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- Why the US Government Should Maintain the Dollar as a Strong Currency: the Story of the Two Romes, One in Decline and One RisingThe Byzantine Empire created one of the most successful long term stable currencies in world history and it thrived with the same economic circumstances the US has with Import trade imbalances and occasional deficit spending.
- Effects of GlobalizationDeclining local markets, social and cultural conflicts, and environmental and human rights atrocities exist in part from the global machine of industrialization.
- A Study on Technological Progress and Economic Growth in Hong KongAfter the economic success of Japan in the 1950s and 1960s, four economies, namely, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, developed from backward conditions to newly industrialized economies, or NIEs, in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Wal-Mart and Its Impact on Business of Small Town EconomiesWal-Mart is the biggest chain of retailer and consumer, which provides a large number of quality products under one roof. These include grocery clothing, pharmacy, toys, various CDs, DVD Musical instruments, consumer electronics, books etc. etc.
- Italian Market Analysis of the Automotive IndustryItaly is one of the world's largest economies .The country is almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its energy needs. In 2004, Italy's nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was $1.7 trillion, the fourth largest in Europe.
Does Slow Money Make Sense?As Wall Street protesters demonstrate in New York, a new breed of investor is getting a lot of attention.- Effects of Ethanol Production on Livestock ReproductionByproducts from ethanol production have been determined to improve overall reproduction in livestock animals and increases fertility rates. Consumer education and producer utilization, can provide solutions for universal animal fertility issues.
Using GIS to Track the Dispersal and Spread of the Emerald Ash BorerA look inside how invasive species spread and which areas are at risk: a case study of emerald ash borer in Cook County, Illinois.- China's No-Name Giants Move to Build a BrandThe challenge for many Chinese companies as they go global is to build an attractive brand image that motivates consumers to pay premium prices for their products
- Brownfield RedevelopmentsAfter an initial burst of activity in brownfield redevelopment, the buzz around these projects has been quelled. This articles explores the origin of brownfields, discuss the laws that seek to remedy these sites, and how effective those laws have been.
- Cost of Non-Property Post-Disaster Problems in the United StatesLearn what costs are associated with the recovery process after a disaster.
- An Investment Analysis of Apple IncThis is an investment analysis of Apple Inc. The objective of this study was to make a recommendation on Apple's stock, whether buy, sell or hold. This study was produced in August and had successfully predicted Apple's price for now.
- International Market Conditions in ChileSince the later part of the 1990s, Chile has gone to liberalize and reform its already open investment and trade regimes
- The Social and Geographical Landscape of the Inca EmpireThe Incas redefined the social, religious, and physical landscape encompassed by their empire. The purpose of this new Inca geography was achieving unified political and economic control while perpetuating their cosmology.
Explore the Lost Worlds in Thomas Friedman's The World is FlatTapart News and Art that Talks Editor Ray Tapajna challenges the concepts of the Flat World as defined by Thomas Friedman of the New York Times. Flip the Flat World over and see what you get.
Brand Morocco Case Study - Marketing Plan for Textiles and Apparel IndustryA marketing research project developed for Morocco to help them promote their textile and apparel industry- The Evolution of BrownfieldsSince the mid 1990's, the federal government has been redeveloping former industrial sites to make use of abandoned properties.
- McDonald's Strategic Marketing MixMcDonald's strategy is to offer quality food quickly to customers at a good value (www.mcdonalds.com, n.d.). The pricing structure for McDonald's over years has supported this message.
- The American Revolution's Impact on Jamaica: 1774-1783The American Revolution slowed down the Atlantic slave and sugar trades to the point that island economies like Jamaica's were ruined forever.
Biomass Cuts Crude Oil Consumption by 28% and Imports by 58 %Non-eatable ethanol could meet 28.39% of the Nations current consumption 58.53% of the Nations imports.
Biomass Cuts Crude Oil Consumption by 28% and Imports by 58 %Biomass meets 28.39% of the Nations current consumption rate and 58.53% of the Nations imports,- The Economic Meltdown and Transparent Financial Reporting by AuditorsDespite several suggested solutions to the current economic meltdown, auditor transparency has been overlooked as a possible solution. The importance of auditor transparency as a possible solution is suggested.
- "Posthuman Resources": Why Do We Hate Humans so Much?The convergence of AI, eugenics, robotics, and trans/posthumanism may have dire consequences for humanity.
- A News Story : The Meltdown of CapitalismThe increasing trend to extremism in the practice of capitalism may be endangering the very concept of democracy itself...
- Germany's Cultural, Economic History and Evolution: A Global Business AnalysisThis paper takes a look at the history of Germany as it transformed from economic disparity to a present-day stellar performer in the global market. With an emphasis on culture, the paper analyzes how the country compares to the United States.
- America's Beaten PathsThe story of the US interstate highway system.
- Wal-Mart Case StudyA Case Study Analysis on WalMart
The Ethics of OutsourcingOver recent months, the debate of outsourcing has risen to new light. This informational look at the different types of outsourcing analyze both the practices of Nike, and a varity of small Japanses companies. What are the consequences?- An Evolving Democracy: The United StatesAt no other time in the 200-year history of the United States has there been a greater opportunity for people to be involved in the evolution of democracy.
- The Globalization of BeerWhen you drink your import beer at the bar look close at the fine print, you may be surprised to find it's actually a domestic. The internationalization of beer markets has entered a new dynamic in the new global economy.
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