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  2. Economic history of the Russian Federation - Wikipedia

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    In the first half of 1996, the city privatized state enterprises at the rate of US$1 billion per year, a faster rate than the entire national privatization process in the same period. Under Luzhkov's leadership, the city government also acquired full or major interests in a wide variety of enterprises — from banking, hotels, and construction ...

  3. List of retailers affected by the retail apocalypse - Wikipedia

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    The company continued to struggle through the retail apocalypse, and in late summer of 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans to close 150 stores, lay off 20% of its corporate and supply chain staff, and eliminate the role of COO and CSO within the company. Liquidity was raised to about $1B after a loan and additional financing were secured.

  4. Public housing in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    These were 700 square feet (65 m 2), 20% smaller than a Tudor Walters Bevan house, usually built as a two-bedroom terrace called "The Peoples House". [28] [29] From 1956, with the Housing Subsidy Act 1956 the government subsidy was restricted to only new houses built to replace those removed by slum clearance, and more money was given to tower ...

  5. Discount rate - Wikipedia

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    Discount rate may refer to: Social discount rate (of consumption), the rate at which the weight given to future consumption decreases in economic models. Pure time preference, or utility discount rate, the rate at which the weight given to future utility decreases in economic models. Annual effective discount rate, an alternative measure of ...

  6. Political history of the United Kingdom (1979–present)

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    The modern political history of the United Kingdom (1979–present) began when Margaret Thatcher gained power in 1979, giving rise to 18 years of Conservative government. . Victory in the Falklands War (1982) and the government's strong opposition to trade unions helped lead the Conservative Party to another three terms in govern

  7. Cannabis (drug) - Wikipedia

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    This is the most widely consumed form, containing 3% to 20% THC, with reports of up to 33% THC. This is the stock material from which all other preparations are derived. Although herbal cannabis and industrial hemp derive from the same species and contain the psychoactive component (THC), they are distinct strains with unique biochemical ...

  8. Circuit City - Wikipedia

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    In March 2002, Circuit City purchased the key assets for 800.com, which included their entire 2.6 million customer list, websites, and marketing assets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 2003, Circuit City converted to a single hourly pay structure in all stores, eliminating commissioned sales.

  9. List of airlines impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic - Wikipedia

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    It also stated it would only operate 20% of its intra-Europe flights. It later decommissioned its local discount flights arm Germanwings, and it's leisure airline, SunExpress Deutschland. On 11 June, the airline announced plans to lay off 22,000 out of its 135,000 employees, with around half the layoffs being German workers.