Word: profited
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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While seeking such a dialogue is imperative, it will profit neither Jews nor blacks to engage in a confrontation over history summarized in brief by the statement, "We've suffered more than you have." Yet, both groups, which have been instrumental in leading the struggle for social justice, freedom and equality, would certainly benefit from intelligent and sustained communication about the issues that separate them as well as the common bonds that have contributed to their partnership in the past...
...suddenly the retail business looks good to Morgan, a stunning epiphany. The firm posted a record profit of more than $1 billion last year. Clearly, it's in no trouble. Its newfound interest in little people is unmistakable evidence that individuals wield more clout on Wall Street than ever. There may not be any immediate benefits, but long-term this is very good news. Capital and clout go hand in hand, and the popularity of mutual funds and 401(k)s means regular Joes and Janes are amassing pools of money faster than institutions. Morgan sees that and is doing...
...corporation is a subsidiary of Just-A-Start Corp., a non-profit company that has guaranteed no new rent increases for the next two years and has assured long term afford-ability for the low-and moderate-income tenants of the building...
...most Harvard students have their first and last encounter with economics in Ec 10. But, according to an article in last Sunday's New York Times, the same is not true in Russia. Yes, Russia. According to the article, first-graders in Russia are being taught concepts such as profit, loss and capital accumulation. The article reports: "A new textbook published this year, Economics for Little Ones or How Misha Became a Businessman, tells the story of a simple but industrious bear who opens a...store in the forest. His sole competitor is described as Winnie the Pooh's Over...
...have to start at age seven? American children don't need to be taught about profit and loss in the first grade because capitalism is virtually synonymous with the United States. We are capitalists in the womb, as it were, because everyone and everything around us is the product of a purely capitalist society. What American five-year-old needs to be taught that the one with the most toys wins...