Mattel was started by Matt Matson and Elliot and Ruth Handler in 1945, manufacturing doll house furniture out of old picture frames. Their initial investment was some shop equipment which they purchased from Sears on installment. Mattel has had many popular toys over the years, but it was the Barbie doll which made it the industry standard in toy making.
One of the first principles that any student of economics learns – or should learn – is that when you subsidize something, you get more of it. While they often fall short on understanding other principles of economics, liberals sort of understand this one. They reasoned, “If you get more of something when you subsidize…
One frequently cited example of how the U.S. can turn around its image in a difficult environment is humanitarian missions abroad.
The United States is following the trajectory of the great empires of the past: A rapid rise lead by men of integrity and vision, followed by a period of wealth which encourages a softness of both thinking and character, and finally the inevitable decline caused by a lack of discipline and will. It is a…
2. You’re not certain what you want to do Are you sure you know what you want to do? If you said no, stop right now, the rest of this list isn’t necessary because you shouldn’t be going to college. If you do know, how long have you known for? Are you certain? People warn…
2.The Bridge to Nowhere Alaska is pushing forward to build a bridge that will lead to undeveloped land. The project, which has shutdown businesses and leveled homes, is expected to cost anywhere from $1.1 to $1.6 billion. Even though private developers are pushing for the project, it’s the tax payer who is footing the bill….
Photo by rogersmithpix The Roman Empire contained a vast network of trade routes. There were sea routes that covered the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and they built numerous roads to construct land routes. using the roads built by the Romans. The roads facilitated both the movement of goods and soldiers. The Romans made trade as…