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Word of the Week! Indemnify Richmond Writing Special thanks to Professor Jack A. Molenkamp, who teaches Business Law classes to students at UR. He finds that this term, and many other legal ones, new to his students. That is not too damning, really; for me I first thought of Billy Wilders excellent Double Indemnity, a signature work of film noir starring some of the finest talents in Hollywood: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. Yes, those greats in a thriller involvinginsurance. Hence, the public domain (I dont need legal problems) photo from that film. When I took a Communications Law course during my run-up to gradate work in Journalism, I found an entire lexicon of words that seemed familiar but had different meanings; other words were entirely foreign to me. Most youngsters do not think about insurance; hence, the lack of familiarity with indemnity. Professor Molenkamp responded to my query for more information about how the word works in his field. He recommended Blacks Law Dictionary for a definitive answer, but added: he LawDictionary.org defines “indemnify” as “[t]o save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to give security for the reimbursement of a person in case of an anticipated loss falling upon him. Also to make good; to compensate; to make reimbursement to one of a loss already incurred by him.” In my world, the word comes up largely in two contexts:   First, with respect to principal/agency relationships where the principal agrees to indemnify the agent for his or her activities.   Thus, a corporation will generally agree to indemnify corporate officers for their actions, as long as they are not in violation of the law.   Second, with respect to merger and acquisition transactions, where the seller agrees to indemnify the purchaser for a breach of the seller’s representations or covenants. Variations of the word are used as other forms of speech:   thus, indemnity or indemnification, as nouns.   In addition, the one who gives an indemnity (or who agrees to indemnify) is the indemnitor; the recipient, the indemnitee. The OED looks back as far as the 17th Century for earliest recorded uses, and they describe situations involving financial protection against possible future damages or injury: there we have the modern association with insurance. But the same definition includes more, to secure against legal responsibility for past or future actions or events. When you sign a waiver for that white-water rafting or at the gun range, the proprietors have used that document in this sense. Of course, they have insurance as well! No usage in the OED dates later than the end of the 19th Century. I suppose that is a good thing: legal definitions should remain stable for a long time. One footnote: theres an obsolete usage meaning to hurt or harm. Please send us words and metaphors useful in academic writing by e-mailing me (jessid -at- richmond -dot- edu) or leaving a comment below. See all of our Metaphors of the Month  here  and Words of the Week  here.

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Theme Of Machismo In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold

Page 1 Izaak Dittrich Hour: 2 Mrs. Mosiman 10/5/2017 Rough Draft Machismo is defined as strong or aggressive masculine pride. Machismo was very prevalent in latin america during the 1950’s when the novella takes place. M`en were often viewed as the head of the families, the providers, and the decision makes. Women didnt have that say in just about everything. Women were viewed as house women, and the ones who would take care of the children. They rarely worked or had any job, unless they were poor and did jobs like being a maid, child caretaker, etc. Men were generally proud of the machismo, it made them feel powerful, being the decision maker and bread winners gave them an immense feeling of pride and joy. Machismo often valued honor†¦show more content†¦Also, when the Vicario brothers murder Santiago Nissar which is a sin. Father Amador and everyone else agree that it is justified because it was done out of honor. â€Å"But we are innocent,’ said Pedro Vicario. ‘Perhaps befor God,’ said Father Amador. ‘ Before God and man†¦ it was a matter of honor,’ said Pablo Vicario† (49). This shows that if even father Amador dictates that the murder is not a sin how will anyone believe murder is wrong. Even if it is to avenge ones sister, murder is never right. It really shows how machismo and honor are valued over one of the ten commandments in church. Machismo through the noella is used to show strong masculine pride in the characters. We see this through Santiago Nasar and him always sleeping with a gun under his pillow. â€Å"He always slept the way his father had slept, with the weapon hidden in the pillowcase† (3). This act of always having a gun under his pillow shows that Nasar is always ready to defend himself against others and most of all defend his family from others. Having a gun in itself is a massive form of machismo because a woman would never have a gun in those times. Even today for a women to own a gun is way odder than a man owning a gun. We masculi nity a thorough he Vicario brothers and them being animal slaughterers. â€Å" I reminded them that the Vicario brothers Page: 3 sacrificed the same hogs they raised, which were so familiar to them that they called them by their names. ThatsShow MoreRelatedTheme Of Machismo In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold732 Words   |  3 PagesWhat is machismo? Machismo is when a man feels that he deserves the obedience and respect of all women around him. The novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a novella of a murder story retold after 70 years of it happening the novel was published in 1981. In the novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold readers notice several themes throughout the story one of them is machismo. 