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Human use of animals
History & The Arts

Human use of animals

...money and buy your food in a supermarket. I think maybe that’s a somewhat different situation. Nigel: So in a sense those who aren’t vegetarians are immoral to a degree. But how immoral is it to eat meat? Peter: Well, compared to what, I suppose is what I would say to that. Yes it’s morally wrong. None of us are perfect I would guess. I don’t consider everything I...
Tim Lenton - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Tim Lenton - Stories of Change

...business, to take this problem seriously and to perhaps start to force the hand of governments and policy makers to set a price on carbon and encourage the kind of entrepreneurial efforts that are going to be required to transform our energy system and our whole socio-economy. RH: I’m not sure whether this is realistic or not because people who’ve been following...
Exploring how migration changes the places where we live
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring how migration changes the places where we live

...business owners whose contributions are helping us grow our local economy…[they] bring new ideas and a willingness to work hard to see them succeed.” Vibrant Communities “Immigrants are a vital part of our community - they bring fresh perspective and new ideas, start businesses and contribute to the vibrant diversity that we all value.” Twenty First Century...
Understanding economic inequality
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding economic inequality

...money on goods and services. This results in an income flow from the government to firms and households. As well as spending, the government also collects resources in the form of taxes. As both households and firms pay taxes this results in flows of income from both households and firms to the government. [Described image] Figure 3 Circular flow diagram with government....
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Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?
Money & Business

Can Starbucks sell coffee to the Italians?

...businesses, economising on labour costs. Coffee comes from local roasters who offer espresso machines and all the accoutrements needed to operate a bar on extremely favourable credit terms to secure the contract. The result is an extremely fragmented sector operating with low sales volumes, low service and low profit margins. And, frequently, low-quality coffee. Roasters...
Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?

...businesses in low-income areas, particularly along the Southeast Los Angeles commercial corridors, intensifies socio-economic problems in the neighborhoods, and creates serious public health problems.” Research suggests this ban did not work since obesity rates went up after the ban compared to other neighborhoods where fast food had no restrictions. This seems to pour...
Are there other responses to urban terror than just more bollards?
Society, Politics & Law

Are there other responses to urban terror than just more bollards?

...business case for measures that are solely associated with terrorism can be hard to build. Developers are, in most cases, not legally obliged to adopt counter-terrorism measures. More often than not they will do so immediately after an attack. The cost and who pays for it is a huge issue. Equally, who is responsible for implementation can be politically sensitive. Is it...
Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?
Society, Politics & Law

Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?

...business through low taxes. JS: Does Brexit help protect the UK from the effects of sweeping corporate and legal changes embodied in deals including TTIP? MSC: It was in no small part thanks to massive opposition from civil society across Europe, including many campaign groups in the UK, that TTIP fell. Greens in the European Parliament spearheaded political opposition...