing Microsoft is the risk of invasion by the military. The company is well-developed, and thus, the military may interfere with it due to the security crisis in the world. Secondly, intellectual property protection also affects the operations of Microsoft politically. Legal and regulatory factors affecting Microsoft include copyright, patent, or intellectual law. Such exposes the company to such problems as copyrights infringement or copying from other upcoming companies dealing with software technology. Data protection is also affecting Microsoft…
Analysis of Yield Curves, Risk Premiums and Cooperate Bonds Question 1 Yield Curve The yield curve displays the level of debt interest for different maturities. It shows the return that an investor is aiming to make on loans for a specific time (Bauer & Mertens, 2018). Correlation on the vertical axis and time of maturity on the horizontal axis is shown in the graph. At different points in the economic cycle, the curve can take various forms, but typically it slopes upwards. Throughout the broader scheme of things, finance, economists, investors, market observers, and others are involved in deciding whether interest rates for bonds will adjust depending on various maturities (Bauer & Mertens, 2018). While no one can predict the future, the yield curves help to understand the trends. Normal yield curve Normal yield curves indicate that bonds with longer maturity have higher interest rates than short-term ones because the long-range risk of keeping bonds, such as inflation, requires higher income (Bauer & Mertens, 2018). Inverted yield curve Inverted yield curves are indicators of higher returns for short-term bonds…
Traditional learning has proven to be more effective Despite a lot of information insisting on the trend of online learning, there are aspects of classroom learning that can never be substituted. Classroom or traditional education is a method of learning that depends mainly on the teacher’s interaction with students in a class set up, and it is the most common mode of learning. I believe that traditional education is more effective than distance learning since it has not been replaced but rather complemented by online studies. As more people get access to online learning technology, many have come to prefer online education because they think it is more suitable for flexibility, cost, and pace of the learners. However, traditional learning has proven to be more effective due to various reasons, such as student-tutor interactions, concrete learning platforms, and practical lessons. First and foremost, traditional learning allows tutors to interact with their students during their numerous classes; thus it is beneficial to both of them. Besides, tutors have to understand learners’ needs and establish a relationship with them to pass on…
US COVID-19 Response Introduction COVID-19 is a contagious disease brought about by a newly revealed virus known as the coronavirus. Those infected with COVID-19 virus often experience mild to severe respiratory disorders and can recover even with no special medical attention. Individuals who are age sixty and above, as well as those having other medical illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, severe respiratory disease, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, are more susceptible to the coronavirus and other infections as well. Having enough information about the virus is the best way of preventing and controlling it. Many world governments are still trying to prevent and control the spread of this virus among their citizens and foreigners. This essay is will argue for and against the United States government response in handling the COVID-19 virus. The government has positively to the task of controlling the spread of the virus but has also neglected some essential measures. Positive or negative response emanates from what the government or people do after knowing its root of origin, effects as well as how it is passed from one…
How Andrew Chung and his 1955 Capital are Planning to Take Over Chinese Markets After leaving Kholsa Ventures where he made a name for himself as a top-notch business leader, Andrew Chung is now shaking the business world with his new firm, 1955 Capital. He started this new business entity in 2015 with its headquarters in San Francisco. During his five-year stint at Kholsa, this celebrated business leader has led numerous investments in the energy and technology sectors. In addition to this, Chung took advantage of his fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese to help more than ten companies set root in the Chinese markets. Armed with his new venture capital firm, he hopes to leverage his experience to bridge the gap between U.S. companies and the Chinese market.. $200 million already raised Recently, Chung announced to the media that he had already raised more than $200 million to be directed towards helping U.S. companies get into the Chinese markets. He went on to say that 1955 Capital will primarily invest the funds in technologies in the…
Environmental issues in china Introduction An environmental issue in china affects the country’s human health and biophysical environment. Increase industrialization and laxity in ecological oversight are the leading cause of these problems. These problems have been acknowledged, and various responses have been made, therefore resulting in remarkable improvement by the Chinese government. But, the reactions have mainly been blamed as inadequate (Olson, 2000).in the past, a lot has been happening regarding citizens’ activism against the government of china’s decisions that are viewed as environmentally damaging. Furthermore, the work of non-governmental forces, such as environmental lawyers, journalists, and others, has been severely affected due to the limited conduct of china’s governments’ undemocratic regime in regards to environmental policies. This paper is highlighting factors affecting china’s environmental issues. Environmental Issues in China Consumptions of areas greater than the areas used as farmland by desertification have remained a problem in china. Although land pollution has been dealt with in some areas, it is still spreading at a highly alarming rate over the years, as approximately 30% of the entire country’s surface…
1955 Capital to Open Chinese Markets for U.S Star-ups The Chinese markets offer a lucrative opportunity for any business that seeks to grow and succeed. Most western companies and especially start-ups, have a challenging time setting up in this market. The entrepreneur and celebrated business leader Andrew Chung and his new venture capital firm, 1955 Capital, is looking to change this. This venture capital firm is based in San Francisco, California, and since its founding in 2015 made major strides towards bridging the gap between American start-ups and the Chinese markets. Accelerating tech commercialization The primary goal of this new venture capital firm is accelerating tech commercialization. Andrew Chung has so far raised more than $200 million which he intends to invest in start-ups to speed up their tech commercialization. This celebrated business leader revealed that with this new fund, his company would target companies that are less than three years to commercialization. The primary target technologies for this firm will be in the food, agriculture, health, education and energy sectors.. Previously, Chung worked at Kholsa…
A research proposal submitted to the Department of Agricultural Economics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Nairobi 2017 DECLARATION AND APPROVAL DECLARATION This proposal is my original work and has not been presented for examination in this or any other university for the award of a degree Gichungi Hannah Mumbi Signature……………………………………………………………………..Date……………………………………….. APPROVAL: This proposal has been submitted for examination with our approval as supervisors: Dr. Patrick Irungu (Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Nairobi) Signature………………………………….. Date……………………………………….. Dr. John Busienei (Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Nairobi) Signature………………………………….. Date……………………………………….. Dr. Beatrice Muriithi (Social Science and Impact Assessment Unit, ICIPE, Nairobi) Signature ……………………… Date……………………………. ABSTRACT In Kenya, women represent a tremendous productive resource in the agricultural sector, which contributes 26% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More than 80% of farmers in this country are women. Reaching a point of gender equality and empowering women in agriculture is therefore crucial for agricultural development and food security. However, the role…
In what ways does GDP overstate income within a nation Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be termed as one of the most widely used measures of the production or output of any economy. It can be summed up as the total value of the services and goods that are produced within the borders of a given country for a specified period. This can be monthly, quarterly, or also annually. The value obtained is used to determine the net income of each citizen of the nation by dividing through by the entire population. This number can either be higher or lower than the actual income of the common citizen. This gives birth to the idea of overstatement and understatement of the income of a country (Benford et al, 2016). Overstatement occurs when the determined income is more than the actual income that a citizen receives. This can be affected by the inclusions that are made during the calculation of the GDP of the country. A country might have a high GDP while the income of the common citizen is very low.…