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Master Thesis is focused on the culture and politics in Singapore's landscape architecture. The aim of the work is to analyze how Singapore's landscape architecture is presented in the photographs on the official website of the Singapore Tourism Board. Tasks of the work: to present the framework of semiotic and cultural geography theories; to discuss the political and ideological context in which Singapore's landscape architecture is being shaped; to form the analytical tool by using the examples of the methodology of semiotic analysis and the principles of cultural geography; to carry out a detailed analysis of the landscape architecture depicted in the photographs; to provide analytical results that will detail the representation of the culture and politics through the landscape architecture. With the help of synthesis of two sets of cultural research tools (semiotics and cultural geography), a unique instrument of analysis has been developed, which has proven that landscape architecture in Singapore can be regarded as representational material emphasizing the specific cultural and political aspects of the country, as it is formed on the basis of the strategic measures being implemented by the government. The analysis has shown how landscape architectural objects work by transmitting encoded systems of meanings that not only provide information about the location, but also culturally and politically mobilize the society using these objects. The Master thesis and the created semiotic analysis tool for landscape architecture could be useful to researchers in architecture and communication, who are planning to carry out a semiotic analysis of landscape architecture, as well as for scholars of Transcultural studies of Asia interested in Singapore cultural research.

Master Thesis is focused on the culture and politics in Singapore's landscape architecture. The aim of the work is to analyze how Singapore's landscape architecture is presented in the photographs on the official website of the Singapore Tourism Board. Tasks of the work: to present the framework of semiotic and cultural geography theories; to discuss the political and ideological context in which Singapore's landscape architecture is being shaped; to form the analytical tool by using the examples of the methodology of semiotic analysis and the principles of cultural geography; to carry out a detailed analysis of the landscape architecture depicted in the photographs; to provide analytical results that will detail the representation of the culture and politics through the landscape architecture. With the help of synthesis of two sets of cultural research tools (semiotics and cultural geography), a unique instrument of analysis has been developed, which has proven that landscape architecture in Singapore can be regarded as representational material emphasizing the specific cultural and political aspects of the country, as it is formed on the basis of the strategic measures being implemented by the government. The analysis has shown how landscape architectural objects work by transmitting encoded systems of meanings that not only provide information about the location, but also culturally and politically mobilize the society using these objects. The Master thesis and the created semiotic analysis tool for landscape architecture could be useful to researchers in architecture and communication, who are planning to carry out a semiotic analysis of landscape architecture, as well as for scholars of Transcultural studies of Asia interested in Singapore cultural research.

Master Thesis is focused on the culture and politics in Singapore's landscape architecture. The aim of the work is to analyze how Singapore's landscape architecture is presented in the photographs on the official website of the Singapore Tourism Board. Tasks of the work: to present the framework of semiotic and cultural geography theories; to discuss the political and ideological context in which Singapore's landscape architecture is being shaped; to form the analytical tool by using the examples of the methodology of semiotic analysis and the principles of cultural geography; to carry out a detailed analysis of the landscape architecture depicted in the photographs; to provide analytical results that will detail the representation of the culture and politics through the landscape architecture. With the help of synthesis of two sets of cultural research tools (semiotics and cultural geography), a unique instrument of analysis has been developed, which has proven that landscape architecture in Singapore can be regarded as representational material emphasizing the specific cultural and political aspects of the country, as it is formed on the basis of the strategic measures being implemented by the government. The analysis has shown how landscape architectural objects work by transmitting encoded systems of meanings that not only provide information about the location, but also culturally and politically mobilize the society using these objects. The Master thesis and the created semiotic analysis tool for landscape architecture could be useful to researchers in architecture and communication, who are planning to carry out a semiotic analysis of landscape architecture, as well as for scholars of Transcultural studies of Asia interested in Singapore cultural research.

