Germany as an Example of Coordinated Market Economy

Introduction “Note on Comparative Capitalism” outlines the opposing concepts of liberal market economies (LMEs) and coordinated market economies (CMEs) which refer to the structures of capitalist systems. LMEs incorporate the focus on competitive markets and the close relationships of their actors (Clayton and Henderson 2015). CMEs, on the other hand,...

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Introduction The stock market crash of 1929 is currently defined as the most significant economic collapse in US history. It created unbelievable chaos in the country’s financial markets and resulted in the Great Depression regarded as the longest period of contraction and unemployment in modern history. However, even though the...

Poor Kids: An Intimate Portrait of America’s Economic Crisis

In America, the majority of citizens wish to live the elusive American dream. However, the idea of being financially comfortable does not always come true for everyone, especially for families living below the poverty line. It is even harsher on children who live in such families. In the PBS documentary,...

Financial Crisis: Beyond 1929 – 2008 Comparison

Abstract This report compares the great depression of 1929 with the financial crisis of 2008. The basis of comparison is with respect to outset, causes, effects and nature. The report describes the general factors that are likely to cause financial crisis. It also includes the various forms of financial crises...

Ratio and Financial Statement Analysis

Executive Summary Financial ratios show associations between various factors of the business operations. They entail comparison of income statement and balance sheet’s elements. These ratios are grouped into four distinct categories; liquidity ratios (Quick and current ratios), profitability ratios (ROE and ROA), leverage (debt-equity ratio and debt-to-assets ratio) and investors’...

Foundations and Applications of the Time Value of Money

Introduction This paper intends to discuss the concept of time value of money. The goal is to show that current cash flow is valued highly compared with future cash flows hence the need to compare cash flows in terms of present value and future value. Time value of money is...

Portfolio Theory and Capital Asset Pricing Model Relevance

Introduction Investing in the financial markets is very risky and investors face the possibility of losing their money. Risk in the financial markets refers to the possibility that an investor will not get the expected returns. There are some risks which the investor can do nothing about such as recession,...

Technological Advancements and Job Growth

Advancement in Technology has, to a larger extent, eliminated different forms of jobs in the recent past. Job automation technology coupled with globalization has been the principal force behind the moribund wages together with diminished prospects of most workers around the globe. Within the next 25 years, job growth is...

Reasons Behind Creation of Equity

Introduction Equity was developed more than hundred years ago to settle the claim of the dissatisfied litigants which arised from the harsh inflexible rules of law, which made the justice not prevailing. Equity is a set of legal principle of English law, which evolved from the English common law. The...

Commercial Agriculture, Its Role and Definition

The concept of commercial agriculture implies that crops and livestock are raised to be sold on the market for profit. Since commercial agriculture aims to produce goods such as meat or grains that could be sold, the farmers put a lot of effort into maximizing productivity. This includes the application...

The Kitchin Cycle in Modern Economy

Business cycle can be characterized as the economy-wide fluctuations in the economic activities or production over certain period of time, involving shifts in growth, decline, stagnation and recession. There are a number of cyclical theories of economic development, concentrating on the analysis of these business phenomena, cyclic measurements and stages;...

Competitive Market Hypothesis: Croatian Companies

Introduction This paper reports on time series analysis of the persistence of profits of 97 Croatian Companies from 1995 to 2005. This report is unique in the way it is conducted in Croatia. Although, many such researches are conducted in various parts of the US and Europe, a study of...

The Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention

Introduction The chapter “The Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention” of “The Lexus and The Olive Tree” by Thomas Friedman is devoted to a unique and rather insightful finding. This finding is exclusively the author’s own and has been challenged by some. While McDonald’s is one of the restaurants around...

Elasticity of Demand: Definition, Types, Formulas

Introduction Price elasticity refers to “the percentage change in the quantity demanded caused by the price change” (Arnold, 2015, p. 505). This is a key concept in economics and is used by companies and business analysts to predict the impact of price changes on the quantity of products or services...

India vs. UAE: Comparative Analysis of Key Economic Metrics

Introduction The United Arab Emirates is the second-largest economy in the Arab region. It comes closely behind Saudi Arabia. Currently, UAE is the eighth largest oil producer in the world. The country maintains a free market system. The open system gives the nation means that investors from different parts of...

Third World Countries and Their Economies

Introduction The end of the 20th century could be characterized by radical alterations in the international discourse and economic relations. The aftermath of WWII and the shift of priorities towards humanistic values resulted in the creation of an environment beneficial for the development of the Third World States or Developing...

Transformational Leadership in Pakistan’s Banking Sector

Introduction The field of leadership is one area of academic research that has evolved and fundamentally shifted its paradigm. The understanding of effective leadership has progressed from the orthodox transactional epoch point of trait, behavioral and contingency theories towards the existing leadership paradigms of charismatic and transformational leadership. This report...

Caifu Company’s Investments in Topshop and Matalan: Strategic Insights

Executive Summary This report carries an in-depth analysis of Topshop and Matalan in order to help Caifu to choose the best company to buy stocks. The report noted that both companies are facing decreasing sales due to the deflationary crisis in the UK. However, Matalan has poor management, which has...

