Economist Research Papers Samples For Students

Abstract

This paper seeks to examine and analyze Russia’s connectedness to the global economy. It does so by exploring how oil prices affect social, political and economic outcomes. The argument is that specialization in the single industry of oil and gas has made it possible for individuals to embrace corruption and cheating. The research uses literature from the Economist and the BBC in exploring Russian integration into the global economy. It denotes that low oil prices have adversely affected Russia’s position as a powerful emerging market economy. Low prices also force the Russian government on military adventures and ...

At the end of WWII, Keynesian economics seem to have won the day in the United States. While the money spent by the Federal government it during the great depression on various old programs such as the TVA and the WPA had only had eight moderate effect on the state of the economy, the massive debts spending by the Federal government during the war produced what was undeniably a booming economy. This seemed to confirm that Keynes and the “new economics” was right. However, there were dissenting opinions. One of these opinions was provided in 1946 by Henry Hazlitt in ...

Classic English Literature

Classic English Literature
In the contemporary world, there are many articles written by individuals and corporate to address various issues ranging from economic, political to social issues. These articles have captured the attention of classic English literature which seeks to analyze the article through a critical process of writing a comprehensive summary and response to a particular article or journal. This desertion seeks to write a critical summary and response on three particular articles. Among them include, The Perils of Social Media, A Cruel Trade, and
The Perils of Social Media is an article written by N.B. who claims that the ...

TERROR, SECURITY AND INTERNET: ISSUES OF ENCRYPTION AND PRIVACY

Terror, Security and Internet: Issues of Encryption and Privacy
Introduction
Security is indeed of immense importance to every nation of the world. This is why nations of the world do their best to fight against terrorism. With the advancement of the technology, terror and security issues are made more pronounced over the internet. The internet is obviously the greatest wonder the world has ever known. Its relevance is obvious in every aspect of life, and it has gone a long way in making the twenty-first-century life very easy. However, the security and privacy issues posed by the internet make ...

Nowadays the majority of the products quickly become out-of-date and the consumers need to buy the newer versions of such products. Many economists believe that the companies intentionally design their products in such a way that after a certain period of time they have to be replaced. Some popular examples are: clothes, computer software, cell phones, printer cartridges, light bulbs, etc. (Howard, n.d.).

Key issues

The following issues have been identified in the articles by Howard (n.d.) and The Economist (2009):

Frequent confusion of two concepts – “obsolescence” and “consumerism”.

Reasons for obsolescence: technical insignificance, social preferences, value engineering, increase of revenues, etc.
Factors upon which obsolescence depends: the ...

The world today is seeing more immigration than ever before, both legal and illegal. While countries forging solid links with one another in the vein of the European Union (hereafter referred to as EU for brevity) has encouraged legal immigration of all kinds, while war and deprivation in various other parts of the world has led to a burgeoning refugee crisis, with more people entering Western countries than can be adequately or carefully handled at any one time. These forms of immigration can be seen as quite different to each other at face value; however, when looked at in ...

Abstract

A comparison of The Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence with globalization and the economic development of Peru shows that the countries described in The Tropic of Chaos are similar to Peru in at least two aspects: (a) violence and ethnic clashes pervade in these countries; and (b) their economies are all affected by extreme weather conditions. When comparing present day Peru with the countries from the global south, the contrasts are more pronounced in the areas of (a) agricultural economy; (b) investment on local infrastructure; and (c) achievements in education.
This essay looks into the book ...

According to the podcast on planet money, I agree with the economist on what the government should spend money on, that is, autopsies, defense, police force and building of lighthouses on coastlines. Autopsies are beneficial to the families of the deceased to know what the cause of death for their loved one was.The economist further adds that there is a current provision by the US Congress on the provision of public goods to include autopsies. The defense and police forces as well bear characteristics of public goods. They benefit the whole population and should not be provided by the market ...

Business Analysis: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
(Name of Course)

Introduction

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the world’s largest luxury products group, with sales of nearly 30 billion Euros in 2013. The company controlled by French billionaire Bernhard Arnault has transformed in the last quarter century from a clothing manufacturer nearing closure into a conglomerate that controls over 60 luxury brands (The Economist, 2012). It is considered the pick of the luxury groups, generating higher returns and better profitability than any of the competing luxury groups worldwide. Building a reputation for craftsmanship and quality matched by few, the ...