Master Thesis is focused on the culture and politics in Singapore's landscape architecture. The aim of the work is to analyze how Singapore's landscape architecture is presented in the photographs on the official website of the Singapore Tourism Board. Tasks of the work: to present the framework of semiotic and cultural geography theories; to discuss the political and ideological context in which Singapore's landscape architecture is being shaped; to form the analytical tool by using the examples of the methodology of semiotic analysis and the principles of cultural geography; to carry out a detailed analysis of the landscape architecture depicted in the photographs; to provide analytical results that will detail the representation of the culture and politics through the landscape architecture. With the help of synthesis of two sets of cultural research tools (semiotics and cultural geography), a unique instrument of analysis has been developed, which has proven that landscape architecture in Singapore can be regarded as representational material emphasizing the specific cultural and political aspects of the country, as it is formed on the basis of the strategic measures being implemented by the government. The analysis has shown how landscape architectural objects work by transmitting encoded systems of meanings that not only provide information about the location, but also culturally and politically mobilize the society using these objects. The Master thesis and the created semiotic analysis tool for landscape architecture could be useful to researchers in architecture and communication, who are planning to carry out a semiotic analysis of landscape architecture, as well as for scholars of Transcultural studies of Asia interested in Singapore cultural research.

ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case "ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case" thesis focuses on ASEAN states' behaviour and positions vis-a-vis China in the South China Sea conflict. Author raised important question, why despite the recent positive developments in the negotiations on the Code of Conduct, China continues to act aggressively. Two possible explanations were presented – either ASEAN countries are bandwagoning with China in South China Sea conflict or their balancing efforts are unsuccessful. Therefore the purpose of this essay was to examine what strategies ASEAN apply – balancing or bandwagoning and how succesfull it is. Also, another possible strategy was introduced in this thesis – hedging. This concept means that country is occassionaly applying both balancing and bandwagoning strategies and at the same time avoiding negative consequences that are associated with them. The countries in this thesis were divided into three groups. First group comprised from countries that are claimants in South China Sea conflict – Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The hypothesis is that because they are claimants and their territorial integrity is at stake, they will balance China. The second group comprised of countries that are not claimants, however sea is very important for their survival – Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Author argued that these countries will choose balancing or hedging strategy. The third group comprised from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar – countries that are not claimants and do not have the entrance to the South China Sea or it is small. Hypothesis was that they will hedge China or bandwagon with it. Lastly, other factors like proximity to China, country's military strength, defence relations with China and other countries (especially USA), economic dependence on China and economic relations with other countries were included in this research. The hypotheses that were raised at the beggining of this research were only partially correct because other mentioned factors also play very imporant role in determining countries' positions. Balancing strategy is applied by Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, hedging strategy is applied by Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar and bandwagoning strategy is applied by the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Laos. The biggest puzzle in the thesis is the Philippines behaviour. Author argued that the main factor behind the sudden change of its position is the election of the new President – Rodrigo Duterte, even though neorealism does not pay attention to the impact of individuals. Another important finding is that ASEAN countries lack unity in the South China Sea conflict. This is reason why China continues to act agressively in the South China Sea. Also, since there is no unity in ASEAN and China sees it, it is highly doubtful if countries will be able to reach legally significant Code of Conduct.

ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case "ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case" thesis focuses on ASEAN states' behaviour and positions vis-a-vis China in the South China Sea conflict. Author raised important question, why despite the recent positive developments in the negotiations on the Code of Conduct, China continues to act aggressively. Two possible explanations were presented – either ASEAN countries are bandwagoning with China in South China Sea conflict or their balancing efforts are unsuccessful. Therefore the purpose of this essay was to examine what strategies ASEAN apply – balancing or bandwagoning and how succesfull it is. Also, another possible strategy was introduced in this thesis – hedging. This concept means that country is occassionaly applying both balancing and bandwagoning strategies and at the same time avoiding negative consequences that are associated with them. The countries in this thesis were divided into three groups. First group comprised from countries that are claimants in South China Sea conflict – Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The hypothesis is that because they are claimants and their territorial integrity is at stake, they will balance China. The second group comprised of countries that are not claimants, however sea is very important for their survival – Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Author argued that these countries will choose balancing or hedging strategy. The third group comprised from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar – countries that are not claimants and do not have the entrance to the South China Sea or it is small. Hypothesis was that they will hedge China or bandwagon with it. Lastly, other factors like proximity to China, country's military strength, defence relations with China and other countries (especially USA), economic dependence on China and economic relations with other countries were included in this research. The hypotheses that were raised at the beggining of this research were only partially correct because other mentioned factors also play very imporant role in determining countries' positions. Balancing strategy is applied by Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, hedging strategy is applied by Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar and bandwagoning strategy is applied by the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Laos. The biggest puzzle in the thesis is the Philippines behaviour. Author argued that the main factor behind the sudden change of its position is the election of the new President – Rodrigo Duterte, even though neorealism does not pay attention to the impact of individuals. Another important finding is that ASEAN countries lack unity in the South China Sea conflict. This is reason why China continues to act agressively in the South China Sea. Also, since there is no unity in ASEAN and China sees it, it is highly doubtful if countries will be able to reach legally significant Code of Conduct.

ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case "ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case" thesis focuses on ASEAN states' behaviour and positions vis-a-vis China in the South China Sea conflict. Author raised important question, why despite the recent positive developments in the negotiations on the Code of Conduct, China continues to act aggressively. Two possible explanations were presented – either ASEAN countries are bandwagoning with China in South China Sea conflict or their balancing efforts are unsuccessful. Therefore the purpose of this essay was to examine what strategies ASEAN apply – balancing or bandwagoning and how succesfull it is. Also, another possible strategy was introduced in this thesis – hedging. This concept means that country is occassionaly applying both balancing and bandwagoning strategies and at the same time avoiding negative consequences that are associated with them. The countries in this thesis were divided into three groups. First group comprised from countries that are claimants in South China Sea conflict – Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The hypothesis is that because they are claimants and their territorial integrity is at stake, they will balance China. The second group comprised of countries that are not claimants, however sea is very important for their survival – Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Author argued that these countries will choose balancing or hedging strategy. The third group comprised from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar – countries that are not claimants and do not have the entrance to the South China Sea or it is small. Hypothesis was that they will hedge China or bandwagon with it. Lastly, other factors like proximity to China, country's military strength, defence relations with China and other countries (especially USA), economic dependence on China and economic relations with other countries were included in this research. The hypotheses that were raised at the beggining of this research were only partially correct because other mentioned factors also play very imporant role in determining countries' positions. Balancing strategy is applied by Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, hedging strategy is applied by Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar and bandwagoning strategy is applied by the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Laos. The biggest puzzle in the thesis is the Philippines behaviour. Author argued that the main factor behind the sudden change of its position is the election of the new President – Rodrigo Duterte, even though neorealism does not pay attention to the impact of individuals. Another important finding is that ASEAN countries lack unity in the South China Sea conflict. This is reason why China continues to act agressively in the South China Sea. Also, since there is no unity in ASEAN and China sees it, it is highly doubtful if countries will be able to reach legally significant Code of Conduct.

ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case "ASEAN and China – Balancing or Bandwagoning? South China Sea Case" thesis focuses on ASEAN states' behaviour and positions vis-a-vis China in the South China Sea conflict. Author raised important question, why despite the recent positive developments in the negotiations on the Code of Conduct, China continues to act aggressively. Two possible explanations were presented – either ASEAN countries are bandwagoning with China in South China Sea conflict or their balancing efforts are unsuccessful. Therefore the purpose of this essay was to examine what strategies ASEAN apply – balancing or bandwagoning and how succesfull it is. Also, another possible strategy was introduced in this thesis – hedging. This concept means that country is occassionaly applying both balancing and bandwagoning strategies and at the same time avoiding negative consequences that are associated with them. The countries in this thesis were divided into three groups. First group comprised from countries that are claimants in South China Sea conflict – Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. The hypothesis is that because they are claimants and their territorial integrity is at stake, they will balance China. The second group comprised of countries that are not claimants, however sea is very important for their survival – Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Author argued that these countries will choose balancing or hedging strategy. The third group comprised from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar – countries that are not claimants and do not have the entrance to the South China Sea or it is small. Hypothesis was that they will hedge China or bandwagon with it. Lastly, other factors like proximity to China, country's military strength, defence relations with China and other countries (especially USA), economic dependence on China and economic relations with other countries were included in this research. The hypotheses that were raised at the beggining of this research were only partially correct because other mentioned factors also play very imporant role in determining countries' positions. Balancing strategy is applied by Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, hedging strategy is applied by Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar and bandwagoning strategy is applied by the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Laos. The biggest puzzle in the thesis is the Philippines behaviour. Author argued that the main factor behind the sudden change of its position is the election of the new President – Rodrigo Duterte, even though neorealism does not pay attention to the impact of individuals. Another important finding is that ASEAN countries lack unity in the South China Sea conflict. This is reason why China continues to act agressively in the South China Sea. Also, since there is no unity in ASEAN and China sees it, it is highly doubtful if countries will be able to reach legally significant Code of Conduct.

The Master's Thesis explores tax optimization opportunities in international business through offshore companies. An analysis of the topic reveals the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies and in order to ensure the efficiency of the company's operations. The object of the project is the possibility of tax optimization by using offshore companies. The aim of the project is to analyze the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade by using offshore companies. 1) to analyze trading activities of JSC \"Ameks\", identifying the problematic area of the import and export sector; 2) to study the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade, using side companies, theoretical aspects; 3) to evaluate the practical aspects of the activities of JSC Ameks; 4) to assess the possibilities of tax optimization of companies in the import and export sector through the use of cross-border companies. The paper deals with the analysis of scientific literature in order to reveal the concept of offshore company, the disadvantages and advantages of this activity, investigates the specifics of tax optimization using offshore companies, examines the problematic aspects of the opinions of scientists on the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies. SWOT analysis is used to identify problem areas related to the use of offshore companies for tax optimization. An expert survey is used to reveal the business process and tax optimization opportunities of offshore companies. Five representatives of the sector were interviewed during this study. The tax analysis of the company in question is carried out in order to determine the extent to which the company saves profits and other taxes through the opportunities offered by the offshore company. Experts suggest using a mailbox model or two-part offshore company when it comes to selling physical products. However, not all jurisdictions have a structure for trading accounts. The main problems encountered in saving tax through an offshore company are the problem of double taxation, the opening of bank accounts, the transfer from offshore to the core, the lack of transparency. In the case of JSC \"Ameks\" it is appropriate to set up offshore companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Virgin Islands. There are taxes on profits in Hong Kong and Singapore, but there are no other taxes, and the Virgin Islands are a zero-tax area. Two main models are distinguished - mailboxes and hybrid models. In assessing the results of the research and numerical expressions, it was found that the most appropriate offshore companies were established in zero tax zones. However, offshore jurisdictions, even with regard to tax optimization, are also worth considering under more criteria. The results of an expert study revealed that the reputation of offshore jurisdictions is also very important. Another relevant criterion is related to the opening of trading accounts. Other criteria that would also be useful to judge which jurisdiction to choose is legal stability, political certainty, reliable partners, the abundance of consulting firms, well-developed banking sector. So, tax rates alone do not determine whether in practice the tax will succeed in optimizing.