The Budgeting Process: Planning and Control Cycle

Introduction The budgeting process is the way toward outlining, executing, and operating spending plans. It is the administrative procedure of budget spending and planning, budgetary control, and the related strategies. Budget planning requires volumes of the bookkeeping regarding the firm’s operations (Okpanachi & Mohammed 2013). In summary, spending plan is...

Milton Friedman vs Keynesian & Other Economic Theories

Milton was a pre-eminent American Economist who earned accolades for his free-market economic theory (407). A free market economy is a system in which the prices of goods and services are determined purely by the demand and supply in the market. There is no government intervention to determine such prices....

Analyzing Aggregate Demand in Different Economic Contexts and Scenarios

Introduction Aggregate demand is normally understood in the context of the total value of goods and services demanded by a given group of consumers at a given period and a given price (Brux 2007, p. 375). In other words, aggregate demand essentially refers to the value of goods and services...

Globalization Advantages and Negative Cultural Impact

Grid Outline Thesis: Although globalization is somewhat harmful, it has many advantages for example: sharing new technology, sharing knowledge, cultural export, and food export. Supporting points Sub-points Evidence Industrialization Share new technology Knickerbocker, If the poor get richer, does the world see progress? p8 Share knowledge Ma, Paths of globalization...

Economic Impact of Baby Boomer Retirement on U.S. Financial Capital Supply and Demand

Introduction Population demographics are essential indicators of the direction the economy can take when the characteristics and trends of each demographic are considered. America’s population contains several age groups with different economic impacts through their financial habits, including spending and savings. Comparing Saving Rates: Middle-Career Individuals vs. Retirees Baby boomers...

D. M. Pan National Real Estate Company’s Housing Price Prediction Model

Introduction This report was commissioned by the CEO of D. M. Pan National Real Estate. The purpose of this report is to provide a benchmark price for square foot of real estate based on the statistical analysis of the real estate prices in the US in 2019. The central question...

Impact of Globalization on Netflix Company

Introduction Netflix made two significant strategic moves that led to its success. First, the company did not explore all the available markets at once but in phases. It ensured that the market it exploits has been analyzed and is suitable for expansion. For instance, the first phase of its entrance...

Economic Value and Social Value

Economic value is a measure of the benefit that a service or product provides to a group of people. It is measured in relation to the units of money in the economy. My understanding and opinion are that economic value occurs when a company, for instance, has all of its...

The Balanced Budget: Arguments For and Against

The United States is the most developed economy in the world in terms of the gross domestic product. However, the country has one of the highest budget deficits globally, meaning that the overall spending exceeds the total revenue collections. The country has for many years run under an increasing cumulative...

Future of International Business Environment

Introduction International management involves the process of monitoring business activities in different parts of the world where the business operates. It consists of studying and understanding the business environment of various countries and understanding the culture and currencies of the country where the company is operating. Business representatives in multiple...

Market Segmentation Methods of House Cleaning Service

House cleaning service includes a window, floor, rug, upholstery cleaning, and other cleaning administrations utilized by private residential owners. Geologically, the market is arranged into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific like China and Japan, and a few pieces of Latin America and the Middle East. The demand for such services is...

Taxation Without Representation

“Taxation without representation” is when a whole population is taxed but has no say in spending money or implementing policies. The colonists of the United States said to their British overlords that “taxation without representation is tyranny.” Because of the adoption of the English Bill of Rights in 1689, it...

Combating Recessions with Spending Hikes Rather Than Tax Cuts

Introduction The economic recession has a variety of negative repercussions on the economy, including increased unemployment, weak economic development, and reduced investment, among other things. To deal with a recession, many economic techniques are frequently employed. A recession also denotes a considerable reduction in general economic activity, largely a consequence...

Lego Group Role in the Digital Economy

The Lego Group is one of the most profitable and sustainable companies in the toys industry. This Danish organization has its headquarters in Billund. Currently, it designs, produces, and markets Lego-brand plastic bricks for interlocking purposes and other toys. Additionally, it has amusements parks in different parts of the world....

Credit Card Industry: Revenue and Cost Structures

Based on the industry report by Gambardella (2020), credit card issuers, in this case, Chase Company, earn revenue from interest income, cardholder fees, and interchange fees. Some of the industry’s costs include purchases, marketing, rent, depreciation, and wages, among others. For instance, Chase generates income from the Sapphire brand through...

Nominal Anchor: Monetary Targeting and Inflation

Introduction Nominal anchor is the behavioral regulation used by Central Banks on the verge of alleviating nominal variables such as a country’s general price level. To be more precise, these mechanisms are adopted to check on either deflation or inflation in the country. The commonly used nominal anchors by the...

Expansionary and Contractionary Fiscal Policies

Expansionary and contractionary fiscal policies are the two tools implemented by the government to control economic growth. They both use government spending and tax policies to regulate the flow of money. The expansionary policy reduces taxes and increases government spending to increase the flow of money to the economy, while...

Monopoly: Characteristics, Advantages, Disadvantages

Monopoly can be defined as a situation whereby a single individual or firm has adequate control when it comes to supplying a specific good or service to be able to considerably determine the conditions on which other individuals or firms will have access to them. Monopolies are characterized by an...

Barriers to International Outsourcing in Sysco

The research paper relates to Sysco Corporation. The firm’s background information has been given with reference to the products that the firm deals in. A set of objectives for research paper are outlined. The core objective of the research paper was to conduct an analysis of the barriers that Sysco...