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The auth or’s choice in doing so is important simply because the novella is based on a real life story which occurred in Sucre, Colombia, in 1951, where he had lived. The incident happened while Gabriel Garcia Marquez was in college studying journalism, just like the narrator of the novel. Marquez Theme Of Machismo In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold What is machismo? Machismo is when a man feels that he deserves the obedience and respect of all women around him. The novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a novella of a murder story retold after 70 years of it happening the novel was published in 1981. In the novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold readers notice several themes throughout the story one of them is machismo. In the novel â€Å"Chronicle of A Death Foretold† the role of men greatly impacts the story with their actions as they are seen as machos. The reader doesn’t just see machismo through the actions of men, but through the actions of society in the novel. Women during this time period didn’t have a saying like men did only what they were told. In the Vicario†¦show more content†¦At the Vicario household the narrator states, â€Å"Bayardo San Romà ¡n didn’t enter, but softly pushed his wife into the house without speaking a word. Then he kissed Pura Vicario on the cheek and spoke to her in a very deep, dejected voice, but with great tenderness. â€Å"Thank you for everything, Mother,† he told her. â€Å"You’re a saint.†( 75-76) This quote shows the reader that Bayardo is very disappointed that his wife is not a virgin since it will damage his reputation in the city and to the point where he takes her back home to her parents. At the court the narrator states, â€Å"We killed him openly,† Pedro Vicario said, â€Å"but we’re innocent.† â€Å"Perhaps before God,† said Father Amador. â€Å"Before God and before men,† ( 78-79). This quote shows the re ader that the Vicario brothers went as far as killing Santiago for sleeping with their sister for a matter of the family honor. Almost as if killing him would restore her virginity. While with Clotilde the narrator states,â€Å"Now they haven’t got anything to kill anybody with,† he said. â€Å"That’s not why,† said Clotilde Armenta. â€Å"It’s to spare those poor boys from the horrible duty that’s fallen on them.† (90) This quote tells the reader that in order for the Vicario brothers to bear with their pain and embarrassment they had to kill Santiago to feel somewhat better in themselves. They could also not bear with the dent that it had made in their reputation. Their families was impacted through the actions ofShow MoreRelatedTheme Of Machismo In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold969 Words   |  4 PagesPage 1 Izaak Dittrich Hour: 2 Mrs. Mosiman 10/5/2017 Rough Draft Machismo is defined as strong or aggressive masculine pride. 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He is willing to risk his life in its defense and it’s conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.† Gabriel Garcia Marquez bases the novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, off of a true account of a murder that occurred in Sucre, Columbia. In the Columbian culture presented in this novel, he portrays the theme of honor as a fundamental value and important value that everyone is obligated to respect. Marquez does this through repetition to highlight the idea that actions takenRead MoreChronicle Of A Death Foretold1866 Words   |  8 PagesReflective statement: Chronicle of a Death Foretold The expectations of society and status quo are an important influence in Chronicle of a Death Foretold. The various interactive oral presentations that my classmates presented discussed an array of topics which included roles of women and machismo, specifically how women were forced to accept the unfair social expectations placed on them and how men were expected to exemplify macho behavior. My classmates’ presentations also helped me to gainRead MoreThe Products Of Gender Stereotypes And Concepts Of Alpha Male And The Vicario Brothers 965 Words   |  4 Pagesmale’, and it is evident that they have been forced by society to kill a man, but this by itself does not represent a strong critique against machismo as the only consequences seen are a restricted individuality and freedom, and an act that was probably not seen as immoral by the readers at that time. In order to make a strong, effective critique against machismo, Garcia Marquez describes the murder as a traumatizing experience and explains its numerous negative impacts. The murder itself is describedRead MoreChronicle Of A Death Foretold Point Of View Analysis1555 Words   |  7 PagesIn the novella Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, uses the element point of view supported by certain motifs to portray society and how its gender roles affect the narration. 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Tv News vs. Internet News Free Essays