The Master's Thesis explores tax optimization opportunities in international business through offshore companies. An analysis of the topic reveals the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies and in order to ensure the efficiency of the company's operations. The object of the project is the possibility of tax optimization by using offshore companies. The aim of the project is to analyze the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade by using offshore companies. 1) to analyze trading activities of JSC \"Ameks\", identifying the problematic area of the import and export sector; 2) to study the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade, using side companies, theoretical aspects; 3) to evaluate the practical aspects of the activities of JSC Ameks; 4) to assess the possibilities of tax optimization of companies in the import and export sector through the use of cross-border companies. The paper deals with the analysis of scientific literature in order to reveal the concept of offshore company, the disadvantages and advantages of this activity, investigates the specifics of tax optimization using offshore companies, examines the problematic aspects of the opinions of scientists on the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies. SWOT analysis is used to identify problem areas related to the use of offshore companies for tax optimization. An expert survey is used to reveal the business process and tax optimization opportunities of offshore companies. Five representatives of the sector were interviewed during this study. The tax analysis of the company in question is carried out in order to determine the extent to which the company saves profits and other taxes through the opportunities offered by the offshore company. Experts suggest using a mailbox model or two-part offshore company when it comes to selling physical products. However, not all jurisdictions have a structure for trading accounts. The main problems encountered in saving tax through an offshore company are the problem of double taxation, the opening of bank accounts, the transfer from offshore to the core, the lack of transparency. In the case of JSC \"Ameks\" it is appropriate to set up offshore companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Virgin Islands. There are taxes on profits in Hong Kong and Singapore, but there are no other taxes, and the Virgin Islands are a zero-tax area. Two main models are distinguished - mailboxes and hybrid models. In assessing the results of the research and numerical expressions, it was found that the most appropriate offshore companies were established in zero tax zones. However, offshore jurisdictions, even with regard to tax optimization, are also worth considering under more criteria. The results of an expert study revealed that the reputation of offshore jurisdictions is also very important. Another relevant criterion is related to the opening of trading accounts. Other criteria that would also be useful to judge which jurisdiction to choose is legal stability, political certainty, reliable partners, the abundance of consulting firms, well-developed banking sector. So, tax rates alone do not determine whether in practice the tax will succeed in optimizing.

The Master's Thesis explores tax optimization opportunities in international business through offshore companies. An analysis of the topic reveals the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies and in order to ensure the efficiency of the company's operations. The object of the project is the possibility of tax optimization by using offshore companies. The aim of the project is to analyze the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade by using offshore companies. 1) to analyze trading activities of JSC \"Ameks\", identifying the problematic area of the import and export sector; 2) to study the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade, using side companies, theoretical aspects; 3) to evaluate the practical aspects of the activities of JSC Ameks; 4) to assess the possibilities of tax optimization of companies in the import and export sector through the use of cross-border companies. The paper deals with the analysis of scientific literature in order to reveal the concept of offshore company, the disadvantages and advantages of this activity, investigates the specifics of tax optimization using offshore companies, examines the problematic aspects of the opinions of scientists on the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies. SWOT analysis is used to identify problem areas related to the use of offshore companies for tax optimization. An expert survey is used to reveal the business process and tax optimization opportunities of offshore companies. Five representatives of the sector were interviewed during this study. The tax analysis of the company in question is carried out in order to determine the extent to which the company saves profits and other taxes through the opportunities offered by the offshore company. Experts suggest using a mailbox model or two-part offshore company when it comes to selling physical products. However, not all jurisdictions have a structure for trading accounts. The main problems encountered in saving tax through an offshore company are the problem of double taxation, the opening of bank accounts, the transfer from offshore to the core, the lack of transparency. In the case of JSC \"Ameks\" it is appropriate to set up offshore companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Virgin Islands. There are taxes on profits in Hong Kong and Singapore, but there are no other taxes, and the Virgin Islands are a zero-tax area. Two main models are distinguished - mailboxes and hybrid models. In assessing the results of the research and numerical expressions, it was found that the most appropriate offshore companies were established in zero tax zones. However, offshore jurisdictions, even with regard to tax optimization, are also worth considering under more criteria. The results of an expert study revealed that the reputation of offshore jurisdictions is also very important. Another relevant criterion is related to the opening of trading accounts. Other criteria that would also be useful to judge which jurisdiction to choose is legal stability, political certainty, reliable partners, the abundance of consulting firms, well-developed banking sector. So, tax rates alone do not determine whether in practice the tax will succeed in optimizing.

