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Commerce - Classification
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Definition of 'Commerce'The interchange of goods or commodities, especially on a large scale, between different countries or between populations within the same country. It includes trade (the buying, selling, or exchanging of commodities, whether wholesale or retail) and business (the purchase and sale of goods to make a profit). (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed, p411, p2005 & p283) Common names: Commerce; Commerces; Commercial Sector; Commercial Sectors; Sector, Commercial; Sectors, Commercial; Sales; Prices; Price; Vendors; Vendor; Business; Businesses; Contraceptive Importation; Contraceptive Importations; Importation, Contraceptive; Importations, Contraceptive |
Monday, November 23, 2009
Do cigarette prices vary by brand, neighborhood, and store characteristics?
29 Jun 2009 
OBJECTIVE: We assessed the price variability of cigarettes by brand, neighborhood characteristics (racial/ethnic and youth composition, number of schools, and number of stores), and store type. METHODS: Trained research staff purchased three ... Read more...
29 Apr 2009 Limited research has focused on the availability of more healthful food alternatives in traditional food stores (supermarkets and grocery stores) in rural areas. Current market trends suggest that food items may be available for purchase in stores ... Read more...
Availability of healthier options in traditional and nontraditional rural fast-food outlets.
26 Nov 2008 
BACKGROUND: Food prepared away from home has become increasingly popular to U.S. families, and may contribute to obesity. Sales have been dominated by fast food outlets, where meals are purchased for dining away from home or in the home. Although ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Commerce - Classification'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Do cigarette prices vary by brand, neighborhood, and store characteristics? 29 Jun 2009
- The HCI 100.
30 May 2009 - Availability of more healthful food alternatives in traditional, convenience, and nontraditional types of food stores in two rural Texas counties. 29 Apr 2009
- Leading performers. Forthcoming KLAS report ranks IT consultants. 7 Mar 2009
- By the numbers. Top vendors of acute-care EHR systems. Based on total number of installations at U.S. hospitals from January 2008 to January 2009. 31 Jan 2009
- Largest patient-satisfaction measurement firms. Ranked by total number of engagements in 2007. 6 Dec 2008
- Availability of healthier options in traditional and nontraditional rural fast-food outlets. 26 Nov 2008
- The HCI 100. Significant changes to the process and product ensure this year's list of the top 100 HIT vendors by revenue is the most valuable ever. 30 May 2008
- Food store types, availability, and cost of foods in a rural environment. 30 Oct 2007
- 'All under one roof?' differences in food availability and shopping patterns in Southern France and Central England. 14 Jun 2007
- In good company. 20 Jan 2007
- Vendor listing. 30 Dec 2006
- Largest healthcare financing companies ranked by amount of loans underwritten January through August 2006. 30 Sep 2006
- Public policy options for small employer health insurance. 29 Apr 2006
- Small employers and the provision of small group health insurance coverage. 29 Apr 2006
- A closer look at the managed care backlash. 29 Apr 2006
- By the numbers. Largest healthcare financing companies ranked by amount of loans underwritten January through August 2005 (dollar in millions). Oct 2005
- Employment-based health insurance: analysis of rural-urban differences in one state. 30 Jul 2005
- Revenues on review. 30 May 2005
- Fortune 1,000 ranked within industries. Medical products and equipment. 16 Apr 2005
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Technical information about 'Commerce'
Definition: The interchange of goods or commodities, especially on a large scale, between different countries or between populations within the same country. It includes trade (the buying, selling, or exchanging of commodities, whether wholesale or retail) and business (the purchase and sale of goods to make a profit). (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed, p411, p2005 & p283)
Descriptor UI: D003132
Alternative terms: Commerce; Commerces; Commercial Sector; Commercial Sectors; Sector, Commercial; Sectors, Commercial; Sales; Prices; Price; Vendors; Vendor; Business; Businesses; Contraceptive Importation; Contraceptive Importations; Importation, Contraceptive; Importations, Contraceptive;
Related Mesh Headings: Economic Competition; Industry; Antitrust Laws; Ethics, Business;
Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; education; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; methods; organization & administration; standards; trends; statistics & numerical data; ethics;
Tree Number: J01.219;
Technical Notes: includes business & trade; SPEC: SPEC qualif