History

The Mexico City 1968 Olympics (1968 Olympics hereafter) is the first Olympic Games held in a Latin American city. Several historically memorable events characterize the 1968 Olympics, in that it featured several record-breaking feats alongside the fact that the entire event is riddled with impacts of international politics. Most notable about the 1968 Olympics is that ten days before it started, the Tlatelolco massacre took place in Mexico City. Nearly a hundred people were killed by the military cordon protecting then-President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, whose regime was greatly denounced across all of Mexico for its repressiveness. Despite the existence of imminent ...

Although many people and critiques have link John Steinbeck's book, the Cannery Roy, to the Great Depression, capitalism and creative economies, critically analyzing the themes and other aspects of the book, it does not relate in any way with these three historical phenomena. For instance, the book purely talks about a life of a community known as Cannery Row. This community consists of the street children, quack doctor, and unscrupulous business women. The street children who are led by Mack forces Lee to give them one of his halls so that they can have a place to live in ...

Introduction

Conducting an internal and external analysis of a company is very important to properly plan and execute medium and long-term strategies. Internal and external factors analysis help determine a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, strength which are useful in identifying strategies. This paper will analyze the internal and external factors of Domino’s Pizza, one of the leading providers of pizzas in the world. It discusses the pizza industry, the competitive environment, and the sound strategies for Domino’s Pizza.
The report used extensive desk researches, qualitative, and qualitative analysis. The premise is that Domino’s Pizza may be ...

Introduction

In the second half of XX century a trend towards scaling up and strengthening the role of the state in the economic sphere. At the same time it is recognized that the highest efficiency is achieved in a competitive market mechanism. Therefore, the state aims to not adjust the market mechanism, and to create conditions for its free operation, providing a high level of competition. Competition should be wherever possible regulatory influence of the state, and wherever it is needed. Most economists converge in the understanding that the "invisible hand of the market" is required to be supplemented by the "visible hand ...

Milton Friedman Background

Milton Friedman was an American economist, author and a statistician born on 31st July 1912 Brooklyn, New York. Milton Friedman attended and graduated from Rahway High School in 1928. He graduated with a Masters in mathematics from Brown University and masters in Economics from the University of Chicago. He taught at the University of Chicago where he later became the leader of the University. Milton made major contributions to the economics when he was the leader. He is known for major contributions and research on the consumption analysis, theory and history of money and the concept of stabilization policy. He has ...

The complete lack of ethical leadership displayed in the Enron scandal has hardly been unique over the last decade, but rather seems to be one of many examples of massive corporate fraud, corruption and lack of social responsibility to employees, consumers, shareholders and the general public. Fraud and corruption on Wall Street and the mortgage industry resulted in the worst financial meltdown in history, and WorldCom under the leadership of Bernie Ebbers collapsed in one of the worst corporate frauds in history. Over the last decade, public confidence in corporate leadership and the economic system in general has been ...

The United States is thought to be the precursor of the modern education practices and methods employed by the world. The country proposed research and methodologies and provided the world with the modern research university as well. The country was a hub of Ivy League universities which only accepted and promoted students with exceptional grades and had added to the world’s assets of intellectuals and leaders. These institutions have provided immense research in the various fields of life and have added inventions and various discoveries to the world. However, on the one hand, where the American education and ...

Establishment of BRICS was one of the most significant political events of the beginning of the XXI century. BRICS is a group of five fast-developing countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The organization was founded in June 2006 during the St. Petersburg`s Economic Forum with the participation of the Ministers of Economy of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Before the inclusion of South Africa in 2010, the organization was known as BRIC. For the first time the acronym BRIC was proposed by Jim O'Neill Goldman Sachs`s Bank analyst in November 2001. The sequence of letters ...