It is hard to believe that just a few years ago, watching TV or reading newspapers were the only ways of gathering news. Nowadays as thanks to the Internet there is one more option, the question whether it is best to rely on television news, or to follow online news emerged. When set beside, those two ways of gathering news seem to be enormously different. We will write a custom essay sample on Tv News vs. Internet News or any similar topic only for you Order Now The biggest difference between online news and television news is the access to information. While watching news on TV, we are dependent on broadcast schedule of any TV station. By contrast, there is no schedule involved in following online news. The access to information is constant and it is the user’s choice when to follow the news. Secondly, compared to television news, the amount of online information seems to be much more greater. While on TV only the most important pieces of everyday news are broadcast, the Internet offers basically unlimited amount of information concerning every branch of science and all fields of life. Nevertheless, the quality of television news still remains much more higher, as online articles are often anonymous or unverified. Last but not least, unlike television news, following online news gives the reader the possibility of commenting on any given article. While watching television news, the receiver only gathers the news, whereas the online news follower may participate in live â€Å"debate† and express his view on every piece of news presented. To sum up, there are many differences between television news and online news, such as the access to information, the quality of news, or the receiver’s participation. While online news seems to be more available and gives the receiver the chance to comment, the television news still remains more reliable. It is up to the receiver to choose what is more important to him. How to cite Tv News vs. Internet News, Papers

Versailles Persuasive Essay Example For Students

Versailles Persuasive Essay The Treaty of Versailles was intended to be a peace agreement between the Allies and the Germans. Versailles created political discontent and economic chaos in Germany. The Peace Treaty of Versailles represented the results of hostility and revenge and opened the door for a dictator and World War II. November 11, 1918 marked the end of the first World War. Germany had surrendered and signed an armistice agreement. The task of forming a peace agreement was now in the hands of the Allies. In December of 1918, the Allies met in Versailles to start on the peace settlement.The main countries and their respective representatives were: The United States, Woodrow Wilson; Great Britain, David Lloyd George; and France, George Clemenceau. At first, it had seemed the task of making peace would be easy.However, once the process started, the Allies found they had conflicting ideas and motives surrounding the reparations and wording of the Treaty of Versailles. It seemed the Allies had now found themselves engaged in another battle. We will write a custom essay on Versailles Persuasive specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now Woodrow Wilson (1856 1924), the twenty-eighth President of the United States (1913 1921).In August of 1914, when World War I began, there was no question that the United States would remain neutral. Wilson didnt want to enter the European War or any other war for that matter.However, as the war continued, it became increasingly obvious that the United States could no longer sit on the sidelines. German submarines had sunk American tankers and the British liner, Lusitania, in May 1915, killing almost twelve hundred people, including 128 Americans.This convinced Wilson to enter World War I, on the allied side. As the war continued, Wilson outlined his peace program, which was centered around fourteen main points. They (fourteen points) were direct and simple: a demand that future agreements be open covenants of peace, openly arrived at; an insistence upon absolute freedom of the seas; and, as the fourteenth point, the formation of a general association of nations.The fourteen points g ave people a hope of peace and lay the groundwork for the armistice that Germany ultimately signed in November 1918. Although the United States was instrumental in ending the war, Wilson was still more interested in a peace without victors than annexing German colonies or reparations (payment for war damages). However, as the Allies began discussions of the peace treaty, the European allies rejected Wilsons idealism and reasoning. It soon became increasingly obvious that the allies were seeking revenge and Germany was destined to be crippled economically and socially by its enemies. David Lloyd George (1863 1945), who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain (1916 1922), governed through the latter