Knowledge as a Factor in Economic Development

Introduction Development is always supported by knowledge and skills proficiency within the workforce. Basically, countries with people who possess skills and knowledge have always registered a higher social, economic, and political growth than those with the majority of unskilled people. This is because knowledge and skills encourage creativity and innovativeness...

Monopoly: Types, Elements, Effects

Introduction A monopoly is an economic situation in which only a single seller or manufacturer makes and supplies a commodity or service. In order that a monopoly is effective one of the preconditions that should exist is that there should not exist a practical substitute for the product or service...

Coca – Cola: Business Strategy and Globalization

The process, well known on the international arena, as globalization affects all the spheres of people’s and counties’ life. The economic and business fields are greatly affected by this phenomenon as well. Therefore, it would be relevant to explain the process of globalization in the economic field and its influence...

Globalization and Knowledge Management

Abstract This paper outlines the knowledge management in the context of globalization and using personal experience with virtual learning. Both the class theory of organizational knowledge management and innovational strategies are reviewed. Companies will be able to use distance learning and other applications or platforms to spread expertise and competencies...

Impact of Mobile Banking in UAE: A Case Study of ADIB

Online Banking Services in the UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic BankIntroduction In 2019, most banks around the world offer online and mobile banking services. The advantages of the Internet and communication technology have immensely improved the speed and convenience of banking operations for customers and financial institutions alike. The availability of...

China External Environment and Its Effects

Executive Summary This dissertation aimed to examine the topic “The external environment in China and its effect on foreign beverage companies: A case Study of Pepsi and Coca Cola”. The literature review of this dissertation concern with theoretical aspects of Environmental Effect on the Strategic Choice, Chinese Policy towards the...

AICPA Code of Conduct: Misrepresentation & Negligence Rules

With regards to the preparation of financial statements, the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (2014) includes key points as to the knowing misrepresentation of the statements, submission of financial statements, negligence in preparation, and subordination of judgment. The knowing misrepresentation of financial statements in the course of their preparation occurs...

Comparing Financial Ratios for Investing: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo

Current Ratio Current ratio is one of the financial ratios indicting the liquidity of the firms over the short-term. Current ratio is defined “as a class of financial metrics that is used to determine a company’s ability to pay off its short-terms debts obligations. Generally, the higher the value of...

Canada’s International Competitiveness: Brain Drain Problem

Issue Brain drain is an inevitable and serious problem (as seen by officials, employers, analysts, and so on) that will undermine Canada’s international competitiveness. In the 1990s, up to 2% of the Canadian population left the country each year to find employment elsewhere (mainly the USA), and researchers note that...

Globalization’s Impact on Canadian Society: Regulation & Challenges

Introduction Purpose and context of the report The prime principle of globalization is featured by the interconnected holistic phenomenon. Due to globalization, the world has become a village in terms of politics, economic endeavors, and cultural interaction. Understanding the position of globalization in the Canadian society requires critical analysis of...

Globalization Theories in the Business Environment

Introduction Globalization is defined as a concept that refers to expanding network of international economic activities resulting from increased movement of commodities, technology and information across national boundaries. Globalization as a process, therefore, ensures that the state retains the political role while the economic functions of the state are being...

Banking Merger, Its Benefits and Consequences

Introduction The trend of forming mergers in business has become very popular in the banking industry lately. In simple terms, a merger occurs when two different firms join their operations to firm one single organization (Braggion, Dwarkasing & Moorey, 2010). One of the fundamental effects of mergers is that it...

Tesco Plc Company’s Revenues and Market Segment

Introduction Acquisitions increase the company’s revenues and market segment base. The research shows that Tesco Plc generated the increase in revenues by expanding its market base. The company acquired several companies to increase its market share. The company ventured into marketing diverse products to retain its leadership in the grocery...

Price Determination and Its Economic Factors

Main economic factors that determine price of good or service According to Connor (2006, p. 64), price determination is dependent on demand and supply of goods and services. In economics, price depends on the balance between these two forces. However, there are also other several micro-economic factors that determine the...

Marx: The Transition Period Was That Time of Political Shift

There are various definitions and assertions as to what constituted the transition period. According to Marx, the transition period was a time when the means of production was brought into common ownership by the working class using the power of the state. In other words, it was a period when...

The Forgiveness of the Student Debt

The issue of student debt is clearly one of the most important issues that we face today. There are many different proposals as to how to deal with it, but it seems that the best decision that can be made would be for the government to appropriate the debt of...

The Role of Trade Protectionism in Global Business

Introduction International businesses are highly regulated operations by governments around the world. They do this to protect their countries from harmful trade that may harm their economy and citizens. The action by countries through their government to protect their domestic industries through policies restricting international trade is commonly referred to...

Exploring the Bertrand Oligopoly Model Through Practical Experience in Pricing Strategies

Introduction Oligopoly is one of the most common types of markets in modern economics. The Bertrand model was chosen when choosing an oligopoly model to study, as it represents a particular interest in practical applications. The Bertrand model describes a situation where multiple firms compete by setting product prices (Puu...

Factors that Influence Demands

To begin with, demand is the customers requirements and desires, which might be changed because of external factors. When saying “demand,” economists mean the desires of customers to buy some products or services during some period of time, and these wishes can change due to different aspects and situations on...