Question 1

Virgin Galactic is the first space line in the world that owns and runs privately built spaceships. The company plans to be the pioneer in commercializing space travel and offering ordinary people a unique opportunity of going into history as the first ever non-professional astronauts. Its main competitor is the Blue Origin, which has already attained a spectacular achievement in pioneering the first rocket booster to make a safe trip back to earth from space (The Economist, 2015). Virgin Galactic plans to use its massive resources and synergistic effects from the Virgin Group umbrella to beat its competitor in ...

Two of the most important components for a good governance are the establishment of an effective education and health care programs that would benefit the majority. Seemingly, there are a lot of factors to be considered on how every nation can improve the overall value of these programs. This paper will provide distinct comparisons of how education and health care programs both Africa and the United States affect its governance and socio-economic status.
Let us first focus on the status of health care for both Africa and the United States. It is a fact that the United States is ...

The United States health care system is one of the most progressive of all systems in the world. The system has managed to integrate culture and gender diversity to ensure every citizen in the United State receives health care without discrimination based on their ethnic group or gender. Additionally, the system is also accessible by the minority groups and the poor individuals in the society. This is evident by the expansion of Medicaid and Medicare programs to accommodate more citizens and provide them with insurance cover to access healthcare across the country. The efficiency levels and effectiveness that have ...

What alliance is British Airways (IAG) in? Describe the alliance and the airline.

British Airways is one of the largest airlines in Britain. It is part of a very old transportation system—the British have been exploring the world for centuries—but it was officially founded in 1974 as the flag carrier for the country (Britishairways.com, 2015). It is currently the largest airline in operation in the United Kingdom, although there are a number of smaller operations that are currently threatening the larger company, especially in the national and European travel markets (BBC News, 2015).
British Airlines is still the leader in the number of international flights booked on a yearly basis, as well ...

My dentist friend of mine reduced her work hours recently. As one of the highest paid professionals in USA, I wondered why anyone would reduce work hours while they can actually mint. She explained later that she is too tired of the legality of practice, facing constant threat of patients suing and the amount of paper processing for each patient. It is a revelation for me. I never perceived that this could be a deterrent to the doctors. The more I dwell into it the more I realize that there is a lot unsaid in the silence of the nurses and the ...

How emerging markets’ MNEs (EM-MNEs) may follow quite different patterns to reach, or at least approach, global competitiveness?

ABSTRACT
The emerging markets are observing significant growth in operations of the businesses. Globalization has targeted on reducing the barriers which are linked with potential growth of the economies. The MNE’s apply different patterns which contribute towards global competitiveness. This links the rich economies to the poor economies and promotes benefits which enhance the benefits of both the economies. The implementation of strategies signifies potential growth targets in the economies. Minimization of cost is significantly important for the potential growth and benefits of the economy. Market expansion and cost effectiveness is an approach on which the businesses ...

Higher Education and Finance in Germany, Canada and the U.S.

A changing global economy and the effects of a persistent recession have thrown into stark detail the differences in the way the world’s leading countries approach the financing of higher education – and to what extent they consider it a priority. Germany, whose prosperous states have experimented with tuition fees, are returning to a traditionally state subsidized model. Canada must battle a steady drop in funding in order to maintain what have been classified among the best outcomes in higher education. For the U.S., where private funding is among the world’s highest, a compromised economy has reduced state revenues, resulting in skyrocketing tuition ...

RESEARCH PAPER

Abstract

The paper is dedicated to issues of journalism in Australia and is particularly focused on the online journalism and the usage of the Internet by journalist themselves. The research gives the information about general advantages and disadvantages of the Internet use in media sphere and provides an insight into the specific drawbacks and benefits of using this resource of information in Australia. The paper is based on several surveys that were conducted on relevant topics: use of the internet by Australian journalists, level of trust to people of this profession and most popular online news sources in the ...

Issue with the Justice System

Law Enforcement
Introduction
The terms law enforcement pertains to a government agency that assumes the responsibility of maintaining public order including public safety and enforcement of the law. There are several branches of law enforcement both local and federal that assume the said responsibility. The local police department, the FBI, Sherriff’s department, special jurisdiction police, and among others are inclusive of the term law enforcement because their key function involves, detection, deterrence, and apprehension of criminal activities. The discussion will highlight the key functions and purpose of law enforcement and the current issues facing this branch of the ...

