Banana Production in Costa Rica
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An 8 page paper discussing changes occurring in banana culture during the decade of the 1990s. Costa Rica's experience with altering its banana production process illustrates that environmental concerns need not be limited only to fully developed nations. A much better path is that of preventing environmental destruction and depletion, particularly in nations largely dependent on agricultural exports for much of the national income. The case also demonstrates that it is not only young companies that can learn and innovate. Chiquita is more than 100 years old, and it led the industrial way in altering banana culture practice. Includes 2 maps. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSbananas.wps

Coffee and Banana Production in Costa Rica
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5 pages. The coffee and banana crops are very important to Costa Rica's economy. This paper gives a detailed look at these two important products from Costa Rica, their current importance in the area economy, and how the success or failure of these crops can affect the people of Costa Rica. Further explanation is given as to how events outside of Costa Rica can influence the market on both coffee and bananas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAbnana.rtf

Costa Rican Culture
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A 6 page research paper that examines the culture of Costa Rica by looking the topics of religion, education, economics, family, class structure, language, history, natural resources and geography. In so doing, this survey of culture shows the complexity of this Latin American society. Biography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khtico.rtf

Costa Rican Transport & Export
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14 pages in length. "Costa Rican Transport & Export : An Analytical Examination of the Country's Historic Societal Problems Derived from the Importing and Exporting of Bananas." A Comprehensive study. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Please call for more information.
Filename: Costari3.wps

From Costa Rica To The United States
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This 5 page paper presents a comparison between the United States and Costa Rican political and economic situation in 1988. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTcstrca.wps

Supermarkets In Central America
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the supermarket industry in Latin America with an emphasis on Central America. In the early 1990s, supermarkets held only about a 10 to 20 percent market share of all retail food sales, today, they have more than a 50 percent market share. The essay identifies supermarket companies that are dominant in several countries, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, and reports their growth as well as some of the mergers consolidating the industry. Statistical data are reported. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGsprmk.rtf

The Banking Crisis in Costa Rica
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This 5 page paper follows the scandal which began in 1994 when the state owned Banco Anglo Costarricense collapsed. Reasons for the fiasco are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA015bnk.rtf

The Business Environment in Costa Rica
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the country and a look at the business environment. Several issues are raised including scandals to erupt from the region. The economic stability of Costa Rica is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA023CR.rtf

The Constitution of Costa Rica
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10 pages. This paper will focus on the Costa Rican constitution, its political practices and government in general. The organization of the government as well as the current state of the civil rights and liberties will be compared in general with that of the United States. The political cultures and values will be explored by showing how various components of the political machinery works in Costa Rica. The election process, the process it takes to add amendments to their constitution and the relationship between the sub-national governments will be considered in this political environment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAcrica.wps