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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...
This paper is a reflection of the module about the global environment of business. No doubt, such tendencies as globalization and the continuous extension of corporations are gaining popularity and have already revealed some results. In this paper, the results of globalization and its positive and negative consequences are discussed...
Variances can be described as the difference between budgeted performance as planned and expected and the actual performance for the budgeted period. The organization had forecasted a sale of $1,400,000 but actual sales were $1,325,000. The cost of goods sold, which is the main component of the expense part of...
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 Nowadays, the organization and the building process of smart cities, in which all the scientific achievements would be implemented, is the topic of multiple discussions. These ideas are widely transmitted in movies, cartoons, and books. Scientists tend to make daring predictions about the lifestyle in the future when an...
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...
Introduction In the hotel sector or the hospitality industry in general, the consumer is very crucial. The entire point of the business is to keep customers pleased. However, the margins are gradually shrinking; it is no longer enough to keep customers satisfied. As a hotel manager, one must create new...
Karl Marx is a famous philosopher known for a variety of economic works discussed and applied today. The most outstanding work is devoted to discussing capitalism and its components. Cooperating with Friedrich Engels, Marx created a small political group which is known as the Communist Correspondence Committee (Lebowitz 2020). Among...
Introduction Financial well-being has always been a significant phenomenon because available economic resources can influence an individual’s life quality. However, Brüggen, Hogreve, Holmlund, Kabadayi, and Löfgren (2017) admit that research on the topic remains insufficient, meaning that any scientific attempt to study the issue is considered an essential contribution. It...
Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers, owns sub-brands that manufacture products of different categories. Equate is a sub-brand that produces pharmaceuticals and cosmetic goods. Due to its affordable price and quality, Equate has stable sales of various drugs, but Ibuprofen may be considered one of the most popular medications...
Introduction Financial inclusion is important in improving economic growth by reducing income inequalities. Economists agree that reducing income inequality increases disposable income among the poor, which is a primary demand. Governments have attempted various strategies to tackle the issue over time. Income distribution through financial institutions has been given prominent...
It is important to comprehend the critical idea of Demand versus Quantities Demanded prior to examining different hypotheses of financial aspects. The law which is working behind the scene and conveys mostly about interest. A law which reveals to us how much interest of a customer or gathering of buyers...
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...
Introduction The book, The Donut: A Canadian History, narrates how the donut became Canada’s unofficial national food. In connection to this, the author gives a strong affidavit explaining to the reader the reasons why the donut is connected to Canadians’ lives now and its merits and demerits on the citizenry....
Introduction The overall effect of the global financial crisis was making all financial institutions including the multinational ones experience threats of collapsing. The crisis “played a significant role in the failure of key businesses, declines in consumer wealth estimated in trillions of the US dollars, and a downturn in economic...
The successful development of a provincial region is complex due to the number of innovations that need to be introduced. That is why the example of Kunshan, located in southeastern Jiangsu, is so revealing. In just ten years, the city’s population has grown from 600,000 to over two million (Kirby...
Introduction The world is strongly connected and integrated, thus, a disaster in one region significantly impacts other areas. Therefore, one infected person led to a global pandemic affecting more than four million people. Such is the case that the world is experiencing now with the Covid-19 outbreak. According to McKibbin...
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...
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...
Although ROI and EVA are the techniques used to evaluate a company’s performance, comparing and contrasting them can help understand why managers choose one over the other depending on particular situations. Both approaches measure organizations’ profitability and value, vital in making the decisions related to planning management incentives, compensation strategies,...
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...
Introduction ICICI Bank is one of the major banks in India. According to the bank’s financial reports of the financial year 2013, its assets are worth the US $ 99 billion. The bank has are not less than “3588 branches and 11,162 ATMs in India” (ICICI 2013, p. 1). “ICICI...
Introduction Purpose Statement The present report was commissioned by the chief financial analyst of the Euroland Company. The primary task was to identify three investment opportunities for the client in the banking sector and assess their financial performance during the past five years using appropriate ratios. The purpose of the...
The discount rate for the following equities A risk-free equity for the US Treasury Note The definition of the risk-free equity suggests an extreme scenario. The reason why the US Treasury Note is risk free is because it is expected to be free of default risks. In other words, it...
