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Introduction Looking at the process of globalization maintained and developing in the world practice and in the international relationships one can point out the significance of financial and economic growth for countries using some regulative organization. GATT and then WTO is the organization for the provision of highly considered and...
Introduction NFL lockout may be regarded as one of the most prominent economic events in the world of sports in 2011. The reasons for the lockout are analyzed from various perspectives, and the economic consequences of these events are serious enough. The economic theory that may be applied for the...
This is a research paper on market power which is a part of managerial economy. It starts with defining the topic and area of research, later getting into the path for recognition of different aspects and scopes of the topic. The major ideologies linked with market power are stated and...
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...
Like in other countries, workers in Canada formed unions that would enable them to have a uniform voice when addressing issues relating to conditions of their places of work or other issues concerning their rights. When globalization was introduced in the country, it had positive as well as negative impacts...
These days financial intermediaries are quite widespread because people prefer using them instead of entering financial markets directly. A commercial bank is a typical example of a financial intermediary, though not the only one. Among others are pension funds, loan associations, numerous insurance companies, mutual funds, and credit unions. Financial...
Definition Monopoly refers to a market where a particular individual has enough control over the production or supply of a certain product or service to the extent that he can determine the terms under which other parties who are in the market can access the goods and services (Varian, 2003)....
Absolute advantage Absolute advantage is the ability of a certain economic unit like a particular country to produce a product in high quantities with a lower cost of production than some other unit. This is done when the units are compared. This is done to calculate the efficiencies of production....
Introduction We start our discussion by trying to understand the Asian market as a whole. Asia as a continent that has grown in all aspects including its economy; this growth is not unique to the region but was also realized in other parts of the world. The economic development of...
Introduction Every countries dream is to have an ideal economy but what it is, is not well outlined. In this essay, I shall be discussing this ideal economy, its features, and what is expected from this ideal economy by different stakeholders. For an economy to be ideal the gross domestic...
Introduction The Boston Matrix model was developed by Bruce Henderson in 1970. This model aims to evaluate the position of the company on the market and allocate resources of the organization. In spite of opportunities proposed by this model, there are some authors who criticize it for simplicity and lack...
Introduction Through technological, economic, and social development within world economies, the resent time phenomena demonstrates a state where integration in these areas is increasingly binding countries and economies together such that the world becomes more or less a global village. Thai, Rahm and Coggburn (2007, p.2) indicates that globalization involves...
In this paper, we are going to discuss the economic situation in such a developing country as Rwanda. In particular, it is necessary to carry out growth diagnostics and propose the strategies, which may help to overcome the difficulties that this state currently faces. In this work, we rely on...
Introduction The notion of “globalization” is related to the process of enlarging cross-border transactions and interactions in political, socio-cultural and economic spheres. It describes the denationalization phenomenon which tends to be perceived as a political project. Globalization in the international political system is considered to be centralized due to its...
Abstract With the term of Globalization being in vogue and regional integration agreements being signed across the globe, the coalition of the concepts has been questioned. On one hand, the two concepts are considered as facilitators of each other while on the other hand, the thinkers like Kudo Akira believe...
The classical time-inconsistency problem analysed by Kydland and Prescott (1977) and Barro and Gordon (1983), and followed by a large literature, is based on the following model: y = γ (π – π ) + u , where yt is the log of output (or employment), measured as a deviation...
1. Top Choice Investments have given you £2,000,000 to invest for them. The funds can be invested in one or more projects. These projects are all indivisible. The investors require a minimum return of 25% and they are high-risk takers. Details of the projects are as follows. Correlation coefficients between...
Globalization is one of the major characteristics that have brought tremendous change in most economies around the world. Globalization is the local and international integration of the world economies which results in changes in the economic and political developments of different countries. With globalization, a countries economic resources such as...
Introduction This paper seeks to analyze whether it is a good idea to convert fixed cots to variable costs for Claire’s Antiques. This will also discuss when it is proper to convert fixed cost to variable cost and will identify the types of costs that Claire’s Antiques would probably incur...
Introduction International trade is the exchanging of goods and services among different countries. The stimulation will help identify the reasons of international trade and know the countries that are the best for me to trade with. In this simulation i will consider a very large country in terms of level...
Introduction Bhutan is a landlocked country located in Southern Asia, between China and India. Presently, it is classified as one of the Least Developed Countries (LDC). Close connections with India were conditioned by the 1949 treaty allowing Delhi to influence over Bhutan’s foreign relations. The aftermath of the treaty is...