The Master's Thesis explores tax optimization opportunities in international business through offshore companies. An analysis of the topic reveals the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies and in order to ensure the efficiency of the company's operations. The object of the project is the possibility of tax optimization by using offshore companies. The aim of the project is to analyze the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade by using offshore companies. 1) to analyze trading activities of JSC \"Ameks\", identifying the problematic area of the import and export sector; 2) to study the possibilities of tax optimization in international trade, using side companies, theoretical aspects; 3) to evaluate the practical aspects of the activities of JSC Ameks; 4) to assess the possibilities of tax optimization of companies in the import and export sector through the use of cross-border companies. The paper deals with the analysis of scientific literature in order to reveal the concept of offshore company, the disadvantages and advantages of this activity, investigates the specifics of tax optimization using offshore companies, examines the problematic aspects of the opinions of scientists on the possibilities of tax optimization in international business, using offshore companies. SWOT analysis is used to identify problem areas related to the use of offshore companies for tax optimization. An expert survey is used to reveal the business process and tax optimization opportunities of offshore companies. Five representatives of the sector were interviewed during this study. The tax analysis of the company in question is carried out in order to determine the extent to which the company saves profits and other taxes through the opportunities offered by the offshore company. Experts suggest using a mailbox model or two-part offshore company when it comes to selling physical products. However, not all jurisdictions have a structure for trading accounts. The main problems encountered in saving tax through an offshore company are the problem of double taxation, the opening of bank accounts, the transfer from offshore to the core, the lack of transparency. In the case of JSC \"Ameks\" it is appropriate to set up offshore companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Virgin Islands. There are taxes on profits in Hong Kong and Singapore, but there are no other taxes, and the Virgin Islands are a zero-tax area. Two main models are distinguished - mailboxes and hybrid models. In assessing the results of the research and numerical expressions, it was found that the most appropriate offshore companies were established in zero tax zones. However, offshore jurisdictions, even with regard to tax optimization, are also worth considering under more criteria. The results of an expert study revealed that the reputation of offshore jurisdictions is also very important. Another relevant criterion is related to the opening of trading accounts. Other criteria that would also be useful to judge which jurisdiction to choose is legal stability, political certainty, reliable partners, the abundance of consulting firms, well-developed banking sector. So, tax rates alone do not determine whether in practice the tax will succeed in optimizing.

By comparing with last centuries, the twentieth century has produced extremes. Its earliest part was a benign continuation of the peace of the nineteenth century. But this calm before the storm was followed by the World War I, communism, hyperinflation, fascism, depression, the World War II, and the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe. There followed a period of comparative stability, punctuated by the balance of terror of the Cold War, the Nato Alliance, and decolonialism. Toward the end of the century the Cold War ended, the Soviet Empire was dismantled, democracy emerged in Eastern Europe, the Americana flourished and the euro came. The twentieth century began with a highly efficient international monetary system that was destroyed in World War I, and its bungled recreation in the inter-war period brought on the great depression, Hitler and the World War II. The new arrangements that succeeded it depended more on the dollar policies of the Federal Reserve System than on the discipline of gold itself. In the new arrangements, which were ratified at Bretton Woods in 1944, countries were required to establish parities fixed in gold and maintain fixed exchange rates to one another. With the breakdown of the Bretton Woods system, money supplies became more elastic, accommodating not only inflationary wage developments but also the monopolistic pricing of internationally traded commodities. Foreign Exchange trading describes trading in the many currencies of the world. It is the largest and the least regulated market providing the greatest liquidity to investors. Currencies are traded electronically by dealers in trading rooms of banks and financial institutions in the major global financial centers. These centers are: London, New York , Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney. Technical analysis relies on the principle that "history always repeats itself". Common indicators that dealers use in their forecasting include the Moving Average (MA), the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Momentum Index. Not all strategies of technical analysis for trading currencies live long. The aim of this work is to find one. Analyzing strategy is using simple technical analysis. It's not confusing for the beginners and good tool for the pro too.