Globalization’s Impact on Education

Existing Knowledge Globalization, as a complex process of increasing connectedness and interdependence of different countries, economies, and cultures, has had a significant impact on multiple spheres of human life. In particular, one of the decisive fields where the influence of globalization might have far-reaching effects is education. Indeed, research shows...

The Analysis of the Daycare Center’s Operations Budget

Introduction This memo concerns the analysis of the Daycare Center’s operations budget for the year 2000. An Exhibit A from the Northville Daycare Center Case Study shows the prospective expenditures that this daycare center will have in the first year of its operations. One of the most crucial aspects of...

Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals

Consequently, it is essential to discuss the primary framework of achieving SDGs before adjusting the policies according to specific regions. Mazzucato et al. (2019) examine six transformations that could potentially improve the quality of life in social, environmental, and economic aspects. Namely, the authors emphasize education, healthcare, energy decarbonization, sustainable...

Taxation and Wealth Redistribution in Hong Kong

Introduction Hong Kong is a very attractive city business wise, and currently many business people are willing to invest in it due to its enticing tax policies. Taxation is a very important factor for investors who might be considering new avenues for their business. Many countries of the globe are...

12th Five-Year-Plan and Its Results in India

Abstract India uses a system of five-year plans to ensure the economic growth of the country. The 12th five-year plan was implemented from 2013 to 2018. However, within each of the plans, there are both achievements and failures, which can be assessed only after its implementation is completed. This study...

Supply & Demand and Other Concepts in Economics

A greater understanding of the processes that govern market operations is an essential part of creating and running a successful business. The study of economics enables one to get a bigger picture of the relationships between companies, governments, and customers. This essay reviews the following topics: supply and demand, elasticity,...

American Express Firm’s Microeconomic Analysis

Abstract The present paper provides an analysis of American Express to make predictions concerning the success or failure of the company in 2021. Despite the unfavorable macroeconomic situation in the world, American Express managed to stay profitable even during the time of the pandemic. Even though the company’s total revenues,...

Current Events in Macroeconomics

Introduction The success of any state’s economy in 21st-century economies largely depends on the stable macro and microeconomics status of financial and stock markets. Macroeconomic studies focus on the productivity of the general economy in relation to money systems, performance, financial structures and the behaviour of financial markets. Due to...

The Impact of Monopoly on Economy

Market Inefficiencies Caused by Monopolies The simulation game taught me that monopolistic models are detrimental to both market actors and consumers. The dominance of monopoly in the marketplace produces two types of inefficiency, namely consumer exploitation and allocative inefficiency. When only one entity rules the entire market, consumers cannot purchase...

The Relationship Between Economic and Political Freedom

Introduction Political and economic freedoms are characteristics of a democratic society that denote its capacity to participate in political processes and take economic actions, respectively. Politics and economics have been inextricably linked throughout history, accounting for the rise of some of the world’s most famous empires. The connection continues in...

PESTEL Analysis of India: Political Factors

India is one of the world’s most powerful economies. India’s capital is New Delhi. Two major nations border it: China and Pakistan. Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka are some of the neighboring nations. India is one of the largest countries in the world. It should also be noted...

Comparison between Late Development and Early Development Pathway

Industrialization is the transition of agriculture-related raw materials to mass manufacturing of goods and services. The period has been characterized into two phases, Early development and Late development. Early industrialization occurred in Britain in the late 18th century, while late industrialization occurred in the 20th century after the second world...

“The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy” Book by Pietra Rivoli

Pietra Rivoli’s book The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy describes the processes that a T-shirt moves through before and after it makes a finished product. The author uses the T-shirt creatively to analyze issues related to international business, including the market, power, and politics of global trade....

Foreign Direct Investment and Multinational Corporations

Introduction In the 21st century, global economic activities have acquired an unprecedented scope, which is enabled by rapid technological progress. Communication and transportation have become easier than ever, bringing nations closer together and promoting the international exchange of goods and services. In this regard, prosperous companies have been actively developing...

Fairtrade: Better Solution to Underdevelopment

Introduction Fairtrade®: Definition With the rise in globalization, opportunities for trade have expanded tremendously, allowing for cooperation between organizations on a global level, and reinforcing international partnerships. As a result, the necessity to create homogenous standards for interacting in the global economic environment has emerged. Thus, the platform for building...

Economics of Panic-Buying: A Case Study of Toilet Paper in Australia

Panic-buying is a relatively common behavioral response to a crisis that people can exhibit in situations that they perceive to be dangerous and unpredictable. Yuen et al. (2020) note that this behavior was previously observed in the wake of major natural disasters, such as the Christchurch earthquake and hurricane Matthew....

Functions of Modern Commercial Banks

A bank is an incorporated institution, the business of which is to receive money on deposit, cash, drafts and checks, make loans, discount commercial paper, make loans, as well as issue banknotes. Banks are monetary organizations that serve the interests of their depositors by ensuring the security of the deposited...

Business Relationship With Its Stakeholders

Executive summary Stakeholders can be defined as people who are interested and directed by a business’ actions. They stand to either lose or gain from a business’ operations and many times influence its decisions. A business’ stakeholders include preferred and common shareholders, creditors, manufactures of its products, employees, suppliers, customers,...

