J Happiness Stud DOI 10.1007/s10902-011-9271-9 The Silver Lining of Materialism: The Impact of Luxury Consumption on Subjective Well-Being Liselot Hudders • Mario Pandelaere Ó Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011 Abstract Materialism is a way of life characterized by the pursuit of wealth and possessions. Several studies have documented that a materialistic lifestyle is associated with diminished subjective well-being. In spite of this‚ many people continue to pursue materialistic
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After a decade of Global War On Terror --- Economic‚ social‚ political impact on Pakistan Majyd Aziz The exodus of Russians from Afghanistan‚ the megalomania of Iraq’s Saddam‚ the spread of Islam in the West‚ the domestic and external pressure on the American economy‚ the 9/11 historical event‚ and the voluminous studies of latter-day Dr Strangelove’s clones nurtured and financed by massively-funded American think tanks were all contributing factors in a series of initiatives undertaken by
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include numerous micro and macro-economic policies‚ normally known as a policy ‘mix’‚ where the macro policies are short term and micro policies are long term. There are a number of types and causes of unemployment in the Australian economy‚ all of which impact upon Australia’s economic performance. In order to understand the consequence of unemployment‚ types of unemployment must first be explored. Cyclical unemployment is that which takes place during a downturn in economic activity or a recession. Structural
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Catholic Social Teaching “Without God man neither knows which way to go‚ nor even understands who he is. As we contemplate the vast amount of work to be done‚ we are sustained by our faith that God is present alongside those who come together in his name to work for justice” (CV‚ p. 78). While the Church has made it a mission to identify the flaws of certain economic solutions throughout the years‚ it has also attempted to give a solid understanding of what could and should be done in order to
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Synthesis‚ Spectral‚ and Antibacterial Studies of Silver Nanoparticles and Silver(I) Complex of 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole Abstract : Microbes‚ such as bacteria‚ molds‚ yeasts‚ and viruses‚ in living environment are often pathogenic and cause severe infections in human beings. Therefore‚ there is a pressing need to search for new antimicrobial agents from natural and inorganic substances [1]. Antimicrobial nanoparticles mainly consist of metals‚ metal oxides‚ and many biologically derived materials
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English 100 05 / 08 / 2013 Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining There is no such thing as a perfect human mind. We are all a little fucked up –some are in worse condition than others of course‚ but deep down‚ there is something wrong with all of us. Silver Linings Playbook is an impressive romantic comedy in where this reality is being beautifully expressed. The main story is developed around the lead character; an undiagnosed bipolar man whose lost everything and whose battle with insanity is the
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DLSU Business & Economics Review 22.1 (2012)‚ pp. 119-128 An Economic Analysis of the Philippine Tourism Industry Krista Danielle Yu School of Economics‚ De La Salle University‚ Manila‚ Philippines krista.yu@dlsu.edu.ph The archipelagic nature of the Philippines‚ as well as its colonial heritage‚ offers a wealth of scenic views that invite both locals and foreigners to participate in tourism-related activities. According the Department of Tourism (2011)‚ the industry is one of the three
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Wollner Enriched Global 9 Flow of Silver The Silver trade boomed from 15701750‚making silver one of the most traded items of the time period. The flow of such h h silver during the mid16t early 18t had social and economic effects to the regions connected by the trade ‚ such as‚ increasing class distinctions in China and Europe as well as hurt the Spanish and Chinese economy. The Silver trade puts a countries such as China in situations whereas the Silver trade helps or hurt the civilization
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Economics Considered a Social Science ECO/372 July 11‚ 2012 Economics Considered a Social Science Social and political forces are in effect constantly in life. Political and social forces have a certain control on economic actions. Individuals and business organizations are affected by the current economy and by government policies and regulations (Colander‚ 2010). Societies have particular norms that affect how the economy will work. Business ideas may make have a demand by consumers
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help give people further control over their environments‚ arguing that technological progress would eventually spur social progress. In addition‚ Émile Durkheim developed the concept of functionalism in the sociological field‚ which emphasizes on the importance of interdependence between the different institutions of a society and their interaction in maintaining cultural and social unity. His most well known work‚ The Division of Labour in Society‚ which outlines how order in society could be controlled
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