The choice of the countries for the paper was directed by the following information. Canada is a member of OECD that ranks fifth among oil exporters in the world (“The World Factbook” par. 1-3). However, Canada’s export is relatively diversified and is dominated by various types of petroleum (crude oil...
Abstract In the present day rapidly changing market environments, it has become critically important for investors to take a deliberate approach for capturing opportunities to enhance returns and at the same time to manage their portfolio volatility efficiently. While prudent investing calls for taking calculated risks a disciplined asset allocation...
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...
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,...
What Is the Economic Meaning of a Recession? A recession is a notable reduction in the economic performance of a nation that lasts for more than a few months affecting labor availability and industrial performance. Boushey et al. (2019) also define a recession as a period of economic contract and...
Real estate investment is the commitment of finances to the property with the objective of generating income through lease or rental with an aim of capital appreciation in the long run. Real estate is basically land and any developments made to land and the sets of rights acquired with it,...
Economic activities are internationally integrated at present to an exceptional degree. Alteration in one country’s economy can be swiftly transmitted to its business partners. The rise and fall of economic activities are replicated almost instantly on fluctuations in exchange values. As a result, multinational corporations having incorporated cross-border productions and...
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’...
The shelter is one of the basic requirements in everyone’s life. When undertaking some budget calculations, it is noteworthy to determine the possibilities that a person has. Nevertheless, the house that an individual can live in could be leased or owned. Before renting or buying property, someone should do some...
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...
Introduction The review of issues concerning capital structure is defined by the perceptions expressed by various authors. In the article capital structures theories, a critical approach (2011), Brendea defines capital structure as the financial structure of a firm coupled with the long term financing used by the firm. She observes...
Introduction Finland has a long history, with its people having rich cultural heritage, strong economic background, and a relatively stable political environment. The country enjoys a close relationship with the United States, particularly because of its geographical location and history. The country is endowed with numerous natural resources, which have...
Introduction The purpose of this report study is to determine the reason as to why the United Kingdom decided to stand apart from the unification of European currencies as well as to determine as to whether the decision was beneficial to the United Kingdom.Also the purpose of the study determines...
In life, people need to make a number of investments to secure their future. In some cases, they have to forego immediate gratification of needs and ‘wants’ to pay the price for a better future. For example, one may forego marriage to focus on investments meant to establish them financially....
CIF contracts are one of the most popular trade agreements between a buyer and a seller in the sphere of international trade when sea carriage is used. CIF is a shortened form for cost, insurance, and freight. As a rule, the cost of goods depends on freight and insurance. As...
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 An economy that adheres to the gold standard accepts countries’ currencies’ value to be directly linked with the gold reserves that a country holds. Paper money or notes were converted into a certain fixed amount of gold, and therefore those countries that were using the gold standard had to...
Introduction The construction industry is plagued by a lot of difficulties in the UK and other parts of the world. This study mainly focuses on economic conditions affecting construction firms based in the UK. This focuses more on those industries which are trying to expand. Construction firms basically deal with...
Introduction Popular and emerging trends in modern times in the implementation of civil engineering projects are public-private partnerships. Public-private partnership (PPP) is an approach that has gained popularity both in developing and developed nations calling for a detailed study of the approach that is used for developing public service infrastructure....
Introduction Financial Accounting Board issued a statement permitting the use of fair value measurement for business as a measuring attribute but some entities such as the banking industry suspended the application on the basis that FABS 157 contributes to the current credit crisis. The application of this measurement would change...
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...
A trade war is a situation in which countries seek to harm each other’s economies, retaliate against each other by imposing import restrictions and other methods. The imposition of a tariff on imported products makes exports unprofitable for the second country-party to the conflict. Also, it increases the competitiveness of...
The concept of the value of goods was one of the most actively discussed topics by economists in the 18-19th century. In “A Study of the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations,” published in 1776, Adam Smith voiced the question that would later become known as the diamond-water...
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...
Introduction The World Bank was established with the main aim of alleviating poverty by providing aid to developing countries. For many years, the institution has given billions of dollars both as loans and grants. However, its effectiveness has been questioned because despite the support, many countries have remained stuck in...