Introduction

Corporate Social Responsibility, also known as CSR in business management circles, is a newer facet of business in most developed markets. Unlike previous generations of businesspeople and businesses that tended to put profit before all else, businesses in the modern world are more likely to put other concerns on an equal footing with profits; sometimes this is referred to as a “triple bottom line” (Carroll & Buchholtz, 20114). The triple bottom line refers to the people, the planet, and the profits that a business makes; all three of these things must be a concern for businesses in the modern world.
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International Finance Trilemma

After 2007-2012 global economy recessions, many nations are striving to sustain their economy stability in the efforts of meeting the respective governments and citizens’ fundamental needs. Primarily, Trilemma of international finance hold that a country or nation cannot concurrently peg the exchange rate, maintain the independent monetary policy and permit free financial flows cross-borders (Feenstra & Taylor, 2008). International finance Trilemma states that under no given scenario that a country will enjoy steady foreign exchange rates, capital mobility and monetary policy that is independent. Based on international finance Trilemma, the central bank is often tasked to ensure that the economy is stable ...

Europe has a dark history when it comes to anti-Semitism. It is the place where one of the worst atrocities in human history was committed by Hitler’s Third Reich under the guise of the purification of the Aryan race. Europe is not alone on the anti-Semitism wagon. The creation of the state of Israel in the midst of Muslim nations has also triggered a fresh wave of anti-Semitism that is threatening to destabilize not only the Middle East but the whole world. The constant bickering between Iran, which is fighting to create a nuclear weapon and Israel, which is trying to ...

For several decades now, the United States of America has been beset with issues pertaining to immigration, whether legal, illegal, or domestic immigration. Regardless of the type of migration, all three have varied effects and implications to the country known as the land of the free. America has fought to retain its independence and pushed forward to become a super country that other nations look up to. However, it is also a country that is a haven for different nationalities. In its efforts to provide better lives for its countrymen, the United States has also attracted other nationalities. Foreigners flock to the ...

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Country Selected: Turkey

Total Population: 80 Million estimated (2013).

Capital: Ankara.

Official Language: Turkish. Other Languages: Kurdish, English.

Major Cities : Istanbul-Population-13,854,740. Ankara-Population- Izmir-Population- Bursa-Population- Adana-Population-

Transportation Channels :
Turkey has a highly developed Public Transport System. There is also the presence of private transport. The Public Transport System includes a Railway System that connects the major cities of Turkey. Turkey is also connected with other countries by Rail. In addition, Turkey also has Light Rail or Tram system in place. There are also public buses, taxis and water taxis available. Moreover, Turkey also has a highly developed road network in place that allows for private vehicle ownership.

Map of Transportation Channels :

Physical Characteristics:
Turkey is a ...

Introduction:

This research paper examines and discusses the economic links and conflicts prevailing between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) – mainland China – and its much smaller island neighbor, Taiwan, which calls itself the Republic of China (ROC). The two countries enjoy an uneasy truce – fundamentally because China does not recognize Taiwan as an independent nation, and has an ongoing ambition to bring Taiwan back as part of one unified China.
Taiwan and China are a little over 100 miles apart across the Taiwan Strait, which is part of the South China Sea and connects in the north to the ...

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is an important aspect in the evaluation and analysis of any type of communication which forms part of our daily encounters. Therefore there is a need for a keen analysis and evaluation of the concepts that form a complete and fully functional communication system. In this paper, a memo written by the vice president of a company is going to be analyzed drawing information and reference from a multi-step method developed by Browne and Keeley in their book, “Asking the Right Questions: A guide to Critical Thinking.

What are the issue and conclusions?

The main issue in the Memo is raised by the Vice President of the Human Resource ...

NameInstitution

There is a wide variety of ways one can view towards differences across cultures. On a micro level, one could look at how families interact in distinct ways across cultures. On a macro level, one would look to how governmental action is reflective of cultural differences. One lens to view differences in cultures is to analyze how they resolves conflicts. The environment within which a culture is created affects how conflicts are resolved. This essay analyzes the differences in conflict resolution between Icelandic and Kenyan culture. This provides an interesting case study since many of the fundamental tenets of have emerged from vastly ...

