Kings and lizards: road transport
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Truckers come from diverse cultural backgrounds but all endure grueling schedules. Often they drive up to 20-40 hours over the legal limit of 60 hours a week. Truck stops, which offer sleeping rooms, showers and chapels as well as food and gas, are their social centers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The road from imitation to innovation
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Developing countries have long been copying western products, particularly Asian countries. Many of these countries are now spending a great deal of money on research and development are are becoming innovative. The competitive aspects of this are examined.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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On the road
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The success of ACLN, which exports cars to Africa, is examined in detail. The company deals in second-hand vehicles, and arbitrage has been a key reason for its success.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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