Critical Issues in Tourism

Introduction Globalization is a term that is widely used in the in-depth study of tourism trends. Globalization is usually driven by a combination of political, economic, biological, socio-cultural, and technological factors. It enables countries to share and circulate different ideas, cultures, and languages. The effects of globalization in people traveling...

Unemployment: Types And Factors

Unemployment is one of the greatest social evils in our society today. This is because of the unfriendly impacts it has on the economy. Unemployment brings about poverty and hopelessness among individuals in society. In addition, weird behavior is also encouraged by this phenomenon. For instance, stealing and robbery cases...

Market Failure in Free Market and Externalities

Definition of market failure Market failure is an economic theory where the allocation of goods and services in a free market mechanism is inefficient. That is in the inefficient allocation, there are some players whose gains outweigh their losses while for other participants, their losses outweigh their gains. Market failure...

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles: The Financial Crisis of 2008

Introduction The financial crisis of 2008 affected cultural institutions across the United States. For instance, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles found itself financially strapped and incapable of achieving most of its cultural objectives. The absence of government support and reduced endowment gifts forced many institutions to...

Inequality in Russia: Causes and Consequences

Introduction The inequality in financial matters, socioeconomic policies and the public domain has become a global concern. Russia has moved from the Soviet era of populism to abject poverty and extreme riches. The fast financial development that Russia has encountered in the previous decade did not cause any change in...

Young Female Customers’ Luxury Fashion Purchasing in the UK

Abstract The primary objective of this research study was to present an insight into the motives defining the purchasing and consumption of luxury fashion among young female customers in the UK. The researcher applied quantitative research designed since the study was focused on a single market segment. Through direct interview...

Multinational Corporations Challenges in Global Environment

Introduction Multinational Corporations are complex in their operation (Jones, 2004, p.45). This arises from the fact that they involve a number of business units that are autonomous in their operation (Bohlander & Snell, 2009, p. 659). In their operation, MNCs are required to respond to diverse foreign issues such as...

Crude Oil Extraction and Economics: Historical Insights

Introduction Crude Oil or petroleum, as we all know is the world’s most robustly dealt commodity. In her book Oil: The Economics of Fuel, Joann Jovinelly emphasizes the importance of this source for the whole world and the USA in particular (2007). It is extracted from the earth through oil...

College Tuition Soars 70% in 30 Years: Demand Still High

Over the last 30 years in the US, the real price of a college education has increased by almost 70 percent. Over the same period, an increasing number of high school graduates have sought a college education. While faculty salaries have barely kept pace with inflation, administrative staffing (and expenditures)...

Hegemonic Stability Theory and International Political Economy

Hegemonic stability theory Hegemonic stability theory draws its ideas from the realist, liberal and historical, together with the structuralists views. It is often regarded as a hybrid theory. It emphasizes that for an open and balanced international system to be met there should be a sole dominating or hegemonic nation,...

Luxury Cars Consumerism in the Middle East

Introduction Modern dictionaries define luxury goods as items whose price is worth more than the functional properties of the product itself. The luxury market continues to grow exponentially. In 20 years, from 1985 to 2015, its market size grew from 20 billion to 250 billion (Global luxury good industry n.d)....

Douglass North’s Institutional Theory: Reform & Economic Growth

Introduction New institutional economics which emerged in the 1970s, became a basis for the economic reform and the development of the contemporary economy. It gave birth to diverse theories that outlined the reforms and conditioned the future of the economy. The current paper reviews one of the famous institutional theories,...

Barclays Bank’s Decision-Making & Risk Management

Introduction The decision-making process in multinational financial structures is complex and multifaceted, including a number of steps and operations. The questions about what stages the decision-making process should include are rather controversial and solved differently according to the specific style of governance and the scope of the organization. Being one...

David Ricardo’s Contribution to Economics

David Ricardo was a modern orthodox economist whose main ideas centered on positive economics. He is notable for his contribution in economics during the classical period of economics. The period lasted about 100 years and his book “On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation” that was published in 1817...

International Business and Free Trade

Introduction Economic integration makes international trade easier through the removal of trade barriers and tariffs. With economic integration, good and services, labor, and capital find their way in the country where they can be put into maximum use. Increase in mobility of factors of production faces some negative challenges especially...

Themes of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad Book

Introduction Robert Kiyosaki wrote the book Rich Dad Poor Dad to depict the aspect of financial literacy based on his experience growing up with two fathers, one being his biological father and the other his father’s friend. On his account, Kiyaski stated that his biological father, “poor dad,” believed in...

British Empire’s Role in Global Trade: Violent Roots of Economic Globalization

Introduction The world economy began developing with the advent of the great trade routes and continues expanding to this day, being an integral part of the globalization process. Trade began to become global with the advent of the Great Silk Road when luxury goods from China started reaching the European...

The Role and Impact of Incoterms in International Trade

Introduction It can be challenging for entities in an international trade transaction to agree on the delivery conditions, the party responsible for the goods while in transit, and the mitigation of unforeseen risks. Thus, adopting Incoterms, which refer to clusters of standardized regulations in international sales contracts, can be helpful...

Description of Rational Choice Theory

It is essential to note that rational choice theory is a concept that explains the rational behavior and choices of individuals in pursuing the opportunities available to them in society. Individuals rank these opportunities according to the degree to which they serve their goals (Blossfeld & Prein, 2019). They follow...

