Noun

institutions

  1. Plural form of institution..

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Noun

institutions

  1. Plural of institution.
Category: English plurals

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Tue Aug 11 11:58:53 2009

Institutions are structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals. Institutions are identified with a social purpose and permanence, transcending individual human lives and intentions, and with the making and enforcing of rules governing cooperative human behavior. The term "institution" is commonly applied to customs and behavior patterns important to a society, as well as to particular formal organizations of government and public service. As structures and mechanisms of social order among humans, institutions are one of the principal objects of study in the social sciences, including sociology, political science, and economics. Institutions are a central concern for law, the formal mechanism for political rule-making and enforcement. The creation and evolution of institutions is a primary topic for history.

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Wed Aug 12 11:29:00 2009

What institutions worldwide teach drawing comic strips via correspondence?
Q. I wish to learn how to draw comic strips. I live in the UAE so institutions which provide such knowledge via correspondence are my best choice. I also need to know about their fees and literature>
Asked by abuzain963 - Mon Sep 10 09:30:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Guy Gilchrist's Cartoonist's Academy in Simsbury at 860-651-4400. but he charges 40.00 a class via the internet. I I were you I would go to his web site and look over his samples and then go perchase a few books that teach the same skills. If you are any kind of an artist you will be able to judge for yourself how well you are doing. All you need is suggestions of which way to begin deveolping your talents.
Answered by recallthis2004 - Mon Sep 10 10:28:50 2007

Are universities in Canada government run institutions or private corporations?
Q. Are universities in Canada government run institutions or private corporations? Or both? If both, who has the most influence, government or private owners? Please feel free to add anything related to the answer to these questions.
Asked by shoxell - Mon Aug 10 19:33:21 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I could be wrong about this: I think universities are privately owned, but they operate under Provincial guidelines and can receive funds from the government (I'm not sure how that works).
Answered by Canadian Bacon - Mon Aug 10 19:41:04 2009

Instead of bailing out all of the banks and financial institutions, why doesnt the govt payoff everyones house?
Q. Instead of bailing out the banks and financial institutions, why doesnt our government just payoff everyones mortgage and lets all enjoy a trickle up effect. Then the banks are shed of their risk, everyone has more money to spend and everyone starts over in a sense.
Asked by David N - Mon Feb 9 10:56:37 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because the 'bailout' to the banks was not a gift of money. The bailout was a series of loans secured by preferred stock held by the government in those banks. One of the provisions of the bailout was that the preferred stock had to be bought back by the banks before they could make any dividend payments to stockholders. Your suggestion raises many issues. For example if the government pays off the mortgage - doesn't the government now own the house? The next issue is that most of the people in foreclosure made very poor financial decisions - why should we reward this type of behavior? Using your logic people we behaved irresponsibly should be rewarded with a free house while those who made good financial decisions are still stuck… [cont.]
Answered by MikeGolf - Mon Feb 9 12:57:23 2009

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