Introduction Taxation is known to be one of the most popular channels of raising money to fund government operations viewed to be of the common good of all citizens. Governments all over the world tax various economic activities depending on the circumstances facing the country. Some of the common areas...
Introduction Originally, financial statement analysis is the research, which requires thorough and multi angle approach towards estimation of the financial ratios and financial flows, both horizontal and vertical. The aim of this paper is to analyze the financial ratios of Rondo Company by doing the financial ratios and also comparing...
Main Post Import and export are different economic processes that bind various states and cause their economic interdependence. Import is the purchase and delivery of goods, technologies, services, and other forms of capital from abroad for sale in the domestic market. Export, on the contrary, is the distribution of these...
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...
The determination of the international pricing policy is essential for the management team of an enterprise that wants to develop its activities abroad and set a long-term vision for the new markets. Pricing, as part of marketing policy, has a direct impact on the dynamics of sales and profitability, a...
One of the major causes and simultaneously consequences of modern globalization has been free trade. Free trade has become critical in globalized world by expanding diversity of not just goods, but technology and workforce. However, the issue remains controversial, despite evident economic benefits, the public of developed countries may feel...
Introduction The last twenty years have witnessed several innovations which have made several implications to the financial sector. There are many instruments that have been employed by financial institutions like banks since 1970. Some of the innovations are: butterfly spreads, Eurobonds, program trading, collateralized mortgage bonds among others. These innovations...
Barclays Bank PLC, headquartered in London, has been operational for over 300 years in the United Kingdom (Barclays, 2011). In the UK market it offers several products and services that are grouped into four major categories; personal and premier banking, corporate and business banking, investment banking and wealth management (Barclays,...
Globalization is an incredibly complex phenomenon, all aspects of which are not fully understood. Politics, economies, and cultures are all affected by the process of globalization. While some might view it positively and believe that globalization leads to a greater cultural and economic integration which benefits the world as a...
Differentiating between Coincident and Leading Indicators Coincident indicators are economic factors that show direct, concurrent variations to the prevailing economic trends. These variations occur simultaneously and provide important information regarding the economic status of a business. Personal income and employment in formal sectors are some examples of coincident indicators. Leading...
Dear 1987 Black Monday Black Monday occurred on the 19th day of October 1987, and it greatly affected the stock market. It came to an end on Tuesday 20th with the government’s intervention. Before opening the financial market the Federal Reserve issued a short statement that said it would intervene...
Introduction Investment is a term used by different people to mean different things but on the financial aspect is the act of acquiring or purchasing a product that has value with the aim of getting profits or returns in future. Investment can take different aspects, for instance, the financial aspect...
Introduction Ethiopia, or officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is one of the poorest countries in the world. The country’s national poverty level is around 44% with most of the Ethiopians surviving on U.S. $1 a day (Gupta, Clemens, and Inchauste 353). The economy of the country is considered...
With the ongoing globalization process, the joint venture has become an essential expansion strategy in the world. Businesses and firms have opted to use joint ventures in order to maximize their production capacity and their profitability level. Basically, the joint venture is a special expansion strategy where a firm makes...
Aim Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a notion whereby business organisations not only to maximise its profits and also have to consider to the welfare of the society and to take care of all kinds of interests of stakeholders like consumers, shareholders, suppliers, employees, environment and communities. Thus, a business...
The definition of Balance of Payments The term Balance of Payments (BOP) is used in referring to the methods that countries adopt in monitoring their global monetary transactions that have taken place during a given period. Normally the BOP is calculated once every three months and once in each calendar...
Introduction The consumer’s behavior analysis is a marketing action that deals with the decision-making process of a buyer and argues to generate a framework of his choice including the factors that influence mental and social processes. The theories of consumer’s behavior address, why a buyer would choose a particular product...
Introduction As defined by Muhlbacher, Helmuth & Dahringer (2006:14) international business refers to all business transactions and trading relations that exist either between two countries or among multiple countries. It involves exchanges of good and services between or among countries within an established set up of both legal and international...
The world is full of things which a man likes or adores. In supermarkets, for example, people try to choose something about food or about household; in galleries one cannot but admire the pictures of different painters; on railway stations one can be astonished with well-run work of the administration...