By comparing with last centuries, the twentieth century has produced extremes. Its earliest part was a benign continuation of the peace of the nineteenth century. But this calm before the storm was followed by the World War I, communism, hyperinflation, fascism, depression, the World War II, and the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe. There followed a period of comparative stability, punctuated by the balance of terror of the Cold War, the Nato Alliance, and decolonialism. Toward the end of the century the Cold War ended, the Soviet Empire was dismantled, democracy emerged in Eastern Europe, the Americana flourished and the euro came. The twentieth century began with a highly efficient international monetary system that was destroyed in World War I, and its bungled recreation in the inter-war period brought on the great depression, Hitler and the World War II. The new arrangements that succeeded it depended more on the dollar policies of the Federal Reserve System than on the discipline of gold itself. In the new arrangements, which were ratified at Bretton Woods in 1944, countries were required to establish parities fixed in gold and maintain fixed exchange rates to one another. With the breakdown of the Bretton Woods system, money supplies became more elastic, accommodating not only inflationary wage developments but also the monopolistic pricing of internationally traded commodities. Foreign Exchange trading describes trading in the many currencies of the world. It is the largest and the least regulated market providing the greatest liquidity to investors. Currencies are traded electronically by dealers in trading rooms of banks and financial institutions in the major global financial centers. These centers are: London, New York , Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney. Technical analysis relies on the principle that "history always repeats itself". Common indicators that dealers use in their forecasting include the Moving Average (MA), the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Momentum Index. Not all strategies of technical analysis for trading currencies live long. The aim of this work is to find one. Analyzing strategy is using simple technical analysis. It's not confusing for the beginners and good tool for the pro too.

Subject of the study – medical tourism attractiveness. The problem of the survey: it is not clear what is the attractiveness of Lithuanian medical tourism for incoming medical tourists? The objective of the study – find out the level of medical tourism attractiveness for tourists in the context of Lithuanian tourism industry. The following tasks to achieve this objective: 1.find out the location of medical tourism in other tourism species; 2.review the factors that promote the development of medical tourism; 3.discuss the situation of medical tourism in foreign countries and in Lithuania; 4.find out strengths and weaknesses of Lithuanian medical tourism; 5.evaluate the attractiveness of Lithuanian medical tourism market for consumers in the context of Lithuanian tourism industry. According to scientists, medical tourism is one of the ways to improve health. The main objective of this tourism is traveling within the country or to another country in order to increase the balance of physical, mental social health potential, getting health, fitness and other services. In other words, medical tourism is one of new types of tourism, occupying a place in health tourism system. Medical tourism development is mainly driven by the following factors: environmental factors (climate, natural resources, geographical location), progress factors, which include investments that are offered by private hospitals or companies. Another factors are online resources, quality (specialists), accessibility (reasonable prices, queues of patients, wide range of high – quality services). Now medical tourism is very popular in Thailand, India, Singapore, Latin America, Turkey, Hungary, Poland that attract thousands of tourists who combine inexpensive treatment with pleasure in visiting exotic country. Talking about Lithuania, medical tourism in the country is also slowly gaining popularity – the number of medical tourists is gradually increasing during the last years. More and more medical tourists come from the East (Russia (including Kaliningrad), Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan) and the West (the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark) countries, that are the priority medical tourism markets for Lithuania. The strongest sides of Lithuanian medical tourism are an abudance of highly qualified doctors, reasonable prices, a wide range of high – quality services and the geographical location. Talking about weaknesses of Lithuanian medical tourism, they are the lack of support from the government, credit availability problems, the lack of image of high – quality and safe services and problems with infrastructure. Lithuanian tourism businesses noted that Lithuanian medical tourism market is very attractive for consumers. The survey results showed that 75 % of respondents noted that the same medical tourists come to the country more than one time. Also more than a half of respondents noted that the number of medical tourists who used the services of companies is gradually increasing during the last years. Therefore Lithuanian medical tourism industry has a reason to continue providing and expanding this kind of tourism. The most of respondents have the same opinion – 72 % of respondents noted that medical tourism is a promising area for Lithuania and 78 % of respondents are going to continue providing medical tourism services.