North-South Divide The North-South divide aims to outline the gap in economic development and the welfare of different regions. In general, one can argue that there is a clear divide between the wealthy and developing nations. The scholars of the 20th century conceptualized this idea, by creating the North-South divide...
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...
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...
Introduction The development and survival of corporations in the globalized and expanding market depend on their capacity to satisfy customers. Consumer fulfillment pivot on recognizing, understanding, and executing the advertising techniques, data on the behavior consumers display in processing, handling, utilizing, and discarding goods to satisfy their requirements and needs....
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...
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...
Executive Summary Venezuela is located in Latin America, and its gross domestic product (GDP) significantly depends on the country’s oil and gas industry. The current economic and political situation in the country is unstable, characterized by hyperinflation, high levels of bureaucracy, governmental restrictions for businesses, high levels of poverty and...
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...
Research Question What is the effect of the real exchange rate and interest rate in the UK and US banking sectors during a financial crisis? Research Hypotheses Ho: The real exchange rate and interest rate has no effect in the UK and US banking sector during a financial crisis. Ha:...
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...
The IASB framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements outlines the concepts underlying the preparation and presentation of financial statements by external users (Deloitte 2008). The framework assists the board in the formulation of accounting standards and seeks to resolve issues that are not addressed directly in the...
The effort to achieve a single set of global accounting standards has gained significant momentum in the recent past. The logic behind the development of a single set of high-quality global accounting standards for the world’s integrating capital markets has become more evident especially with the collapse of major corporations...
Introduction Globalization is not a new term since it has existed for a long period. For many years, globalization has continued to grow through trade, travel, migration, transfer of cultural elements, and spread of knowledge. For over 500 years, monarchs, adventurous, and financiers have been committed to the creation of...
Following the interview between a member of our research team and one of the directors of a bank, a multinational bank with branches all over the world, we were able to deduce the firm’s goals as follows; The vision is to be the champion of the socio-economic prosperity of the...
Introduction It is apparent that entering an emerging market has a significant potential due to various advantages such as the increasing economic growth, the absence of serious competition, et cetera. However, it is also evident that numerous problems can occur in the process of entering. Therefore, it is essential to...
Introduction The shape and structure of most modern markets are shaped by market power and competition. Market power stands for the strength of a company or a product in a particular market. All companies seek to increase their market power, which results in competition. In economics, the four Ps of...
Introduction Overview This chapter covers the background to the study, problem statement, research objectives, questions and the significance of the study. Background to the study In early 2013, the British Prime Minister declared that the country will vote to decide whether the country should remain or exit the European (Whyte...
About the Economies The UAE The UAE was established in 1972 after the merger of six states. The UAE has a vibrant economy. Its performance can be compared to nations in the European region. The country heavily depends on the production and sale of oil, other oil equivalent products, and...
Introduction As a definition, regression analysis is a statistical tool that is used to develop and approximate linear relationships among various variables. Regression analysis formulates an association between several variables. When coming up with the model, it is necessary to separate between dependent and independent variables. The model generated is...
Introduction It is necessary to mention that the influence of the capitalist market economy on impoverished working people is the topic that has been actively discussed over the last few years. Karl Marx and Adam Smith are two prominent figures whose works are praised and commonly studied. A contrast between...
The cross-national integration into the world community, which is also known as the globalization process, has been the focus of people’s attention since the middle of the 20th century. The rapid technological progress that has been witnessed over the past few decades seems to have heralded the era of globalization....
Big Mac Prices from All over the World: Minor Discrepancies Despite the fact that a lot of people view a clear connection between McDonald’s and the current economic state of the U.S., the assumption that the McDonald’s fast food affects the economy of the United States is wrong – instead,...
World Expo is regarded as an important international venue similar to the Olympics. This world exhibition is aimed at exhibiting products, trade, and innovation that can help the humanity address the major challenges it is facing (“In Depth”). The first world exhibition took place in the middle of the 19th...
The indicators used in developing the Market Potential Index (MPI) include the market size, which is based on the amount of electricity consumed in a specific market and the urban population with an aggregate weight of 25/100. According to Eizenberg (2014), economists use the Market Growth Rate (MGR) to determine...