Introduction A stable, effective and efficient financial system is very crucial and plays a great role on a country’s economic growth. Governments must always ensure that their financial sector is well and functioning properly in order to enjoy and maintain economic prosperity. The sector interacts dynamically with other key sectors...
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....
The most distinctive features of the 1960s could be enumerated from the point of view of several social and economic factors like secularization, decontextualization, totalitarianism, mechanization, democratization and centralization. Along with that, there was the advent of individualism, linear progression, homogenization, diversification, hybridization, unification, industrial society, reductionism, universalism, subjectivism, alienation,...
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...
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 The world’s largest economy has been a subject of very heated debates among political and economic analysts. Why? Because recent trends in the economy as portrayed by key performance economic indicators have shown some bit of laxity in the economy as compared to earlier robustness of this economy. Some...
The country of origin has a great impact on the product image and the decision of consumers to purchase a product. There are other significant demographic factors that affect consumption patterns. For example, if populations are segmented by such factors as race, religion, color, country of origin, etc. valuable marketing...
Introduction Owing to the strategic position of the country as a trading entrepôt in East Asia – doing a brisk trans-Pacific trade with Mexico for centuries, exporting minerals and forest products to China, trading sugar with (what was then) Great Britain, and cashing in on foreign exchange earnings of Filipino...
Introduction In international trade, the demand and supply of currencies affect their values in the short and long term (Frieden 2016). The interest rate policies formulated by different governments to stabilize their currencies also influence supply-side economics and, by extension, the value of linked currencies (Hassan & Mano 2019). These...
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 financial crisis of 2008 affected the economies of many countries across the globe. Many scholars agree that the housing bubble recorded in the United States between 2006 and 2007 triggered this meltdown. The discussion presented below uses the documentary “The Big Short” to give a detailed analysis of...
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...
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...
Among the factors that define economic growth and development, human resources and unemployment are considered to be the most vital. The well-trained and educated labor force has a significant and direct effect on the economy by producing a high-quality product. However, the problem is not only in finding sufficiently trained...
Introduction: The Issue Divorcing a strong and powerful economic community is a rather controversial decision that will inadvertently cause significant internal and external conflicts for any state. The case of Brexit proves that the refusal to be a part of the European Union (EU) is fraught with serious consequences that...
Bretton Woods or adjustable pegged system can be described as a “semi-fixed exchange rates system” (Carbaugh 460) that has allowed tying different currencies to each other thereby facilitating interracial financial transactions. The main advantage of the adjustable pegged system is the elimination of uncertainty and risk related to fluctuations in...
Chapter summary This chapter talks about what foreign exchange is and explains the meaning of a foreign exchange market, shows how the market works and indicates the forces that determine exchange rates, explains the association between exchange rates and international business and highlights the functions of the foreign market. Foreign...
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...
Introduction This essay on global political economy will present answers to the attached questions. The answer to the first question will illuminate the exact functions of World Trade Organization (WTO), the problems associated with the body, such as market access in developing countries, tariffs, and impacts of subsidies, barriers that...
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...
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 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)....
Economic Efficiency Economic efficiency is the use of resources such that maximum utilization of those resources is achieved in production of goods and services. It involves effective and equitable allocation of resources. An economy is said to be economically efficient if any change made to make one agent better off...
In 1-2 paragraphs, outline what the article is about? The article describes the occurrences in the Brazilian Economy in the recent period after the famous global crisis. The Brazilian economy has experienced GDP growth rates higher than was expected, and the pressure on prices as a result of the economic...
Abstract The current research paper dwells on the critical differences between the US and Canadian economies in order to make informed conclusions regarding the gap between consumer price indexes of the two countries. So as to do that, the researcher conducted a literature review on the subjects of product pricing...
Milton Friedman’s astounding contribution to the U.S. economy is something that continues to affect the present day. One of the primary ideas he espoused focused on the value of liberalism in developing an overarching theory to govern modern society. However, Friedman lamented the fact that contemporary interpretation of the term...
These two articles present opposing views on how Marxism is manifested in the economy of the digital era. On one side of the argument, there is Christian Fuchs, who presented his views in the book “Digital Labor and Karl Marx”. The key concept in Fuchs’ book is that social media...