part of the war and the early post war years.Britain and Germany were, historically, always rivals. Before the war, for instance, Germany challenged Britains famous powerful and unstoppable navy by dramatically increasing the amount of money spent on their navy. In terms of losses, Britain absorbed thirty-six percent of the debt incurred by the allies and seventeen percent of the wars total casualties.After the war, Britain faced tough economic problems. Their exports were at an all time low due to outdated factories, high tariffs, and competition from other countries. As a direct result, Britain suffered from high unemployment, which of course, affected the well being of the country. Britain had its pride and nationalism stripped. The Treaty of Versailles would provide an opportunity to seek revenge for their losses. They were also seeking annexation of German colon ies in Africa. Georges Clemenceau (1841 1929) was the Premier of France (1906-1909) and (1917-1920).As Britain, France had a rivalry with Germany but the Frenchs ill feelings were even more intensive. Nationalism created tensions between France and Germany. The French bitterly resented their defeat in the Franco Prussian War and were eager to seek revenge. Moreover, they were determined to regain Alsace Lorraine.This gave the French the motivation of increasing their military strength and ultimately, destroying their life-long enemies. During the war, Frances portion of the war debt amounted to twenty percent. Their loss, in terms of war casualties, was thirty-three percent.Most of the battles were fought on French soil. This resulted in the destruction of ten million farm acres, twenty thousand factories and six thousand public buildings.After the war, France suffered terribly, economically. Inflation and a deflated French Franc spurned the French to take advantage of the armistice. 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Coming to a consensus was difficult. The Treaty had to be revised several times before the final copy was signed on January 18, 1919. There was scarcely a section of the treaty which was not attacked, just as there was scarcely a section of the treaty which was not attacked.The Germans were reluctant to agree to such harsh terms. Even the most humble German was appalled by the severity of the treaty.France and Britain were both eager to have revenge on Germany but selfishly wanted each others benefits. Clemenceau pointed out that the British were making n o effort to placate the Germans at the expense of British interests. They offered no proposals to reduce the number of German ships to be handed over, or to return Germanys colonies, or to restore the German Navy, or to remove the restrictions on Germanys overseas trade. Instead, it was always at the expense of French interest that concessions were to be made.Wilson thought both France and Britain were being too vindictive and unreasonable. The allies used Wilsons Fourteen Points program to convince Germany to sign an armistice. However, once Germany complied, these points were ignored. The French, for example, had no intention of abandoning what Wilson castigated as the old diplomacy, with its secret understandings and interlocking alliances.Therefore, in the end, the European Allies, including France and Britain, received what they wanted from the treaty. The actual costs, for Germany, included: the guilt of the entire war and, paying 132 billion gold marks in reparations. Germany also lost one eighth of its land, all of its colonies, all of its overseas financial assets and limiting their once powerful military.Britain and France would receive large sums of the reparations and German colonies in Africa as mandates.France also received its wishes with Alsace-Lorraine. France would recover Alsace-Lorraine outright.However, the main delight for France and Britain was seeing Germany suffer. The biggest problem Germany had with Versailles was the war guilt, which was stated in article 231 of the Versailles Treaty. The Allies were astonished to find this particular paragraph was the most violently disputed point in the entire treaty. Article 231 stated: The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governm ents and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies. It seems weird that they would treat Germany that way after they too had been in the war. Fighting and killing were done by both sides but only the Germans were punished. If our army and our workmen had known that peace would look like this, the army would not have laid down its arms and all would have held out to the end.All Germany became very upset about the whole treaty. This aroused intense nationalist bitterness in Germany.The future looked grim and had no cause for optimism in the near future. After Versailles was in stone, Germany became a very weak country, seeking to avenge the vindictiveness and total lack of empathy shown by the allies. The German people could not resist, but, in unanimity, they could still hate.Germany suffered from great economic problems after the war. They had already lost many lives and things during the war, but now they were responsible for paying the reparations. The Germans tried paying their debts by borrowing and printing more money. They were shocked to find that incredible inflation was the result. The hardships caused by the inflation of the 1920s contributed to the political unrest of Germany after WWI.After the war, Germany became a republic (called the Weimar Republic). The Weimar Republic had many problems from the very beginning. Many Germans despised it (the Republic) because its representatives had signed the hated Versailles Treaty.There were revolts by both a communism party and a fascism party. In the end, the fascists party wa s favoured because they were extreme nationalists, who denounced the Versailles Treaty and opposed the democratic goals of the Weimar Republic.With the rise of fascism came the rise of Hitler and his Nazi Party. .