Tomorrow's Communications Satellites Are Taking Shape
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Demand for communications satellites is growing. Competition for the estimated 200 satellites which will be built over the next ten years is intense. The major European and American competitors are reviewed. Technological advances being introduced by Hughes, RCA, and Ford Aerospace are described. TRW is re-entering the communications satellite field. General Electric (GE) and Rockwell International are competitors as well.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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How Many Hats in the Ring?
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Following the announced resignation of Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, speculations are made on who will assume leadership of the Liberal Party. John Turner, a former minister in the Trudeau government, is a likely successor. Recent opinion polls show the Conservatives have an excellent chance of winning the next general election. Three other possible successors to Trudeau are mentioned.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Ring the Change
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Market forces and technological change make it necessary that former monopolies be opened to competition. The example of the American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) break-up is drawn. Industry must have good telecommunications.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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