Introduction Internal control is a vital process because it gives reasonable assurance about the activities of a company and compliance with laws and regulations. Control activities seek to minimize the risks that companies face. The management often comes up with internal control measures depending on the risk level of each...
Introduction Globalisation has been on the increase in the last couple of decades, as the world’s economy continues to grow. This has led to increased international trade. Most organisations are seeking to expand their customer base in the international market. International trade refers to the type of trade that occurs...
Abstract The research study attempts to reveal new details about the generation of Millennials and their effect on the purchasing behavior of the fashion industry in the UK. In this instance, the central objectives are to not only discover the buying behavior of Millennials but also propose effective strategies to...
Causes of the 2007-2008 Economic Crisis The economic crisis of 2007-2008 had the most far-reaching financial repercussions for the U.S. economy since the Great Depression (Helleiner 2011). The significant increase in sub-prime mortgage defaults caused the bursting of a housing bubble. As a result of the growth in the number...
Real per capita income is among the values that indicate financial position of countries and people who contribute to their success. As it follows from the information presented in the report of the World Bank, twenty richest countries in the world (based on incomes per capita) include European countries, Asian...
Underlying Theme The book Freedomnomics by John Lott Jr. is an exploratory work of the economic principles that underlie the functioning of modern society. Much like Donahue and Levitt in their book Freakonomics, Lott Jr. makes his point by making an unexpected claim and providing astonishing yet scientifically accurate evidence...
The strategy adopted by Vue Cinemas to acquire Ster Century posed a potential threat to ticket prices because the company would gain monopoly power to control the pricing of products in the industry. Monopolies are companies with exclusive control in the market and in a monopolistic competition market prices are...
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 beaver population was significantly affected by the actions of Indians. As a matter of fact, the experts argue regarding the possible reasons that caused depletion. The major purpose of the paper is to discover the economic factors of the beaver depletion in Canada in the eighteenth century. The territory...
In his TED (2004) Talk ‘What Consumers Want’ Joseph Pine questioned a common premise that modern technology will be able to provide an effective shift from mass to unique authentic experiences between the customer and the brand. Pine does not agree with the supposition that such experiences can be inauthentic,...
Abstract Oil prices rise and fall depending on the demand and supply of the commodity in the market. Several factors affect demand and supply and a balance of these two is required in order to keep prices stable (Hansen, 2005). Due to uncertainties in oil supply, strategic oil reserves are...
What is the current macroeconomic situation in the U.S? The macroeconomic situation in the US is currently faced with high inflation rates, which paint a gloomy picture to many US citizens (Baumol & Blinder, 2011). In the recent past, the US has come out of a recession that affected the...
Introduction Unemployment rate refers to the percentage of people within the available labour force who do have jobs and are actively looking for one (Boyes & Melvin, 2005). Unemployment rates cannot be reduced to zero, which means every economy has some level of unemployment. However, these unemployment rates are of...
Introduction The price of a commodity in the market is determined by factors such as own price, price of substitutes, price of compliments, and consumer tastes and preferences, among others. For a normal good, an increase in its price decreases its demand. Substitutes are commodities that serve the same purpose....
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)....
Brazil is becoming an economic powerhouse in the world today. This country has continued to enjoy a stable economic growth for the past 15 years (Sachs). Brazil has been opposing the industrialized world on many issues such as global warming and climate change. Brazil embraces the best economic practices and...
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...
Introduction The United States of America has instituted various fiscal and monetary policies to ensure that the economy remains competitive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy is the largest in the world although it faces numerous challenges. Since the global financial and economic crises of 2007 and...
Book Citation Chomsky, Noam. Profit Over People: Neo-liberalism and Global Order. New York: Seven Stories Press, 1999. Print. Author’s Credentials Professor Noam Chomsky is the author of the book “Profit over People”. Chomsky is a scholar who has written many books and journal articles in current affairs, politics, governance issues,...
Shift in Oil Prices Oil is the cornerstone of the energy market because it is both a fuel and a raw material for many essential products. The price of oil per barrel on the global market is $71.86 as of today, down from $81.40 a year ago (Bloomberg, 2024). Based...
The Invesco QQQ Trust, commonly known by its ticker symbol QQQ, is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. This index comprises the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, representing various sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and communication services....