Introduction Financial ratios are used to predict the liquidity, solvency profitability, as well as the performance of a given company within a specified period. Thus, investors and other shareholders need to understand accurately the meaning of each ratio before making any investment related decision (Lewellen, 2004). This paper provides an...
Being only a concept in the 20th century, the process of globalization has swept the entire world by 2000s and is taking an increasingly fast pace at present. Despite its obvious benefits, globalization has also had a couple of negative effects on the economy, politics and social life of the...
Industrialization is a process of the fast development of the industry of a certain state in a certain period. Usually, it is determined by a set of reasons which exists at the current stage of development of a country. This phenomenon could be found in the history of each developed...
In an ailing economy and threats of frequent economic crises, one of the main areas of interest is the idea of tax reforms. Some scholars argue, within the context of classical versus Keynesian economic theories, that the ailing economy is a strong incentive for implementing tax reforms to reduce the...
Abstract The paper outlines the primary challenges of Zimbabwe economic system and provides a consistent account of inefficient economic strategies that disrupt the country’s well-being. The notion of Mugabenomics is reviewed in the case study. Due to the findings of the case, there is a threat of Zimbabwe becoming the...
Introduction The chosen article in this paper is titled “The Impact of Technological Innovation on the Future of Work” by Maarten Goos and his colleagues. Since the beginning of the 21st century, significant technological developments have occurred worldwide, leading to many changes in the labor market. As per Goos et...
Legal Challenge Against IRS PTIN Fees and Court Ruling The article “IRS must refund excessive PTIN fees it charged” discusses a case of a district court ruling that the IRS overcharged for services related to return preparation. According to the author, the IRS was ordered to reimburse the increased costs...
Introduction The Panic of 1907 and the Great Recession of 2007-2009 were both significant financial crises that had profound impacts on the U.S. economy. Similarities A key similarity between the two events is the role of financial contagion and the subsequent loss of confidence in the banking system. In 1907,...
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...
Unique Features of a Governmental Unit The main difference between a commercial company and a governmental unit is that the former aims to generate profit, whereas the latter focuses on providing public services. When it comes to ownership status, the public owns a governmental unit, which a public servant or...
Bills of Exchange Bills of exchange are primary instruments in payment methods between importers and exporters. A bill of exchange, which is classified as a short-term negotiable instrument, is a signed and unconditional document that requires a specific party to pay a fixed amount of money to another party when...
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...
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...
Market dynamics are based on the interaction between supply and demand. The need for a steady supply of power increases as the world’s population rises and urbanizes. The utility sector, with electricity as a good example, is crucial to this knowledge. To highlight how important the electricity sector is to...
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...
The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), which entails the set percentage of cash required to be kept in reserves as against the bank’s total deposits, has over the past increased in Nigeria, lowering commercial bank earnings and thereby harming the country’s economy. Therefore, if commercial banks in the country want to...
Executive Summary Globalization is a term used to describe the increasing interdependence and integration of national economies. Local economies could suffer if globalization has the opposite effect of helping developing countries. This paper investigates the impact of globalization on China’s aviation industry. The report covers a wide range of topics,...
Executive Summary The future of Morocco’s energy supply and demand faces substantial hurdles. In particular, the country is perceiving a growth in energy consumption, which will increase the country’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and emissions of carbon dioxide. As a result of the challenges it encounters, Morocco has set...
Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a different approach to creating a budget. While most strategies for budgeting account for the history of previous transactions, ZBB does not operate on financial history and automatically included payments (Coyte et al., 2020). Therefore, each period in the budget is planned from a clean slate,...
Fiscal policy uses government expenditure and taxation to control the economy during macroeconomic conditions. The government uses the policy to create strong and sustainable growth and reduce poverty (Bossone, 2021). During recessions, governments might consider lowering tax rates or increasing their level of expenditure to spur economic activity and encourage...
Gentrification has many potential benefits for both local and new residents. The article by Meltzer & Ghorbani (2017) focuses on defining the effects of gentrification on employment in low-income neighborhoods. The authors suggest that the main benefit of gentrification is the growth of employment opportunities and job gains for residents....
Summary In a three-stage expansion process, Netflix could make strategic decisions and establish effective policies in those markets. Before moving forward, they carefully selected a few calls to employ as a test and then studied those markets. One of the best strategies the business can employ to expand is to...