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .postImageUrl , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .centered-text-area { min-height: 80px; position: relative; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:hover , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:visited , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:active { border:0!important; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .clearfix:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 { display: block; transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; width: 100%; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #95A5A6; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:active , .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; background-color: #2C3E50; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .centered-text-area { width: 100%; position: relative ; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .ctaText { border-bottom: 0 solid #fff; color: #2980B9; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-decoration: underline; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .postTitle { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .ctaButton { background-color: #7F8C8D!important; color: #2980B9; border: none; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 26px; moz-border-radius: 3px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none; width: 80px; min-height: 80px; background: url(https://artscolumbia.org/wp-content/plugins/intelly-related-posts/assets/images/simple-arrow.png)no-repeat; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:hover .ctaButton { background-color: #34495E!important; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .centered-text { display: table; height: 80px; padding-left : 18px; top: 0; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525 .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525-content { display: table-cell; margin: 0; padding: 0; padding-right: 108px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 100%; } .u6338e088e4b74ddb840ebd95ac71d525:after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; } READ: The importance of information systems EssayAdolph Hitler, of the Nazi Party, preached a racist brand of fascism. His party kept expanding, benefiting from growing unemployment, fear of communism, Hitlers self-certainty, and the difference of his political rivals.When Hitler became chancellor in January 1933, he began rebuilding a promising future for Germany.He promised jobs and benefits to all classes of people. Almost all Germans felt compelled to listen and obey Hitlers extreme ideas of fascism because for some, he was their last hope. Hitler knew how to win peoples obedience, through their fears and insecurities. Hitler successfully appealed to a Germany that was humil iated by defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles of 1919.Hitler succeeded and began to regain Germanys strength. Germany was too powerful to be suppressed for long.Hitler broke many rules contained in the Treaty of Versailles. For example, Hitler sent troops into the demilitarized Rhineland and the French did not respond. This and other scenarios gave Hitler the incentive to invade other countries and ultimately, invade Poland and started World War II. With WWII came the dreadful horrors of the Holocaust. Hitler had ordered the deaths of at least five million Jews.Not only did he orchestrate these mass murders, but he also influenced countless individuals to think and act in the same disgraceful manner. Hitler may have had sick and shameful ideas but he certainly knew how to be a manipulative leader. He played on the fears and insecurities of the people and used their weaknesses to win their loyalty. In conclusion, The Treaty of Versailles was supposed to represent the peaceful ending to World War I, however, it became the prelude to another war. It was originally an effort to restore order and provide a peaceful conclusion to World War I. The ill feelings and economic upheaval that resulted provided the perfect climate for Hitlers dominance, in post-war Germany. The contributors/participants of Versailles had other motives behind the peace agreement other than a peace settlement. Their selfish actions resulted in, not only the economic hardship of Germany, but inflation and unemployment in all of Europe. The severity of the reparations contained in this document set the stage for history to repeat itself. Therefore, the very way in which the Treaty of Versailles was forced on the German people stored up the material for the next round.