Introduction This paper explores four aspects of financial reporting according to the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and other statutory requirements of entities regarding financial reporting. The four will be managerial judgments, cash flow statements, and statements of comprehensive income, and they examine the...
Article Summary The article “Gold Standard” by Michael D. Bordo, a professor of economics at Rutgers University, explores the history and operation of the gold standard, its impact on global economies, and the reasons for its eventual abandonment. The gold standard, defined as a monetary system in which a country’s...
Definition of the Topic The 2007-2008 global financial crisis is still considered one of the most critical economic cataclysms of modern times, provoking broad debate and intense scrutiny. The assertion that “reckless bankers caused the recession” reflects a widely held view that most bank losses are due to the irresponsible...
Throughout history, multiple pandemics have impacted not only human lives but also global and local economies. As a result, such a scenario led to changes in many processes and to the adaptation of resources to new realities and conditions. For example, COVID-19 devastated countries and businesses at different levels. The...
Subject Matter of Investigation In economics, the Laffer Curve is known to indicate an association between tax rates and government revenue. The theory behind it determines that revenue cannot be raised at 0% or 100% tax rates. Blinder (1981) discusses the empirical relevance of the Laffer Curve within an established...
Introduction The Great Recession was among the worst economic disasters in modern US history. It started at the end of 2007 and ended in June 2009 and is considered the longest since World War II (Schoen, 2017). Bank of America is one of the financial institutions that survived the recession,...
Introduction In the face of instability in the global hydrocarbon market, countries with significant oil revenues in foreign trade are intensifying efforts to diversify their national economies. The development of new industries and activities, especially those with high added value, provides the country with the opportunity to improve financial stability,...
The Economic Inflation Policy Economic inflation in a nation refers to increased spending and a rising cost of living. The condition is characterized by the currency of the country losing its value. Its conversion scale, therefore, debilitates compared to the laid monetary standards (Mishchenko et al., 2018). Inflation reduces the...
Introduction The economy of the United Kingdom has managed to recover from the COVID-19-associated financial disruptions due to the measures of emergency support aimed at projecting jobs and income. However, the economy is slowing down due to supply shortages and increasing inflation rates. Therefore, the country’s fiscal policies must address...
Introduction Strong U.S. growth and the reopening of sectors due to the pandemic are driving the Mexican economy’s recovery from its decades-old darkest recession. Real GDP is anticipated to increase by 6.2% in 2021 and 4% in 2022 after contracting by 8.3 percent in 2020 (Ventosa‐Santaulària et al., 2020). Nevertheless,...
Investments are always a risky tool for maximizing profits, as stochastic factors can lead to diminishing returns or even losses. However, with adequate management and a thorough understanding of how investment strategies work and which strategies to use, the risks can be minimized and the benefits tangible. In the present...
Introduction The topic of inflation is problematic since this phenomenon combines many factors that affect the economy and the well-being of people. Within a specific period, commodity prices may begin to rise, indicating inflation in the United States. This phenomenon equally adversely affects individuals or entire companies, thereby undermining their...
Introduction The conditions for doing business and living comfortably vary by country. The process of registering a company, tax legislation, the state of the economy, and even the level of corruption all influence the decision. Living standards are influenced by key indicators such as real GDP per capita, life expectancy,...
Introduction Derivatives are widely used in the banking industry to hedge against financial uncertainty. Derivatives allow one party to assume another’s share of a financial risk, such as market, credit, liquidity, or operational risks. The banking sector recognizes the inherent hazards associated with derivatives, notwithstanding their advantages (Campbell et al.,...
Introduction Nowadays, there is an unstable environment for the economic development of countries. In the conditions of increasing competition in the world economy, national economic interests and the vector of foreign trade policy of countries are changing. The main parts of trade and tariff policy are international organizations, the official...
Introduction The foundation of the convoluted ecosystem of financial markets is comprised of economic and financial ideas. They act as a crucial lens through which one may master the complex interactions between supply and demand, risk and return, and investor behavior. One cannot overstate the importance of these elements. Consumption...
International trade has grown exponentially since the end of World War II for several reasons. First, the growth of the global economy and the development of new technologies have made international trade of goods easier than ever before. Companies can now access a much larger market than they could before,...
