Competition and the free market
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A paper which looks at the differences between the political protection of competition, and the global free market, from the perspective that both are attempting to achieve the same aim through different methods.
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Competitive Advantages of Learning Curve and Economies of Scale and Scope
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Companies wishing to establish a position in the global economy would do well to look at the economic practices of economies of scale, economies of scope, and learning curve. These economic concepts put into practice have saved many companies billions, while opening them up to competition on a grand scale, as exemplified below. Cases include Ford, Boeing and T1 networks. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvLrnC06.rtf
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Computer Crime: Credit Card Fraud:
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This 8 page paper examines the issue of credit card fraud, and highlights the extent of this growing economic problem. This paper presents generalized information on the subject as well as information about computer credit card fraud as it specifically relates to Australia and New South Wales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Concepts Of Supply And Demand
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This 3 page paper explains the following concepts: equilibrium price, changes resulting from non-determinants of supply and demand, shift versus movement in the supply and demand curves, normal good and inferior good. Examples included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Construction as an Indicator of Australia's Economic Health
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A 5 page paper discussing construction's worth as an economic indicator and how it can be used as an indirect link of a nation to the global economy. The paper focuses on Australia, but uses July 2000 data reporting industrial construction completions in the US as example. The data indicates US manufacturers are confident that their business growth warrants increased capacity, and that semiconductor manufacturers perhaps are the most optimistic. The same kinds of relationships are operational in Australia as well, where real GDP growth has been above 4 percent each year since 1997. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Construction Cost Factors
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A 3 page paper reviewing economic factors affecting the construction industry in Southern California during the first quarter of 2006 and for the short-term future beyond. Current price pressures originate with Katrina-related rebuilding and spiraling fuel costs that are leading to increased inflation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Consumer Behavior and the Demand Curve
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This 6 page paper looks at consumer choices as examined by supply and demand curves as well as indifference maps and budget lines. To do this the paper examines two article that are concerned with changes in supply and demand taken form the Los Angeles Times Business Section. The paper included three graphs and the bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Consumer Confidence
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This 6 page paper examines the issue of consumer confidence through the evaluation of three Wall Street Journal articles. The articles are discussed. Consumer confidence is defined and its importance evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Consumer Culture
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of what has been deemed the consumer culture and the views of consumer culture over the past 150 years. This paper relates the perspectives of four different theorists, including Horkheimer, Adorno and Veblen Thorstein, and defines the correlation between cultural theory and the views of consumerism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PERSONAL IMPACT
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This 3-page paper examines the consumer price index, and its impact on a personal budget as it pertains to clothing, food and gasoline. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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CONSUMERISM AND THE ANALYSIS
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This 5-page paper focuses on the concept of consumerism, its positives and negatives. The paper argues that consumerism is not good for soceity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Consumption Choices
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This 4 page paper looks at the different influences that may impact on the way consumption take place in an economy and how consumers will try to maximize their income. Influences discussed include interest rates, tax rates, consumer confidence and expectations as well as value and overall utility and stimulus payments. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Corporate Strategy - Economists Jockey for Position
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Corporate Strategy - Economists Jockey for Position: This 10-page essay examines some of the prevalent theories purported by economics professors, Oliver Williamson, Gary Hamel / C.K. Prahalad, and Michael Porter. Additionally, by way of example Microsoft’s corporate strategies are critically evaluated as they pertain to specific theories. The essence of strategic positioning is to choose activities that are divergent from one’s rivals – often much easier said than done. Bibliography lists 7 sources. SNCorp12.doc
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Costs of Rebuilding New Orleans
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A 4 page paper discussing the macroeconomic costs of rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of two record-breaking hurricanes and the floods resulting from levee breaks. The paper suggests that reestablishing the French Quarter as a tourist attraction and giving 10,000 households $100,000 each perhaps could be more beneficial than intense government involvement. Empowering families to make their own decisions about their futures can create and fuel economic activity that government spending cannot, creating a self-sustaining economy rather than a sinkhole for tax dollars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cournot And Bertrand Models
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This 8 page paper considers the these two economic models. By explaining what they are and their operation, including diagrams, the paper determines which is best for the measurement of competition in an oligopoly. The writer also explains the advantages and problems with the models. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Credit Creation
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This 5 page paper explains what is meant by credit creation, how it operates, why it is important and how the impact on the money supply can be calculated as well as how it interacts with wider policies such as supply and demand and monetary policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Critical Review of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations"
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A 6 page paper which critically describes and examines the text, provides author biographical information as relevant to enhancing the reader's understanding of the book and offers an appraisal based on the author's aims and purposes.
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