Comparative Advantages and International Trade Dynamics
Comparative Advantages and International Trade
Gains from Trade: Trade is based on comparative advantages, rather than absolute advantages.
World Development and Globalization
The world has been evolving towards a more liberalized global market, reducing protectionism and creating free trade areas. Tariffs and restrictions have been reduced, leading to the “vertical disintegration” of production. Nowadays, a product may be “produced” in several countries. For example, some parts may be made
Read MoreService Specifications and Quality Components Explained
Service Specifications
There is a belief that services cannot be specifically addressed in the majority of intangible assets. However, a service, like an industrial product, can and should be specified. Probably, the level of detail in the specification of a service is not as complete as in the case of a product.
Railway Station Service Specifications
- Service (General) – Specifications: Identification of all the services offered by the station (ticket office, cafeteria, sales information, etc.).
- Service
Miguel Hernández’s Poetic Imagery and Symbolism
Images and Symbols in Miguel Hernández’s Poetry
Each poet has their own images and personal symbols, and in the case of Miguel Hernández (MH), these evolved as his outlook on life changed. These symbols encapsulate his life in a concentrated way. This analysis focuses on two aspects: the technical evolution of his metaphors, particularly his use of surrealist techniques, and the relationship between the recurring symbols in his poetry.
Early Works: Perito en Lunas
In Perito en Lunas, Hernández achieves
Read MoreThe First Carlist War: Dynastic Succession and Ideological Conflict
The First Carlist War
The Carlist civil war, a dynastic succession dispute, was an ideological conflict marked by the struggle between liberal revolution and traditionalist absolutism.
On September 29, 1833, Fernando VII died, leaving the dynastic crisis unresolved. Carlos Maria Isidro, his brother, exiled in Portugal, published the Abrantes Manifesto on October 1, asserting his dynastic rights over those of his niece Isabella. This ignored Ferdinand VII’s amendments to the law on succession, which
Read MoreVeins of the Human Body: Anatomy and Function
Azygos Vein
Azygos vein: It is formed in the thoracic cavity at the height of the 11th right intercostal space by the fusion of 2 medial and lateral branches. The lateral branch is formed by the union of the ascending lumbar vein and the right subcostal vein; the medial branch comes from the inferior vena cava or the right kidney vein. It empties into the posterior wall of the superior vena cava. Branches: It receives direct branches from the right posterior intercostal veins IV to XI (receiving
Read MoreSixtus V and Paul V: Rome’s Architectural Legacy
Tomb of Sixtus V
(We return to the tomb of Sixtus V):
Tomb of Sixtus V: We saw the articulation of the upper stipes based (standing like an inverted pyramid trunk). It is nothing like the harmonious support that Michelangelo used, as well as pigeon breast brackets (for example, in the hall of the library in Florence). The herms (specifically, finely-made herms) give a decorative effect that will be another note that will reach the Baroque Mannerisms and that goes beyond the architectural setting.
Carlist Wars and the Foral Question in 19th Century Spain
The Opposition to the Liberal System: The Carlist Wars and the Foral Question
Shortly before his death, Fernando VII abolished the Salic Law (in force in Spain since Philip V), which excluded women from the throne if there were male heirs in direct or collateral lines. He issued the Pragmatic Sanction, allowing his eldest daughter to inherit the throne even if she had no sons. His brother, Carlos M. ª Isidro, excluded from the throne due to his niece, did not recognize Isabel as heir and asserted
Read MoreArchitectural Elements: Masonry, Arches, and Structures
Rigging Irregular Cyclopean Stones
Large Tamna irregular masonry: uncut stones of irregular size. In Classical and early Medieval architecture, ashlar refers to finely worked stones, typically smaller, used in a rough way.
Elements of Architecture
Flat lintels are supported elements, or in parts, architraved. In Classical architecture, the entablature is formed by the architrave (based on the horizontal band of the column), the frieze (horizontal element above the architrave, often with sculptural
Read MoreAgricultural and Economic Terms: A Concise Lexicon
Agricultural and Economic Terms
Aquaculture
The farming technique of aquatic plants and animals. Includes freshwater aquaculture (raising fish in fish farms) and marine aquaculture (shellfish, mussels, sea bass, etc.).
Part-Time Farming
Small holding, highly productive, generating additional income to people whose main activity lies outside this sector.
Extensive Agriculture
Agriculture practiced in large areas.
Intensive Agriculture
Aims to extract as much product as possible per unit area, often involving
Read MoreKey Moments in Black History: Timeline & Facts
Songs of Enslaved People
What were the songs slaves sang called?
Spirituals, also known as Negro spirituals or slave songs.
Civil Rights Organizations
What is the name of the US’s oldest civil rights organization?
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Key Figures
Who was nicknamed “the Moses of her people”?
Harriet Tubman.
Modern Movements
What is the name of the young black man whose death inspired the Black Lives Matter movement?
Trayvon Martin.
Civil Rights Protests
When
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