After returning from Bulgaria I became interested in the popular history of communism in films from both the West and the East. Communist culture was both far worse than I imagined, and, in some respects (notably, its educational system), far more sophisticated and enlightened than I imagined. The present list does not do justice to
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A List in Progress Compiled by T. Birch Last Edited: 2/21/02 The following is a brief list of some eminently enjoyable films that are generally not on the standard lists of “all-time great” films. Some are relatively low-budget specials that really had no chance to be popular because of their subject matter or style. Others
Read MoreThe concept of absolute advantage seems to imply that entities (countries, corporations, people) ought to seek economic opportunities where they have absolute advantages over competitors (e.g., through obtaining a monopoly). The concept of absolute advantage tends to support a WINER-LOSER psychology of trade. In contrast, the concept of comparative advantage, developed by economist David Ricardo in
Read MoreCommercial Resources Byte Level Reseach, Inc. provides expertise in Web Globalization. Services include custom consulting and reports on uses of the Web in global business. Selected Bibliography These materials have been listed in various academic bibliographies. They have been used, or have been recommended in, university courses. Some of the same titles also appear in
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