Introduction Banks in the United Kingdom are generally associated with the Big Four and the traditional banking and financial accounting approach. However, since 2015, applicant banks have been actively obtaining a license, often without physical offices to serve clients occupying specific niches in lending, clearing, mortgages, and business financing (Blomstrom,...
Introduction The 2015 historic international agreement on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) encourages all parties to establish and construct efficient local implementation systems. The policies require that members work with the World Bank to gather and evaluate data for measuring progress (Roa et al., 2019). This essay examines the role...
Globalization has affected individuals, groups, and communities all over the world and has had a big impact on sustainable development. Globalization has significantly altered economies, society, and the environment over the last several decades, and it has made our globe more linked than ever before ( Eitzenet al., 2018). This...
Understanding a company’s opportunity costs is crucial for identifying the optimal course of action in terms of investments and funding. The evaluation of opportunity cost would necessitate comparison of the costs and benefits accruing from each action made versus alternatives. The simulation depicted in Figures 1.1 and 1.2 compares the...
Introduction The methods of analyzing the investment attractiveness of companies have been influenced by factors such as the specifics of the companies’ activities, a small material component, and high profitability. The rise in the value of Facebook’s securities is due more to investors’ optimism than the development of the main...
Jane Schneider’s interpretation of the fairy tale in which the demon offers to help a young woman spin straw to gold is the depiction of how industries have thrived at the expense of social welfare. The argument can be supported further by Jane Collins’ statement that the corporations subcontracting garment...
A phenomenon that gathered speed after World War II, globalization has tremendously impacted the international economy, society, and culture by enabling greater interconnectedness and cross-border exchange of people and ideas. Globalization is a complex phenomenon that has benefited developed countries economically while unfairly distributing wealth to underdeveloped nations and disenfranchising...
Introduction In this essay, I want to highlight the main concepts from Chapter 4 of macroeconomic principles and tell you what they mean. I believe the basic concepts are supply and demand, market equilibrium, monopoly, oligopoly, and competition. I can say that the whole economy is built on these concepts,...
In today’s world economy, there is only one rule that can be applied to a free market: supply and demand. In this case, the free market has nothing to do with corporate social responsibility. Milton Friedman’s philosophy was also based on the idea that despite the claims of large companies...
Introduction Technology is an essential element in the global business environment since it has revolutionized the international economy by making it become a vital competitive strategy. Technological changes have contributed to markets and production globalization by facilitating the transition of services from manual to electronic delivery in every sector (Marszk...
To assist the economy in achieving its objectives of expansion, level of employment, and price stability, the government is taking several measures. It exploits its power of taxing and spending through fiscal policy and exercises its authority to control the money supply and the level of interest rates through monetary...
Introduction This paper is about overconsumption and Black Friday influence in the market. The term overconsumption refers to the situation where utilization of natural resources is more than the current ability to generate more (Ardley & May, 2020). When overconsumption is experienced for a long time, it is difficult to...
Capital Budgeting Techniques Capital budgeting is a significant part of a project, and the corresponding techniques allow business owners to improve the wealth of investors and stockholders. The primary purpose of capital budgeting techniques (CBT) is to recover the invested capital and further increase the overall profit of all parties...
Introduction Change in the competitive domains of several firms, technological advances, improved cross-border labor, and Foreign direct investments are the leading forces that are responsible for the contemporary internationalization of various enterprises. Mainland China has got a substantial number of multinational corporations that are rapidly growing. Some examples of the...
Introduction The strength of the national economy is determined by various aspects and market indicators, including GDP growth, the level of foreign trade, and many other criteria. One of the significant factors to consider is the currency’s stability and its relevance to the international market. Regarding the countries of the...
Background At the moment, the real estate business is developing more rapidly. Despite the difficulties that the global coronavirus pandemic has brought, this area of human activity is gaining lost strength. Thus, there are more and more different trends in this area. Researching relationships with them can significantly help in...
Introduction The Australian economy has shown flexibility in tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the Australian economic growth rate remains at 4.2 percent as of March 2022 (The Australian Economy, 2022). It is projected that the Australian gross domestic product (GDP) will be...
There are many microeconomic issues which affect American cities, and one of the most prominent of them is the housing crisis. In New York, the problem with the rising rent and a growing homeless population is particularly notable and attracts considerable attention of local media. In the article, “Eric Adams...
Vehicles and automobiles are one of the most fundamental imports of the USA. The number of cars transferred to the country from abroad has increased in the past decades (Samuels, 2019). The USA is one of the leading net importers in the world of goods and has become the world’s...