The Economist. Human Evolution: Darwin’s Children. Print edition Science and technology. 2007. Edited print
The Economist discusses Human Evolution and how it has speeded up over the past 80,000 years. It indicates how this raises awkward question about the concept of “race. Argued from the article, more bad science research has been done on the concept of human race compared to any other field in biology. This bad concept, according to The Economist, is generated from preconceived ideas that there are individuals who are better than others. The concepts are not interested in research and investigation ...

PERSONAL COMPUTERS: WHERE DID THEY COME FROM AND WHERE ARE THEY GOING?

1.0 Personal computers: Where did they come from and where are they going?
1.1 Overview
NASA’s first computer, a typical UNIVAC, filled a room the size of a house (Tomayko 1987). Since that time computers have become smaller in size until finally, they have reached the size of micro-mini. The micro-sized computers are used in mobile devices as small as a cell phone. The personal computer appeared when computers became small enough to sit on a desktop. With the advent of the desktop PC, the computer market opened up to small businesses and home use consumers.
The development of the ...

INADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE IN VIETNAM

As Vietnam becomes prosperous, it has to face the challenges that are associated with development; adapting its infrastructure policies and institutions. As in all developing economies across the world, Vietnam too has its share of fulfilling the aspirations of its people in mobilizing finance to create a strong and sound middle-class through urbanization, developing the existing efficiency of infrastructure service providers, and developing stronger institutions to encourage private finance of infrastructure and alleviating poverty. The biggest challenge remains mobilizing funds to address these concerns (Power Strategy).
Like china and India, Vietnam too has become a hotspot for businesses. The flow of ...

The perception that women are weak is slowly changing as more women engage themselves in occupations and businesses that used to be dominated by men alone. Though in the past women have always been downgraded to do menial jobs, there are some areas in the world where sensitivity towards women and acceptance of their new role are being received positively. However, while there are societies that are more accepting of roles that women play now, there are still some cultures that ignore and restrain the changes happening in women. This could be brought about by the differences in cultural ...

- Introduction
One of the most popular companies a couple of decades ago is Kodak. Eastman Kodak Company (more popularly known as just Kodak) is a US Multi-National Enterprise (MNE) that specializes in photographic equipment, film, digital imaging and other related products. Established in Rochester, New York in1889 by George Eastman, the company became one of the most valuable brands in the world and by the 1970s, became the most dominant player in the United States in the film industry having a total market share of about 90%. It also dominated the camera market having a staggering 85% of the entire market. ...

Location

The Eurozone Debt Crisis
The Eurozone crisis is essentially a problem of over-borrowing by some countries and their inability to pay these debts. These countries are unable to pay the debts because their economies are not performing well enough so government and banks cannot generate enough revenues from internal economic activities. At the same time, the collapse of some US financial institutions severely aggravated the situation. Banks and government completely lost their investments.
The Eurozone crisis began as early as 2005 when some countries began having problems paying their debt from private banks. The problem escalated when some ...

Overview

Technology has both positive and negative implications on the lives of the people. The proliferation and advancement of technology tools have enormous effects on the lives of the people with respect to the odds of space and time thereby influencing the nature of social interactions. In particular, the technological advancements have direct effects on social evolution and social interaction across the globe, especially on the internet. The relationship between technology and social development results in the new realities of the individuals and the society. In particular, the relation between the society and technology encompasses the social networks sites, modern ...

Executive Summary

This section looks into the inception of Disney Store in South Korea, which is the country of interest. Disney Store is a retail outlet that specializes in sales of merchandise that are unique to Disney. Disney Store traces its roots back in 1987, in Glendale, California. A country analysis of South Korea was done with detailed information being noted as far as population, GDP, per capita income, aesthetics, political system, legal system and the living conditions in the country just to name a few of the areas tackled. This was followed by an economic analysis of South Korea where ...

