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Flavr Savr tomato  — Research Starter

The Flavr Savr tomato, developed by Calgene in California, was the first genetically engineered food product to be marketed, receiving significant attention from food-safety advocates and…

Junk bonds  — Research Starter

Junk bonds are financial instruments issued by higher-risk companies that offer potentially high returns to investors willing to take on greater risks. Typically rated below "B," these bonds are often…

John Cassidy  — Research Starter

John Cassidy is a British-American writer known for his work in economics and business. Born in Leeds, England, in 1963, he graduated from Oxford University in 1984 and later pursued advanced studies…

Food for Peace  — Research Starter

Food for Peace is a U.S. government program initiated in the 1950s as part of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act, aimed at addressing agricultural surpluses while providing…

Flash mobs  — Research Starter

Flash mobs are spontaneous gatherings where participants converge at a predetermined time and place to perform a brief, often absurd act, before quickly dispersing. This phenomenon, which originated…

Family Life Cycle  — Research Starter

The Family Life Cycle is a conceptual framework used to understand the various stages that families experience over time, paralleling the individual life stages. Originating from the family…

Hybrid organization  — Research Starter

A hybrid organization is a unique entity that merges characteristics of both nonprofit and for-profit businesses, primarily aiming to create positive social or environmental change. These…

PEST Analysis  — Research Starter

PEST Analysis is a strategic management tool that evaluates the external macro-environmental factors affecting an organization. The acronym PEST stands for Political, Economic, Sociocultural, and…