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The European Commission planned an aggressive social agenda to ensure that big business would not be able to exert too much influence in the Community. Those plans have faltered because conservatives and nationalists in member nations are trying to limit the Commission's power.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Psychiatric hospitals: money-spinners
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Texas investigators found numerous abuses and insurance fraud at privately run psychiatric hospitals such as those run by National Medical Enterprises. The need for more states to prohibit 'finders fees' for patients is discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Monopoly money
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The European Commission's plans for postal reform are being opposed by state-owned post offices. Although the reform calls for increased competition, it would not threaten the existence of public monopolies.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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