Disasters at the opera
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Russia's two premier opera companies, the Kirov and the Bolshoi, are recognized both nationally and internationally as treasures. However, both have been suffering financial difficulties since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Salaries are low and subsidies cover only 20% of the costs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Those Faceless Men (Cont.)
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Michael O'Connor has been appointed head of the office automation division of the British Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency. He has had wide experience. Whitehall has still not solved the problem of responsibility in the civil service.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Profit driven
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The question of why car insurance costs in the state of Illinois are high when accidents and car crime incidents have decreased in number is debated, with focus on the lack of competition and information available from insurers.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 2000
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