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ECONOMIC GROWTH

  Introduction Economic growth refers to the persistent increase in a country’s gross domestic products over a given period of time usually one year. Economic growth is represented by an outward shift in the production possibly frontier which could be proportional or biased depending on the sectorial growth patterns. Aggregate economic growth is measured in terms of gross national product (GNP) or gross domestic product (GDP) Therefore the source of economic growth includes the following. Natural resources These include, land, forests, minerals, climate and water resources and they constitute a foundation for economic growth. However resource abundance is not a sufficient conditions for growth but rather r a necessary one because resources are optimally utilized at the least cost and waste. A good climate for example for agricultural economies can guarantee an increase in agricultural outputs and hence economic growth for example Kenya and Uganda they possess fertile soils whic...

Ways to aid the digestion of carbohydrates

  By staying Stay Hydrated . Low fluid intake is a common cause of constipation Experts recommends drinking 50–66 ounces (1.5–2 liters) of non-caffeinated fluids per day to prevent constipation. However, you may need more if you live in a warm climate or exercise strenuously In addition to water, you can also meet your fluid intake with herbal teas and other non-caffeinated beverages such as seltzer water and this also will help in the digestion of carbohydrates. Another way to help meet your fluid intake needs is to include fruits and vegetables that are high in water, such as cucumber, zucchini, celery, tomatoes, melons, strawberries, grapefruit and peaches Eating Foods that help digestion of carbohydrates they include some of the following Foods containing ginger Ginger is a plant that can reduce bloating and other digestive problems. Dried ginger powder is an excellent spice for flavoring meals, and a person can also use slices of ginger root to make tea. Choose a qua...

Sustainable livelihoods

  Sustainable livelihoods are a means of making a living. It encompasses people's capabilities, assets, income and activities required to secure the necessities of life. A livelihood is sustainable when it can cope with and recover from the stresses and shocks and maintain or enhance its capabilities and assets both now and in the future without undermining the natural resource base (Chambers & Conway 2016). A livelihood is deemed sustainable when it can cope with and recover from known or expected stresses and shocks and maintain or enhance its capabilities, assets and activities for current and future generations without compromising the natural resource base. Agricultural productivity Agricultural production means the production of any growing grass or crop attached to the surface of the land, whether or not the grass or crop is to be sold commercially, and the production of any farm animals, including farmed elk, whether or not the animals are to be sold commercial...

The way to Enlightment

 Fear God and love your neighbor and use no deceit, swear not, neither lie and let all your actions be sincere. Here, O man! is the grand Seal of all earthly "wisdom, the true talisman of human happiness. When you shall accomplish this, behold nothing will be impossible to you as far as God permits it then with all speed apply Your mind and heart to attain knowledge and wisdom with all humility through Your dependence  on God alone, the author of all things that cannot die .barret magus The path of light . To know yourself is to know God, for it is a spiritual gift from God that enables a man to know himself. This gift very few profess, as may be daily seen. How many are there tossed about to and fro’ upon the dangerous sea of contending passions, and who are more light than feathers! How many in this great world who place their chief test good in wickedness and lechery! See their actions, manners, and dispositions these poor, unfortunate, miserable victims, such is their fata...

PLAUSIBLE STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE ADOPTED TO KEEP THE FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES S AFLOAT IN THE WORLD OF ADVERSARIES

 The plausible strategies that can be adopted to keep the Financial Cooperatives s afloat in the world of adversaries Policy  measures have to be put in place in order to lower the base rate which has positive effects on aggregate demand and house hold abilities to serve debt hence lowering bank cash reserve ratios, government bond buying programs should be implemented and debt moratorium for banks. Work safety strategy By taking hygiene measures at workplace and front stores following the service operation procedures. Introducing body temperature gun at every entrance of ware houses, offices and factories in order to reduce the spread of a pandemic. Internal operation management strategy Cooperatives are supposed to expand their teleworker arrangements and canceling or postponing events that require face to face exchange and to also increase pay for those working under lock down, while asking vulnerable workers to stay home on paid special leave. Work protection strategy Coop...

THE IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND PANDEMICS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL AND COOPERATIVE WORLD.

  Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and hurricanes inflict serious damage and so seem to be bad for the economy. For firms or companies, natural disasters destroy tangible assets such as buildings and equipment as well as human capital and thereby deteriorate their production capacity. These adverse impacts may sometimes be fatal to the firms and result in them being forced to close down. Nevertheless the academic evidence on the economic impact of natural disasters is mixed. As reviewed in surveys such as Noy and Vu (2010) and Loayza et al. (2012), the existing studies report that natural disasters may even promote growth. One possible mechanism behind this positive impact is the enhancement of the productivity of the economy’s corporate sector – as reported in Skidmore and Toya (2002) and Crespo Cuaresma et al (2008). But because these studies use aggregate data, they cannot answer why and how corporate productivity improves due to natural disasters. We th...

SOURCES OF STRESS IN AN ORGANISATION

  Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or physiological strain. Stress is your body response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however makes a big difference to your overall well being. Sometime, the best way to manage your stress involves changing your situation. All other times, the best strategy involves changing the way you respond to the situation. Developing a clear understanding of how stress impacts your physical and mental health is important. It is also important to recognize how your mental and physical health affects your stress level. There are several types of stress including acute stress, episodic stress, and chronic stress. An organisation or organisation is an entity such as a company, an institution or association comprising one or more people and having a particular purpose. The word is derived from the Greek word organon, which means ...