Bill Clinton Leadership

Bill Clinton Leadership Introduction Bill Clinton is one of the most famous politicians in the History of the United States of America. He served as the governor of Arkansas and later on became the president of the United States of America serving between 1993 and 2001 (Mas 325).Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Bill Clinton Leadership specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More It is during his reign as the president that USA exhibited the concept of effective leadership. This was achieved through the leadership of President Bill Clinton. This essay shall therefore focus on Bill Clintons leadership qualities, styles and the success that he achieved as president. To achieve this, the essay shall focus on the qualities that Clinton had and the impacts of his administration during the two terms that he served as president. Leadership of Bill Clinton For an individual to be an effective leader, he/she needs to possess several qualities. Such an individual needs to be visionary, understanding, rational, conscious of the culture, team player, ambitious, reliable, possess communication and social skills, humble, able to influence masses and be knowledgeable (Cohen 8). Bill Clinton possessed most of these qualities. This may have contributed greatly into developing him into a successful and effective leader. In the process of his leadership, Bill Clinton experienced ups and downs. An example is his demise was his scandal with Monica Lewinsky. It should be noted that during the time when Clinton was facing this scandal, he remained confident and charismatic. He was not destructed and performed his duty as the president of the United States to the best. This showed that he had empathy; a factor that enabled him to maintain a positive public figure. Giving the United States priority at this time proved that Clinton was an effective leader (Mas 327).Advertising Looking for essay on government? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More USA, like many other nations all around the world has always been striving for social, political and economic sustainability. Despite the fact that the nation has always been regarded as one of the best in terms of socio-political and economic sustainability, it is during the reign of Bill Clinton that USA experienced much of its economic growth. Through his leadership practices and policies, USA experienced a tremendous growth in its economy from 1993-2001. An effective leader is one who keeps the promises that he has made to his people. During his presidential campaign, Bill Clinton made several promises to the people. He vowed that he would improve the economy of the United States. Clinton became the president of USA just after the end of the Cold War, a period that USA spent a lot of money in the race for arms supremacy. As a result, the nations economy was in a deficit. Thus, as a result of this economic recession, USA require d strong economic strategies that would lead to economic recovery. To achieve this, Clinton came up with a combination of economic, fiscal and economic policies with an aim of modernizing the government of the United States (Stewart 15). This made the government to be entrepreneur oriented. As a result, much of the powers that were concentrated on the central government were distributed to federal and local governments. This resulted to an increase in the government efficiency and a reduction of the size of the central government hence incurring lower costs as compared to the expenditure of previous regimes. Clinton came up with tight monetary policies that reduced the expenditure of governmental institutions (Stewart 17). For instance, Clinton implemented the tight monetary proponents. This implementation had an effect of stabilizing and reducing the consumer price index.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Bill Clinton Leadership specifically for you for on ly $16.05 $11/page Learn More As a result, goods and services within the nation became more affordable to a larger proportion of the population. Clinton also implemented several monetary policies. In 1997, Clinton passed the Taxpayer Relief Act into law that reduced the tax rate on capital investments from 28% to 20% (Stewart 18). This increased the rate at which individuals made in investments within the nation. It also increased the rate of foreign investments hence boosting the economy. The employment rate in USA during the Clinton administration also increased. Increasing the employment rate was one of the promises that Clinton made to the people during his 1992 campaigns. To deliver his promise, Clinton through his administration managed to create over 22 million jobs. This tremendously increased the GDP of USA between 1993 and 2001 (Mas 326). Clinton also managed to reduce the national deficit that had accumulated as a result of the arms race during the cold wa r. Before Clinton became the president, USA had a trade deficit of -90.500 USDs. When Clinton left office, the trade deficit was roughly above -400,000 USDs (Stewart 14). To ensure that this economy is maintained, Clinton embarked on a trade expansion activity. It is during this time that he developed warm diplomatic relations with countries such as Mexico and China. With the desirable relationship that these nations developed, trade between then also improved especially after the free trade deal was passed (Robinson 470). Conclusion Bill Clinton is one of the renowned and leaders in the history of the United States as a result of the role that he played in reviving the national economy amongst other things. During his reign, he also managed to achieve social and political sustainability. He also possessed desirable leadership qualities that made him to be an effective leader. This made him to an effective leader. Cohen, Simon. â€Å"Effective Global Leadership Requires a Global M indset.† Industrial  and Commercial Training 4.2 (2010): 3-10. Print.Advertising Looking for essay on government? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Mas, Andrew. â€Å"Racial Bias in USA Presidential Election.† American Economic Review 99.2 (2010): 323-29. Print. Robinson, Allan. â€Å"Global Leadership in a Cultural Diverse World.† Management  Decision 46.3 (2008): 466-80. Print. Stewart, Benjamin. â€Å"Race, Region, and Vote Choice in the US Elections: Implications for the Future of the Voting Rights Act.† Harvard Law Review 3.2 (2010): 11-18. Print.