Introduction

Health has been defined as the best wealth for mankind. The age old proverb that, ‘Health is Wealth’ stands true all the more today, in this contemporary world where suddenly the number of illnesses are on the rise and each day mankind is confronted with a new type of disease caused by some virus or the arise of some new mutant bacteria. The result is an outbreak of an epidemic, causing a huge loss to humanity and a situation of panic for the entire world. Such consequences require immense support in terms of disaster mitigation and sound health care ...

Alan Greenspan is an influential American economist who was a chairman of Federal Reserve of The United States from 1987 to 2006. Before he was appointed the chairman, he had a successful consulting career. Several individuals were greatly amazed by his concepts and thoughts since he adopted the philosophy of self-interest, laissez-fair capitalism, and individual effort. As the chairman of Federal Reserve Board, he formulated monetary policies aimed at reducing the dangers associated with recession and inflation. Alan Greenspan is credited for the longest formal economic expansion in American history (Batra, 5).
He is among the internationally most influential ...

Are the GCC companies still financially and economically strong after the recent fall in oil prices?

GCC market and economy: The Gulf Co-operation Council companies are formed by countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Since its inception in 1998, the growth rate of its GDP has increased. Similarly, the population in these countries also shows a steep increase. The main revenue of GCC countries was generated through the export of oil and gas. Prior to the discovery of shale and crude oil reserves in U.S, Canada, and Europe; GCC group of companies was the main provider of oil to markets in North America, Europe and Asia. GCC has amassed huge foreign currency ...

Pt14a

International Management
Abstract
The film and music industry have both evolved drastically during the past decades. From vinyl records to CD’s to digital mp3 files in the music industry, and from cassette tapes to mp4 files in the film industry. The evolution in both the film and music industry is most likely a result of the practicality demanded by the society. Individuals often seek easier and cheaper alternatives. In both of these relevant industries, the most practical solution is of course to have instant access to demanded content that is merely software and requires no type of disc. ...

Born on November 19, 1909 in Vienna, Peter Drucker was well known for his writings in the field of economics earning the moniker “the man who invented management” from no less than the Business Week. Drucker was born in a family of intellectuals that normally played host to renowned personalities in the field of economics, politics, music, and science. Drucker considered this background his first education. He went on to study admiralty law in the 1920s and had to move to Germany in the process. He enrolled at Hamburg University and later on at Frankfurt University. He also worked ...

This article by Buttonwood focuses on the idea of a higher minimum wage and how that affects productivity. The piece indicates that there has been a global push for the increase of minimum wage and examples are given of both the United Kingdom and the United States of America. In the US for example, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders supports the rise of the minimum wage to 15$ per hour, phased in over seven years (Buttonwood). According to the article, previous research has indicated that a 10% increase in minimum wage causes a 2% drop in employment for the workers ...

Assignment 2 Research Essay

Draft 2
The Fast Food Industry
SUNGD1403
2016/3/10
Abstract
The rapid development of world economies has been characterized by skyrocketing trend in consumption of fast foods. The causative variable for the surge in consumption of the said food is largely the need for instant gratification by most contemporary diners coupled with convenience, speed and ease of access associated with fast food industry which complements the need for most workers to save on time. Additionally, the paper looks into cross-sectional studies with regard to the existence of a causative correlation between the increase in the trend in consumption of fast ...

The new article titled “This isn’t 2008, but it isn’t great either” dated February 11, 2016 published in The Economist, has been looked at and summarized along with personal reflection on the matter discussed (R.A., 2016).
The article discusses the situation when most central banks have brought policy rates close to zero, with some even chartering in the negative territory, and how the markets have tumbled recently by taking such decisions into account. The article states that although banks are in a better position right now than they were in 2008 to tackle immediate liquidity concerns, the ...

In the work environment, employee satisfaction and productivity are highly influenced by the company’s working culture. While a number of factors contribute to the happiness of the staff, studies show that control and empowerment have the biggest effect on employee motivation and productivity (Regain Your Time, 2013). Today, employee opinions about the companies they work for and management styles are readily available online, putting company reputation and image continuously at risk.
Glassdoor Employee Choice Awards provides a platform through which the best working environments are honored by evaluating employee opinions about the workplace, culture, and management. With a ...

