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86Germany — • History divided by time periods, beginning with before 1556 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Germany Germany † …
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88Income trust — An income trust is an investment trust that holds income producing assets. The term also designates a legal entity, capital structure and ownership vehicle for certain assets or businesses. Its shares or trust units are traded on securities… …
89Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
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