Bitcoin As the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has earned a level of trust and reputation in the market. The given cryptocurrency remains a dominant force in the crypto market due to its first-mover advantage. Bitcoin, designed with a maximum cap of 21 million coins, has a clear scarcity value (Bashir...
Summary Suppose a road improvement reduces fatalities from 2 to 1 per year among 1,000 identical travelers, effectively saving one life annually. The value of a statistical life can be estimated either by calculating each traveler’s willingness to pay for a 50% reduction in their risk of dying and summing...
Introduction International trade has long been the subject of in-depth study and analysis since it is the cornerstone of the world economy. At the center of these studies are international trade theories, which serve as guiding pillars in comprehending the intricate web of global trade patterns. These concepts, which have...
Introduction Bonds and stocks are financial instruments with distinct properties, liquidity, and risks, used to value investments in financial markets. This essay provides an overview of bonds and stocks, two essential investment vehicles in the financial market. The paper begins by defining bonds and stocks, along with their purposes, and...
Introduction China and Saudi Arabia are some of the developed countries with good trade relations at international levels. Petroleum is the leading exporter of oil in Saudi Arabia due to the availability of expansive oil reserves in the country. Meanwhile, China is one of the most industrialized countries in the...
The Effects of International Trade Wars on Brazil’s Agricultural Sector Over the years, trade wars have existed between countries, affecting their relationships. Trade wars often involve two or more countries retaliating against each other by raising tariffs or imposing trade restrictions. It commences when a nation perceives that another nation...
Introduction The economy is a complex system that encompasses various dynamics, including business cycles. While some business cycles are characterized by economic prosperity, others are marked by economic contraction. Inflation is the process by which the purchasing power or value of money declines due to an increase in the cost...
Urbanization Trends This paper focuses on analyzing the urbanization levels of Eastern Asia countries, including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The following conclusions can be drawn based on the World Bank Group website data. There is a clear common trend of increasing urban populations between countries. Large cities attract...
Introduction Nowadays, almost every sphere and institution nationwide has to remain independent of the Church and act in the best interest of its citizens even if the decision does not adhere to the religious dogmas. Among the areas that are not controlled by the main principles of God is the...
Introduction The main issue that will be discussed is the importance of inflation to the economy. Inflation is an essential objective for the government because it helps keep prices stable. It makes it easier for businesses to plan their operations and allows consumers to make informed decisions about how much...
Introduction In recent years, food insecurity has become a global phenomenon expected to persist as progress is made in addressing its contributing factors. Since 2020, factors such as climate change, COVID-19, inflation, lower economic growth, rising poverty, and the war in Ukraine have combined to worsen global food insecurity. Globally,...
Introduction The discussion below will elaborate on my job experience by relating it to four key ideas derived from the reading. These are the social contract, state capitalism, power imbalances, and consumer protection. To demonstrate why I find the mentioned notions appealing, I will draw on my experiences as both...
Introduction Inflation is the steady increase in the average price of goods and services over time within an economy. Numerous factors, including increases in the money supply, declines in the availability of goods and services, or shifts in consumer demand, might cause this. When inflation occurs frequently, it can be...
Chapter 1: How We Got Here Steve Forbes’s Explanation of the Housing Bubble and Federal Reserve Policies Many reasons led to the housing bubble, but Forbes points out a few basic ones. First, the author says that in modern society, many people have more access to funds, which means better...
Introduction Immigration is an integral part of the U.S. economy, as many local companies rely on employees who have moved from abroad. The influence of migrants on the improvement or degradation of certain areas of industry and innovation should be investigated, as the country’s development depends on it. At the...
Introduction The United States experienced an astonishing number of Regional Bank failures in 2023. This incident exposed possible weaknesses in the banking system and sent shockwaves through the financial sector. In March of the same year, Janet Yellen, the Treasury Secretary, addressed the public, focusing on the nation’s challenges and...
Abstract Customer satisfaction ranking has declined, particularly in North American airlines, following the COVID-19 outbreak. The decline in overall consumer satisfaction has been attributed to many issues, which numerous studies have covered. Nevertheless, customers’ preferences regarding seating have never been considered in any research that has been carried out. As...