The problems of hunger and poverty in developing countries appear to be of great importance nowadays. However, the issues regarding foreign aid tend to be disregarded and usually do not find proper reflection in the minds of politicians leading both supporting and needy nations. At the same time, hunger and poverty are not the typical characteristics of wartime, but rather evident images of the gap between rich and poor countries that has been widened over the past decades. It is important, therefore, to investigate the effects of war actions and peacetime on developing countries, and reveal the possible way ...

In recent years the American economy was able to recover from the deep financial crisis of 2007-2008. A relatively quick recovery was partly an outcome of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It was a stimulus plan that helped to save the jobs and provided the relief programs for those who suffered the most from the crisis. For example, GM received more than $20 billion of credit money from the American government in order to stay afloat and implement the structural changes (Massad, 2011). In 2012 the American Taxpayer Relief Act was passed and helped to balance ...

Global scenario and California

Global scenario and California
Water is a precious nonrenewable resource. It is limited in quantity and serves the entire humanity, and all living beings on earth. A man can survive without water for only three days. Many problems on earth are attributed to increasing population and water scarcity is one of them. The exponential growth of the human population not only endangers other living things on earth but also deprives them of essential requirements like clean water, clean air, and a safe habitat to live. Water as a resource is under threat because it is contaminated, misused, wasted, and lost in ...

Introduction

Present document aims to enact the research of academic and business literature, related to the history, evolution and current organizational profiles of two organizations – Eastman Kodak and Fujifilm. Both companies are well-recognized and considered pioneers in image innovation and continue improvement practices. The analysis will look at the leadership and management approaches to innovation and draw parallels between two organizations under review. Additional research will touch upon other critical success factors that brought the companies to the current situation and the impact of corporate Social Responsibility (CS) practices on the profitability and productive capacity of the organizations. The culmination ...

Management Information System

- According to Mark Hurd, why does his typical customer's IT budget increase by two to three percent per year (even when his typical customer does not do any innovation)? (5 points)
There are tons of changes the application undergoes in its structure. The companies are trying to update the old applications to be used with today’s gadgets and cloud as the users today are not limited to, system based apps, but use a variety of products like tablets, smartphones and tabs. Clouds have become modern day’s database and means to communicate, circulate and publish information.
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BOEING COMPANY

Boeing Company stands today, as the world's largest aerospace company. It is the leading producer of the military aircrafts as well as commercial passenger jets. In addition to that, Boeing also functions to design and manufacture rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems including missiles, satellites, and launch vehicles. It also has its hands in the areas of communication systems and complex information. The Company has broadened its area of service with involvements in military and commercial airline support service sector. Boeing is a major contractor for International, acting as a service agent for NASA. Boeing has extended its products and support services ...

Currently, there is confusion about China's role in the Middle East and its relations with Saudi Arabia. In lights of developments (the Arab Spring) that have swept recently in the Middle East and North Africa , the spotlight on China-Saudi relations is of great significance, as it will help in understanding China's role in the Arab world. Additionally there are doubts among many of the ruling elite in the Middle East in general and Saudi Arabia in particular, about the United States' credibility as a strategic ally after they witnessed the speed at which the American administration abandoned its allies in ...

The Economist (2010) in one of their issues pointed out ‘there is a need for a reinforced central government model, different from any authoritarian or imperative model of the past.’ The global economic crisis revealed to the world that not only markets are subject to downturns, but also public sector. In times of instability government represents the last resort of confidence for its nation. People want to believe that no matter what happens outside of the administrative walls, the political system is solid. Still, the financial crisis did significantly affect public sector as budgets were cut out. It caused negative response ...

Currently, there is confusion about China's role in the Middle East and its relations with Saudi Arabia. In lights of developments (the Arab Spring) that have swept recently in the Middle East and North Africa , the spotlight on China-Saudi relations is of great significance, as it will help in understanding China's role in the Arab world. Additionally there are doubts among many of the ruling elite in the Middle East in general and Saudi Arabia in particular, about the United States' credibility as a strategic ally after they witnessed the speed at which the American administration abandoned its allies in ...