Comparison of Settlements of Virginia and Massachusetts

Introduction The purpose of the original settlements of Virginia and Massachusetts was very different. Virginia was founded as a commercial venture by the London Company in 1607 (Chet, 2019). Its primary purpose was to make a profit, as the settlers were expected to find gold and other resources to bring...

The Impact of Government Spending on GDP Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation

Introduction Real GDP Refers to every financial activity done by the government, including consumption, investment, and transfer payment. Each form of public spending is dependent on the availability of government revenue. Most governments use different approaches, such as taxation, to generate revenues (Moore & Prichard, 2020). While some obtain it...

Microeconomics: Perfect Market Competition

Perfect competition matters because it creates numerous producers of identical goods and services, so no single producer may affect the market price. Prices are governed by supply and demand dynamics and are identical for all producers. This form of competition generates an efficient market since each producer is motivated to...

The Role of Natural Resources on Economic Development

The worsening shortage of resources is one of the true underlying causes of the escalating and latent maturing local, regional and global problems of the new millennium. The existence or absence of the necessary natural resources directly affects the living standards of earthlings, the prospects for the socio-economic development of...

Economic Concepts and Daily Life

Introduction Economics is a wide field of study, one that has produced many important and interesting theories on how society should operate. Depending on the economic conditions one finds themselves in, a variety of theories, mechanisms, and assumptions can be relied on. This includes potential explanations of the free market’s...

Globalization Challenges in Developing Countries and Japan

Introduction A developing country is a nation whose economy is in the process of development. This means that these countries are working to improve the living standards of their citizens and expand their economic base. In general, developing countries are characterized by low levels of income (Saner et al., 2019)....

Microeconomics: Scarcity and Social Provisioning

Introduction At its core, economics deals with people’s decisions to sustain the scarce amenities available to them. Microeconomics is the subdivision of economics that relates to the choices made at a personal point. The choices made may include clients and companies that a person makes after analyzing resources, costs, and...

Aspects of Functions of Money

Money is one of the vital tools in society; this invention helped to develop trade and exchange. Many people refer to money as a physical entity; indeed, in economics, money plays a significant role in electronic exchange. Money has several functions; for example, it serves as a medium of exchange,...

Interconnection of Globalization and Culture

Analysis of social processes is governed by the idea of globalization in modern science. Globalization today is the determining factor in political, economic, and cultural development. It encloses the most important economic and social evolution processes that accelerated modernization, cultural change, and economic growth. Moreover, globalization innovates new issues and...

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Strategy

Introduction Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) is an innovative strategy applicable to big and complex projects. EPC activities are conducted by specialized contractors who undertake actual work on behalf of the owner. The details of engagement are outlined in an EPC contract, including the control, costs and risks. The EPC...

The Social Media Impact on Globalization

Globalization in business is the state where the products and services produced by companies gradually become the same globally (Ifigeneia & Dimitrios, 2018). The social media concepts have become one of the main agendas used by most business executives to promote Business through media platforms and online services to allow...

National Differences in Political Economy

Political economy is one of the issues that can impact the growth and development of a country. In most cases, leaders ensure that a nation engages in different activities such as international trades to guarantee that more revenues are acquired and used to enhance various sectors. Typically, political economy involves:...

Production Possibility Frontier

Production Possibility Frontier graphs are widely used both in macroeconomics and microeconomics. For the first case, the graph might show the level of efficiency in the production of several goods for a nation, for the second—is for a company (Krylovskiy). In the paper, a graph that reflects the hypothetical PPF...

Role of Government in the Economy

Introduction According to Smith, prosperity results from human determination and self-interest. He argued that by giving everyone freedom to exchange their own produced goods, the economy would grow significantly. Correspondingly, opening markets for individuals to trade their goods to foreign countries will attract more funds to the US. Smith suggested...

Bank of America and Financial Analysis

Bank of America is a leading US financial institution dedicated to serving individual consumers, large corporations, and small and medium-sized enterprises with a broad range of banking, investment, and management products and services. It provides easy-to-use online products and services and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Bank...

Housing: An Annotated Bibliography

Anacker, K. B. (2019). Introduction: housing affordability and affordable housing.  The author in this article discusses chosen aspects of the inexpensiveness of houses in respect to domestic expenses and domestic earnings and the selected aspects of inexpensive housing. This is an excellent source because it offers appropriate foundations for considering...

Globalization, Its Defenders and Critics

Globalization is an ambiguous process with its advantages and disadvantages. It is impossible without significant changes in the ordinary life of people. Globalization even affects such processes as training and the development of additional skills to work in the field where changes are taking place. This process aims at changing...

Inflation and Control Policies in the United Kingdom

Introduction Inflation is a highly contentious issue. This is due to its economic implications. For instance, if not regulated, inflation has the potential of crippling a country’s economy. As a result of this, governments are always coming up with policies and strategies to ensure that it remains at manageable levels,...

Effects of Globalization: The Case of LuLu Group Int

The Effects of the Driving Forces of Globalization There is no doubt that today’s world has become substantially different from the social, economic, and production systems that were relevant only a few decades ago. Such changes can be seen in all spheres of life, from the classical communication between people...

