6 Pros and Cons of Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels – coal, natural gas and oil – are the primary source of energy in many countries. In the U.S. alone, they account for about 85% of fuel use. We use them to make our cars run, cook our food, light up buildings and houses, and keep our homes warm. Fossils have become a […]

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17 Pros and Cons of Foreign Direct Investment

There are various forms and levels foreign direct investment, which depends on the type of company you are running and on the reasons for investing. As a foreign direct investor, you would purchase a business in a target country by means of an acquisition or a merger, new venture, expansion, acquisition of shares in an […]

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8 Pros and Cons of Food Irradiation

Irradiation is the process of treating food products using x-rays, gamma rays, or electron beam in order to eliminate organisms that cause foodborne illnesses, destroy bacteria that cause food spoilage, and delay sprouting and ripening. Since 1963, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have allowed the technology to be used in a number of […]

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6 Pros and Cons of Flat Organizational Structure

A flat organizational structure is defined by few management layers that have a broader span of authority. When correctly used, it can lead to faster decisions, happier employees and satisfied customers, but when implemented the wrong way, it can cause job confusion and low levels of customer loyalty. Basically, this business model is most practical […]

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6 Pros and Cons of Eyewitness Testimony

Violations to the law are committed everywhere all the time, but a lot of these crimes just go unpunished mostly because of the lack of evidence. Thankfully, there are eyewitnesses who are able to provide their accounts of these offenses, with their testimonies becoming a very important part of litigations and investigation. In court, these […]

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13 Pros and Cons of Donating Plasma

Generally, donating plasma is not as common or frequently spoken about as donating blood, and you tend to hear more about it when natural disasters strike, which mostly requires an increased supply of plasma. However, take note that this form of donation is always required but differs from blood donations in a way that blood […]

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9 Pros and Cons of Dictatorships

Every country needs a government system to survive and keep the welfare of its citizens on track, and it is very important for the leaders and the people to determine which type will work best for them. One of the most popular forms of government is dictatorship, which is used by several countries, including North […]

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8 Pros and Cons of Criminal Profiling

There are similarities and patterns in criminal behavior that allow law enforcers to determine the profile of perpetrators. By studying crime scenes, police can develop a criminal profile, which would then create a clearer picture of an otherwise unknown suspect or criminal. Still, human behavior is unpredictable. At best, police can only study routines and […]

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8 Pros and Cons of Concealed Carry

Gun ownership in the United States is one of the most controversial issues today. The US ranks #1 in gun ownership based on number of guns per capita with 112.6 guns per 100 residents (2014). Lately, there is the so-called American gun crisis due to a series of mass shootings that are becoming more frequent […]

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10 Pros and Cons of Compulsory Voting

Only a few governments around the world impose compulsory voting or mandatory voting. These governments want to ensure high turnout of votes, promote voter awareness, and enhance democracy. On the other hand, making voting mandatory and even imposing penalties for not voting may be deemed as contradictory to freedom. While it is true that in […]

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