Lambda and Gamma Levels of Association

Lambda and Gamma Levels of Association Lambda and gamma are two measures of association that are commonly used in social science statistics and research. Lambda is a measure of association used for nominal variables while gamma is used for ordinal variables. Lambda Lambda is defined as an asymmetrical measure of association that is suitable for use with nominal variables. It may range from 0.0 to 1.0. Lambda provides us with an indication of the strength of the relationship between independent and dependent variables. As an asymmetrical measure of association, lambda’s value may vary depending on which variable is considered the dependent variable and which variables are considered the independent variable. To calculate lambda, you need two numbers: E1 and E2. E1 is the error of prediction made when the independent variable is ignored. To find E1, you first need to find the mode of the dependent variable and subtract its frequency from N. E1 N – Modal frequency. E2 is the errors made when the prediction is based on the independent variable. To find E2, you first need to find the modal frequency for each category of the independent variables, subtract it from the category total to find the number of errors, then add up all the errors. The formula for calculating lambda is: Lambda (E1 – E2) / E1. Lambda may range in value from 0.0 to 1.0. Zero indicates that there is nothing to be gained by using the independent variable to predict the dependent variable. In other words, the independent variable does not, in any way, predict the dependent variable. A lambda of 1.0 indicates that the independent variable is a perfect predictor of the dependent variable. That is, by using the independent variable as a predictor, we can predict the dependent variable without any error. Gamma Gamma is defined as a symmetrical measure of association suitable for use with ordinal variable or with dichotomous nominal variables. It can vary from 0.0 to /- 1.0 and provides us with an indication of the strength of the relationship between two variables. Whereas lambda is an asymmetrical measure of association, gamma is a symmetrical measure of association. This means that the value of gamma will be the same regardless of which variable is considered the dependent variable and which variable is considered the independent variable. Gamma is calculated using the following formula: Gamma (Ns - Nd)/(Ns Nd) The direction of the relationship between ordinal variables can either be positive or negative. With a positive relationship, if one person ranked higher than another on one variable, he or she would also rank above the other person on the second variable. This is called same order ranking, which is labeled with an Ns, shown in the formula above. With a negative relationship, if one person is ranked above another on one variable, he or she would rank below the other person on the second variable. This is called an inverse order pair and is labeled as Nd, shown in the formula above. To calculate gamma, you first need to count the number of same order pairs (Ns) and the number of inverse order pairs (Nd). These can be obtained from a bivariate table (also known as a frequency table or crosstabulation table). Once these are counted, the calculation of gamma is straightforward. A gamma of 0.0 indicates that there is no relationship between the two variables and nothing is to be gained by using the independent variable to predict the dependent variable. A gamma of 1.0 indicates that the relationship between the variables is positive and the dependent variable can be predicted by the independent variable without any error. When gamma is -1.0, this means that the relationship is negative and that the independent variable can perfectly predict the dependent variable with no error. References Frankfort-Nachmias, C. Leon-Guerrero, A. (2006). Social Statistics for a Diverse Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.