Governmental Role in Influencing International Trade

Introduction As the international economy is being integrated, business opportunities, as well as challenges, continue to ensue. Such challenges affect different nations around the globe, including those with stable economies. In this regard, even the local corporations/companies and the multinational corporations are not immune to the business challenges present in...

Investment. Net Present Value vs. Payback Period

Net Present Value (NPV) is a better indicator than Payback Period (PBP) because it tells precisely which value would be earned by the investors if they decide to undertake it. In general, NPV as an investment appraisal method is based on the idea that the project would be beneficial if...

Perfect and Monopolistic Competition

There are four various market structures that differ in their attributes, demand curves, and the basis on which their firms compete. These structures include perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly, and oligopoly. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the perfect and monopolistic competition and their differences. Moreover, the list...

A Critique of Economics Budgeting

Budgeting is not an exact science, and its success depends on the precision of estimates. Estimates are based on facts and managerial judgment, which can suffer from subjectivism and personal biases. The accuracy of budgeting therefore rests on the adequacy of management. Where management is optimistic about future prospects for...

Alienated Labor in Capitalist Societies

The capitalist system is a generally accepted norm which functions successfully in the modern world. However, Marx presented the alienation of labor, which is one of the capitalist features, as the process is contrary to human nature (Vidal et al., 2019). The reason for the emergence of such a phenomenon...

The Economy of Japan

State of Economy Japan has been known as one of the countries with the most advanced economy and the best-developed entrepreneurship. In 2017, Japan’s GDP reached $4.873 trillion, which made it the world’s third most economically prolific country in the world (Central Intelligence Agency). Similarly, other economic indicators have proven...

The Issue of Limiting Auditor’s Liability

Executive Summary The liability of auditors has been a subject of debate in the recent past. The company law, international auditing Standards and the International Financial Reporting Standards stipulate the need for auditors work in the financial reports of companies. In addition, these bodies plus the statutory legislations of different...

The Problem of Corruption for the Economic Development of Countries

Introduction Although corruption is widespread in most countries of the world, nonetheless, the level of corruption in some of the countries is extremely high in comparison with others. In the majority of public institutions, corruption is widespread due to bureaucracy and politics (Osipian, n.d, p.35). According to the World Bank...

The Influence of the Market Economy on the Society Development

Introduction The market economy created a new system of production that not only increased the efficiency with which people created goods, but also heightened their quantity. It improved the quality of life of the general population because people could access conveniences that were inconceivable before the 19th Century. Groups of...

The Dependence Effect in Economics

The dependence effect refers to the way people’s wants are hinged on the process by which they are satisfied (Galbraith 159). Galbraith in his book explains the notion of dependence effect, in an attempt to criticize the economic outlook of demand theory that wants do exist on their own. This...

Bauman’s Concept of Globalization in Understanding the Rise in Human Displacement

The 1990s saw the term globalization become more apparent in the west mostly in the disciplines of politics, sociology, mass media, and economics. Various definitions have been developed in an attempt to fully capture all the elements inherent in the process. Generally, it is seen as the process through which...

Are MNCs Responsible for Poverty and Violence in Developing Nations?

While multinational corporations (MNCs) play a big role in the development of economies in developing countries, evidence supports that they are responsible for much of the poverty and violence in some developing countries they operate in. Multinational Corporation is a term that is used to refer to the companies that...

The Function of the International Monetary Fund

Abstract Much can be said about the differences and similarities of the IMF and WB. But that is not the concentration of this paper. Instead, this paper shall concentrate and focus on the various functions that fall upon the International Monetary Fund as a part of the world economic foundation....

China’s Trade Policy for the Global Economy

Introduction The presented paper aims to analyze the implications of China’s trade policy for the global economy. The significance of the topic is determined by the fact that China has become one of the largest trading powers within several decades and plays a vital role in the world’s economy. The...

Unemployment in Spain: Economic Analysis and Management Strategies

Introduction Unemployment takes place when a person that is inactive searches for a job is unable to find it. The concept is often used for measuring the health of an economy, with the unemployment rate being the most prominent indicator that is evaluated regularly. The unemployment rate is calculated by...

Neoliberalism in the Film “Wall Street”

The modern world in its social, political, and economic manifestations has gone through a series of ideological changes throughout centuries of its existence. Overall, the search for an ideal type of government has always been a never-ending process due to the evolution of thought and constant willingness to change the...

President George Bush’s Economic Policies

Introduction George Herbert Walker Bush served as the 41st American president for one term from 1989 until 1993. This period was marked by significant global geopolitical shifts that had a ripple effect on the US economy. Additionally, the previous president’s decisions affected the US economy, leaving it in a state...

Supply and Demand Equilibrium: Market Forces and Pricing

Introduction The demand and supply equilibrium is the basis of all commercial interactions between consumers and producers. It helps determine the price of products and the quantity available to the market. As a rule, market forces tend to serve as regulators for the fairness of established prices. If the quantity...

Natural Rate of Unemployment

Explain clearly how the natural rate of unemployment is determined in a wage-setting and price-setting model of the labor market In determining the natural rate of unemployment, analysts focus on evaluating price and wage settings in the labor market. In this regard, they analyze price relations within the scope of...

Impact of Economic Policies on Real Estate Market Growth

Summary of Factors and my Belief of what is going to Happen Most economists according to the article have given pessimistic forecasts as far as economic growth is concerned. In line with the lowered forecasts, the Obama administration has formulated several policies to address the issue and spur growth. Sluggish...

