Economic Philosophies of the Industrial Revolution
Key Economic Concepts and Thinkers
- Laissez-faire
- Refers to the economic policy of letting owners of industry and business set working conditions without interference.
- Adam Smith
- A professor at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, who defended the idea of a free economy, or free market.
- Capitalism
- An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.
- Utilitarianism
- The theory proposed by Jeremy Bentham in the late 1700s, stating that government actions are useful
Company Directors: Appointment, Powers, Duties & Qualifications
Introduction
Definition of a Director
Romanticism: History, Origins, Characteristics
Historical Context of Romanticism
To understand the cultural movement of which we speak, we must examine its history and its far-reaching consequences, particularly its opposition to the characteristic principles of the Enlightenment. The war against the invading French troops led by Napoleon involved social, economic, and political changes of varying magnitude. As for the bourgeois classes, they seized the moment of weakness of the old regime to convene in Cadiz, leading to the promulgation of a
Read MoreKey Terms of the Franco Dictatorship in Spain
Key Definitions from Francoist Spain
- Generalísimo of the Armies
- Title received by Francisco Franco during his dictatorship, signifying his role as the supreme commander of the armed forces.
- Caudillo
- Title adopted by Franco during his dictatorship, meaning ‘leader’ or ‘chieftain’, signifying his supreme political authority, akin to a head of state.
- Dictatorship
- Political system under Franco where all power was concentrated in his hands, establishing a dictatorial regime.
- FET y de las JONS
- Falange Española
Database Fundamentals and Access Basics
Database Components
What Are Databases Made Of?
- Fields and records
What Is a Table?
Tables are the most basic object of a database; they store data in categories.
What Is a Field?
The basic unit of a database. The names of fields cannot start with a space or special characters. They cannot include periods, exclamation marks, or brackets. However, they may contain spaces in the middle. The field description allows you to clarify the information contained in the field name. The field type allows you to
Read MoreMonopolist Profit Maximization and Equilibrium
Total Revenue vs Total Cost Approach
A monopolist earns maximum profits when the gap between Total Revenue (TR) and Total Cost (TC) is maximum. The TR curve starts from the origin as there is no revenue if output is zero, and TR is inverse ‘U’ shaped because of the inverse relation between price and quantity. TC is inverse ‘S’ shaped because of the Law of Variable Proportions. Total profits are derived by subtracting TC from TR. Initially, with TC being greater than TR, the firm incurs losses. Points
Read MoreSpain’s 19th Century Political Transformation
Spain’s Transition: Moderate to Liberal Democracy
Reign of Elizabeth II: Moderate Liberalism (1833-1868)
Fernando VII died in 1833, and his daughter Elizabeth II inherited the crown as a minor. Due to her age, she had two regents: her mother, Maria Cristina, and later General Espartero.
Carlist Wars: Dynastic and Political Conflict
The succession of Ferdinand VII led to a dynastic dispute, confronting Don Carlos (the king’s brother, defending absolutism) against the supporters of Isabel II (representing
Read MoreHTML Form Examples and Server-Side Processing
Web Development Examples
Euro to Peseta Converter Example (PHP)
This example demonstrates a simple server-side process using PHP to convert Euros to Spanish Pesetas. It shows how a value submitted from a form could be processed on the server.
Note: The original code snippet contained a syntax error (`$REQUEST`). The corrected logic would typically use `$_REQUEST`, `$_GET`, or `$_POST` depending on the form method.
<?php
// Assuming the form method is POST and the input name is 'cantidad'
$cantidad_Understanding Diversity and Worldviews
Key Terms & Definitions
A. Tolerance
- The ability to accept and respect differences in opinions, beliefs, and behaviors, even if they are not aligned with your own.
- Example: Respecting someone’s religious dietary restrictions, even if you don’t follow them yourself.
B. Agnostic
- Someone who believes that the existence of God or the divine is unknown or unknowable.
- Example: An agnostic person might say, “There may be a God, but there’s no way to prove it.”
C. Discrimination
- The unfair or unjust
Fuel Properties, Coal Analysis, and Corrosion Science
Fuel Definition and Types
A fuel is defined as any substance that can provide heat and produce energy when it is burned. The energy released is generally in the form of chemical energy or heat energy.
Examples of fuel:
- Methanol
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Natural gas
Types of fuel:
- Solid fuel
- Liquid fuel
- Biofuel
- Fossil fuel
Characteristics of a Good Fuel
A good fuel has the following characteristics:
- Availability: It should be readily available.
- Cost: It should be inexpensive.
- Combustion: It should burn easily in air at a