Introduction The article State Capacity and Long-Run Economic Performance by Mark Dincecco and Gabriel Katz (2016) explores the relationship between political transformations and sustainable economic growth. Specifically, the authors analyze how increasing state capacity and establishing a limited government in Europe affected the financial performance over several decades. They have...
Introduction Inflation is a dangerous condition when people’s purchasing power declines because of rising prices. It can be increased by several causes: rising production costs, mass lending, and others. However, one of the most important reasons inflation may increase is the printing of money by a country’s central bank. In...
Introduction Taxation primarily imposes mandatory levies on entities and individuals through countries’ governments globally. While there are many varying tax systems, the majority of the United States citizens recognize the essential part played by taxes paid to local, state, and federal governments in the provision of public utilities. For a...
Abstract The growing demand for eco – friendly consumption has prompted various experts to study the factors that influence organic food purchase. The majority of these studies are based on customers’ self-reports of their purchase behavior, which is investigated through expressed subjective norms. In Hong Kong, there is a dearth...
Introduction Canada’s economy is among the most sophisticated and most prominent globally. The country’s overall gross domestic product (GDP) in real USD was $1.64 trillion in 2020. As a result, Canada is now the world’s tenth-biggest economy. Exports and imports of goods and services account for around one-third of the...
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...
Abstract The compilation of LAPD’s annual budget involves the administration of all fiscal resources, including the acquisition of all equipment and supplies, management of contracted services, and the processing of travel and training expenses. The Administrative Services Division (ASD) is responsible for the centralization of fiscal wage bills and synchronization...
Despite the general rapid development of humanity over the past decades, a large number of global problems have arisen: climate change, natural disasters, political and social instability, and wars. All these conditions have led to the need to create a completely new type of behavior directed at more efficient and...
Balance of Payments: Analyses and Implications In the first quarter of 2021-2022, India’s current account balance experienced a surplus in the balance of payment. The increment was 6.5 US billion dollars, representing 0.9% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (“Reserve Bank of India”, 2021). In the fourth quarter of...
Since it was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 has caused massive human suffering and undermined the global economy. The lives of billions of the world’s populations have been turned upside down by the pandemic, which has significantly affected the social, environmental, health, and economic domains. By now,...
The auction represents a valuable aspect of the existence of the modern economy. Furthermore, an auction is a type of market trading in which the seller, in order to maximize profit, uses direct competition from several buyers present at the auction. It is worth noting that it is the seller...
The concept of mindful consumption has a deeper meaning than simply consuming the amount of goods and services necessary for an individual’s life. According to Sheth et al. (2011), mindful consumption has both tangible — the behavior, and intangible — mindset — facets. Therefore, consuming the goods and services mindfully...
Introduction Improved productivity and changing consumer needs have motivated many company owners to globalize. Top executives of large firms, particularly in North America and Europe, recognize that internationalization is the most significant challenge they confront today. Nonetheless, most companies have remained committed to the strategies they have used in the...
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,...
Background The purchasing of a house is one of the most complicated financial decisions people make. It requires significant efforts to choose the most suitable option, taking into account all the current and potential necessities of a family. The vital point is the price of a house and other related...
Introduction Entering the global market is essential for growth and development The external marketing environment has opportunities and threats (Lamb et al., 2021) The environmental analysis is necessary prior to entering the country’s market Perigord Bakery from the United States is planning to enter the Canadian market Cultural Factors The...
The idea of the hierarchy of needs was first proposed by psychologist Abraham Maslow in 1943. According to Maslow, the basic human needs must be satisfied first, before the psychological needs, and lastly, the self-fulfillment needs (Aruma & Hanachor, 2017). This essay will look at the five basic assumptions of...
Explain how overall national savings is related to overall investment and why savings is always equal to investment. Savings are a part of income that is not consumed now, that is, the accumulation of finance. Therefore, savings, formed by the difference between income and expenses, are the primary investment source....
The quality of Indian politics has reduced drastically over the course of the past two decades. This happened because of the changing modern-day realities that averted many political figures from living up to societal expectations (Sinha & Wyatt, 2019). Even though there are numerous policy projects pushed by interested parties,...
Introduction A strong brand should maintain its values and identity while entering international markets and adjust it to specific needs. Companies tend to adapt to local cultures through global and regional branding in a process called glocalization. Glocalization is preserving and strengthening local differences instead of their supposed disappearance due...