Corruption in Third World Countries

Introduction Corruption is one of the major causes of underdevelopment in developing states. It is viewed as misappropriation of public funds. It involves using public resources to benefit an individual. It is never accidental but intentional. The senior government officials collaborate with their juniors to deprive the public its resources....

Unemployment, Its Types and Government Intervention

Introduction Unemployment is among the most significant challenges that influence contemporary economies. Indeed, even global economic giants suffer from the problem. For example, the 2008 to 2009 economic crisis in the US left the nation suffering from the problem of unemployment. After the recession, Rothstein and Valletta (2014) assert that...

Pepsi Company: Investment Case

Introduction PepsiCo is a corporation that includes a number of brands selling processed foods and beverages. The most famous products of the company include Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Cheetos, Doritos, and Lay’s. Other recognizable names are Tropicana, 7 Up, Lipton tea, and Mirinda (The Street 2017). The current state of the...

Globalization: Managing Across Cultures

Introduction Globalization is an aspect that has changed the way national and international businesses are carried out; it is an aspect that has totally removed barriers between countries, encouraging cross-national business to take place. At the same time, globalization has encouraged most companies, specifically from developed countries to initiate business...

Friedrich Engels’ Analysis of Working-Class Conditions: Historical and Social Context

Introduction When it comes to assessing the significance of a particular literary work, concerned with the matters of political economy, it is important to define the measure of the contained ideas’ systemic integrity, in the sense of how they correlate with the ’cause-effect’ (or dialectical) principle of analytical reasoning. The...

“Marginalizing the Masses” by Noam Chomsky

Introduction This article is an interview with the renowned philosopher and activist, Noam Chomsky by Robert Schupp and Richard Ohlemacher on the issue of shadow economies. In the article, Noam Chomsky addresses the issue of shadow economies that has plagued the entire world. These informal economies are accused of enriching...

Finance: The Currency School-Banking School Debate

Introduction The period of the 1840s in the history of the economic thought is characterized by a significant controversy observed between the Currency School and Banking School. The debate influenced not only the British monetary system but also the approaches to the monetary policies in the United States (Block 15;...

Exploring Freakonomics: Uncovering Hidden Economic Principles

Underlying Theme Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner is an exploratory study of economics and the manifestation of its principles in everyday life. The main premise of the book can be described with the following quote: “Morality, it could be argued, represents the way that people would like the...

Naked Economics: Adverse Selection and Discrimination

In Chapter 5, Wheelan considers the importance of economic information and the consequences of its imbalance, which brings along the sensitive issue of discrimination. Adverse selection can happen because of the imbalance of information, and it presupposes the increase of the least profitable proposals coming from those who possess more...

HR Policies in Chinese Banking: Impact of Foreign Investments

Chinese Banking System In the case study under analysis, Chaudhuri (2014) pays much attention to the banking system of China and the development of different banking sectors in regards to the latest changes and requirements that may occur at the local or national level. Regarding the latest achievements, existing progress,...

Globalization’s Impact on Economic Development: Opportunities and Challenges

There are fundamental concerns, issues, and resolutions arising from the association of the communities living across the world as a global community. They merge to form a self-sustaining system that facilitates further developments related to their mutual capabilities and abilities. These aspects termed as globalization make them massive and undefeatable...

Economic Comparisons: Germany, Greece, and the UAE in a Global Context

Introduction Germany, Greece, and the U.A.E are notable economies in Europe and the Middle East. Many countries have emulated their economic models (The Global Economy 2015). For example, Saudi Arabia has tried to emulate the U.A.E’s diversification strategy to decrease its reliance on the energy sector (The Global Economy 2015)....

“Where Does the Money Go?” by Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson

Summary of the book In their book, Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson discuss various financial problems that currently affect the United States. Overall, the authors focus on such an issue as the growing national debt of the country (Bittle and Johnson 4). In their opinion, this tendency has long been...

Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Global Trade, Flows, and Economic Dynamics

Introduction The case study explores how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed global trade. Despite worries that globalization might come to a stop as a result of Russia’s takeover of Ukraine, international migration has significantly increased since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a collapse of global flows...

Financial Analysis of Renting Versus Buying Real Estate

Introduction Financial planning is one of the critical tools of conscious living, allowing one to forecast expenses and assess risks. An approach in which an individual can manage money wisely and create an environment in which finances can multiply allows one to create greater freedom of action and be prepared...

Market and Subsistence Economies

In the process of a long evolution, all countries have established the predominance of the market economy as the basic and most efficient form of economic management. It is based on commodity production, which is possible due to technology. Market economy assumes the production by individual, isolated producers specializing in...

Gramsci’s Idea of Cultural Hegemony in Political Economy

International Political Economy (IPE) is a topic of study that explores the confluence between politics and economics in a global environment. It aims to comprehend the complexity of the global economy and how the activities of numerous players, including nations, multinational firms, international organizations, and people, impact it. Through the...

Evolution of Modern Banking: Middle Ages to Present

Introduction The history of banking began around 2000 BCE in Assyria, Sumeria, and India when wealthy families kept gold and silver coins in their homes. However, in the U.S., the banking system was started in 1782, where the first real bank was chartered in the then young republic. Hiding of...