The establishment of the US dollar as the global vehicle currency in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference influenced the global economy after World War II. This economic system created a resilient platform for the stabilization of global economic performance in the 1950s and 1960s. However, this system was short-lived...
Introduction and Background Holland Village is a neighborhood situated along the border between Bukit Timah and Queenstown in central Singapore. The village is a renowned retail and dining destination for youths and tourists. It is dominated by and frequently visited mainly for its restaurants and bars and a few specialty...
Businesses strive to achieve the maximum possible revenue to stay competitive. This essay will compare profit maximization strategy with satisficing. Maximization implies a continuous chase for the highest possible profit margin (Qiu, Bai, and Lu, 2020). It allows a company to gain a competitive advantage at the cost of significant...
Introduction GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, is one of the common measures of a country’s economic development. Calculated by adding up the value of all the goods and services produced in the country, the GDP is widely understood to be a sign of a well-off country. This measurement is applied...
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...
The Great Recession is fairly described as a horrendous financial collapse that left millions of families with fewer money or even deeply in debt, it also caused multiple companies to go bankrupt. Remarkably, nearly 8 million Americans lost their jobs, 4 million homes were foreclosed, 2.5 million businesses were closed...
The delineation between the public and private sector is often emphasized in legal regulations and requirements, yet the differences between the two may not be visible to a side observer. Indeed, the similarities that the public and private sector share place them in the same economic context, allowing both publicly...
Introduction The modern world is characterized by a high level of globalization and multiple travel opportunities. The development of different means of transport, especially civil aviation, provided millions of individuals with a chance to move to numerous states. This openness is viewed as one of the most outstanding achievements; however,...
The increases or decreases in the customers’ incomes always lead to budget shifts, which will imply the new purchasing behavior pattern. Many factors can influence the customers’ purchasing choices and adopt a new understanding of this process by the business holders and the whole market. The purchasing behavior strongly depends...
Introduction It would not be an overstatement to claim that the Great Depression era was one of the darkest pages in U.S. economic history. Causing the U.S. economy to suffer a tremendous collapse, Great Depression led to poverty rates spiraling out of control, while also affecting other countries such as...
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....
Introduction In the selected article, the author indicates that markets have failed to return to normal following the end of the infamous financial crisis. The concept of secular stagnation tries to explain how such a situation has developed. It describes how an increasing susceptibility to save money and a decreasing...
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...
The people who provide financial backing to a company for the return of lifetime dividends are known as shareholders. One can become a shareholder of a particular organization either by memorandum subscription during incorporation and they can also invest in new company shares or by purchasing shares of an existing...
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...
Exchange rate volatility The exchange rate can be defined as the currency of a given country expressed in terms of another country’s currency. The changes in the exchange rate affect the profits made by international trading partners and multinational corporations. The exchange rate also affects the value of investments as...
The issue of participating of the government in the economic life of the country was widely discussed in the 19th century. This tendency was characteristic of American politicians as well. In the 19th century, Henry Clay appeared to be a prominent statesman, whose activity was influential in the context of...
For businesses to manage a good stock flow, inventories help balance between new and old stock as it protects businesses from recording preventable losses. In most cases, this is achieved by the use of First In First Out (FIFO) and Last In Last Out (LIFO) models of stock tracking. LIFO...
Introduction There are several types of foreign exchange rate systems namely; floating exchange rate, pegged exchange rate and fixed exchange rate system. In a floating exchange rate system, the market movements determine the rate of exchange. The government or the central bank does not interfere with the rate of exchange....
The global financial crisis of 2008-2009 was triggered in the US as a result of the bursting of the US housing bubble. This was precipitated by the increased defaults of subprime mortgages where banks encouraged homeowners to take on high loans hoping that they would be able to pay them...
Introduction Brand-new technologies have become a critical element of the labor market and its working operations. They make it feasible for organizations to automatize the production process so as to increase the level of output and overall performance. However, with the introduction of machines, manual and routine tasks previously operated...
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...
Information technology is constantly developing, building on previous innovations, adjusting not only to market trends but also to the changing economic environment. The digital economy is a key factor in the development and rise of the global economy in modern realities. Therefore, there is a growing interest in cryptocurrency, which...
Introduction One of the most important issues studied by macroeconomics is the decision-making process and motivation, where economic incentives play an essential role. In business, policy-making, and different kinds of economic relations, incentives are believed to define people’s behavior and induce a particular reaction. Since incentives serve as the trigger...
Introduction Financial goals refer to the aspirations in the life of an investor that needs to be achieved when the person invests his money. By setting financial goals, chances of regretting are minimized and it ensures that the desired goal of investment is realized. These goals vary from one investor...
Introduction Nairobi is the capital city and administrative headquarter of the republic of Kenya, in East Africa. The city is situated 10 South and 360 East, 87 miles off the Equator. The city is at an altitude of 5,512 feet about sea level and has an area of 266 square...
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...
Canada’s economic system is robust and supported by many industries’ success, including banking and finance. Besides, attractive investment and business-friendly taxation policies attract new players to the Canadian market, allowing for healthy competition and creating new jobs. It is also important that Canada has excellent talent potential, as most Canadians...
The first customer category that is likely to be interested in a laptop is travelers. Their primary interest would be portability, which all such products provide to some degree by default (Idemudia, 2018). As Muller (2020) adds, they are also interested in battery life and screen brightness, as they expect...
Introduction Modern society tends to substantially develop itself within the scope of discoveries, technical achievements, and improvement of social relations. Moreover, in the scientific dimension, discussions are no longer merely about the gradual transformation of historically established conditions, traditions, and trends. It is about the attainment of the so-called sustainable...
Introduction Exploring the nature of the company’s microeconomics is an essential part of developing a successful strategy for its future growth. This paper will review the banking and financial management of the Russian company Sberbank, which began to expand globally in recent years. Frexias and Rochet (2008) describe banks as...
Introduction There has been a growing tendency for cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the development of economic and financial institutions. The manifestation of the ubiquitous nature of globalisation has increased the need for embracing standardised accounting regulations in order to improve cooperation and enhance efficiency of financial...
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,...
Introduction Predicting stock performance is extremely difficult and has been called a futile exercise by many people. This is because due to the inefficiency of stock markets about information asymmetry. Many of the fundamental factors affecting stock performance do not fully reflect themselves in stock prices in the Long-run or...
Fair and true view The idea of a true and fair view means that the financial statement shows the true economic position of a company. The accounts are said to a true and fair view position when the opinion of the auditor is positive. The auditor considers the materiality of...
Introduction, Review of accounting Process and Financial Statements Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) US GAAP is the generally accepted accounting principles followed by companies operating in USA and or listed in the Wall Street exchange. It involves enormous volume of standards, interpretations, opinions and bulletins, formulated by the FASB...
There are various methods of payment in international trade. Credit in any international trade transition is provided by the exporter, importer, bank, or a combination of these. Exporters who have sufficient cash flows can finance the entire trade cycle, starting with the production of the product by the exporter down...
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...
Understanding the correlation between demand and supply is one of the fundamental requirements for gaining competence in economics. The specified correlation represents the primary ratio that defines the emergence of new companies, the choice of business strategies, and the changes in communication approaches. Therefore, determining the demand and supply curve...
The Authors’ Arguments Friedrich Hayek strove to defend traditional concepts of morality in economics and fought the progressive representatives of the new era who sought to destroy the classical canons. In his book, he compares rationalizers to Christians who tolerate human sinfulness but do their best to prevent it (Hayek...
The upcoming negotiation process with Absentia Ltd. must not be equal or worse than Grouse’s offer. The latter company is offering of total present values equal to $17.5 to 19.5 million and the upfront $7.5 million in cash. Therefore, Grouse’s offer can be considered to be the best alternative to...
Leasing is an alternative to purchasing an asset, which can be more beneficial for a business in terms of cost-efficiency. In general, there are five types of leasing agreements. The two that will be compared in this paper are – operating, financial, sale-and-leaseback, combination, and synthetic (Brigham & Ehrhardt, 2017)....
Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) denotes a firm’s practices that entail undertakings that benefit the surrounding community, for instance, offering a fraction of the business’ profits to charity, programs of environmental conservation and social welfare, and implementation of greener processes to mention a few. Currently, Corporate Social Responsibility acts as...
Capitalism brings wealth, and not everyone can reach it, but in socialism, there is no wealth. Both capitalism and socialism were major influencing socio-economic theories, which reached their peak of manifestation in the 20th century. Capitalism is a system where the concept of ownership and free markets is at its...
