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Microeconomics Theory, 2008.
An overview of basic microeconomic theory using the restaurant industry as an example.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper examines the theory of that all resources are finite. The author points out that key to the concepts underlining the study of microeconomics are the laws of supply and demand. The paper stresses that the laws of supply and demand are very much in evidence in the restaurant industry. The author relates that one beneficiary of the economic downturn are fast food restaurants, especially among the market segment with the least inclination for cooking or interest in health, predominantly male, age 18 to 29.
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"The prices of substitute goods also affect supply and demand. If Dunkin' Doughnuts cuts the price of its coffee and breakfast sandwiches, discount merchandiser McDonald's may see a decrease in sales of its coffee and Egg McMuffins, but not in its sodas and hamburgers, because these are not substitute good for breakfast beverages and foods. Changes in the price of complementary goods--gas and large vehicles being an obvious example, will also affect supply and demand, as the price of gas goes up, demand for gas guzzling-vehicles will decrease."
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The Global Defense Industry, 2008.
A research paper to analyze the financial implications to the global defense industry in regards to a cutback in defense spending.
17,300 words (approx. 69.2 pages), 59 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents research, which shows the implications, by the year 2015, for a global defense company if there are cutbacks of more than 20 percent of the U.S. federal budget. The author presents an analysis of current projects to indicate how funding is used towards military sustainment and how projected cuts could affect those projects. The paper demonstrates how the employees of global defense companies, the military and the general population of the United States could be affected. The methodology for this study is content analysis.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
What are the Research and Development (R&D) Options for Companies such as NGC?
Table:Government Contractors in Court
What Options will be Most Beneficial to the Employees and the General Public of the U.S.?
Table: Factors Mitigating the Impacts of Military Base Closures
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Base Closure Journal Articles and Texts
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Influences on Defense R&D Journal Articles and Recent Media Reports
Overview of Northrop Grumman
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Northrop Grumman.
Overview of Boeing
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Boeing
Overview of Lockheed Martin
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Lockheed Martin
Potential Research and Development Initiatives
Robotics and Robot Companions for the Elderly
Water Desalination Initiatives
Video Games
Can the U.S. Remain a Superpower and Protect Its People from Terrorism while Reducing Its Military?
Conclusion
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"The quantitative aspects of the water supply have been widely studied as to specific regions of the world and it is possible to view these trends on a global level. According to Starr (1996), the next few decades are going to be characterized by conflicts - even wars - over increasingly scarce water resources. This author reports that, "Nature annually contributes in fresh water to the world's continents about ten times the world's water use for all purposes. On average, about 70 percent flows to the sea in seasonal floods."
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The United States and Globalization, 2008.
This paper discusses America's influence on globalization.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper describes how the United States has exported its model of economy, society and culture to various parts of the world that has embraced it and sometimes successfully applied it. The paper then discusses how globalization has also generated many aggressive reactions, mainly due to the desire of other nations and their citizens to protect their cultural identity.
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"Globalization has been one of the most debated topics of the past decades and there are many scholars that believe that this phenomenon is affecting every aspect of our life. Furthermore, the United States have always been linked to globalization as the country with the most significant influence over the development of globalization. Although globalization has come to refer to social and cultural aspects, its initial spread was related to economy. In terms of creating a global economy, there is no doubt that U.S. has played the decisive part. America seemed for a long period of time to be the only nation that could leave its mark on the world economy and the only nation capable of influencing the creation of a global economy."
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Basel II Banking Supervision, 2008.
This paper deals with the consequences of Basel II regulations for Europe, the United States and some developing countries in the Middle East, especially Egypt.
3,739 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper discusses Basel II that was published in June, 2004 in order to set international standards for banking regulation. The paper examines the effects of Basel II on Europe and the United States and its effect on some developing countries in the Middle East, Egypt in particular. The paper shows how the Basel II accords bring needed transparency and better risk reporting, but have relatively little effect on the emergence of better banking in developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Basel I's creation and evolution
Banking in Egypt Prior to Basel II
Economic Changes in the Developing and Developed World
Comparison of Financial Performance
Convergence and Trade with Money-Center and Developing World Financial Institutions
Basel II Main Tenets
Implementation of Basel II
Focus of Basel II Differs from the Focus on Developing Country Financial Systems
Implications for Egypt and Other Developing Countries
Conclusion
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"Basel's committee on banking supervision was established as a response to the changes in world currency in the years leading up to 1974. By that time, the US and Great Britain had decoupled their currencies from gold and silver which had been established in the 1940's, and therefore offered a 'pure' promissory currency. Increases in oil prices in 1974 led to massive transfers of wealth to Middle Eastern nations, and several banks were imperiled by these changes."
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Microeconomics in Construction, 2008.
An exploration of microeconomics and its application to sustainable construction.
2,167 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents definitions of economics, construction economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and construction microeconomics. The writer lists microeconomic principles and discusses the relationship between microeconomics and the production of goods and services within the construction industry. Diagrams are included in this paper.
Outline:
Economics
Resources for Goods and Services
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Price Theory (Microeconomics)
Construction Economics
Scarce Building Resources in Sustainable Development
Key Microeconomic Concepts
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"Microeconomics relates to finding components contributing to prices, including how they merge and change, and how firms respond to these factors. It includes examining new taxes' effects, the determination of a firm's production profit-maximizing levels; etc. Microeconomics "concerns the economic behavior of individuals - such as clients, contractors, surveyors and engineers - in various markets." Microeconomics, according to another source, constitutes one of the largest subfields in economics and is noted as "the study of the economic behaviour of small economic groups such as firms and families." (Economics 2008) Macroeconomics, on the other hand, relates to inflation rates, national unemployment percentages, the entire economy's growth rate, along with a number of other economic factors."
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Physical Planning, 2008.
This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning.
6,463 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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In this article, the writer examines the theoretical issues in physical planning and its role in upgrading traditional rural industries. The discussion focuses on several issues including the conceptual differences between physical, urban, regional and rural development planning. In addition, the research also examines the correlation between physical planning and economic development along with various issues related to core facilities and secondary facilities. The investigation then concentrates upon the role of physical planning in industrial development and several issues are examined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Physical Planning
Brief Examination Conceptual Differences among Physical, Urban, Regional and Rural Development Planning
Physical Planning and Economic Development
Content and Objectives of Physical Planning
Core Facilities
Secondary Facilities
Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical in Upgrading Traditional Small Scale Industries
Issues in Physical Planning Designs, Constraints, Obstacles
Challenges to Implementation of Physical Planning Schemes
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"Indeed, physical planning is vital to the economic and social growth of nations. When physical planning is absent the population of a nation or a region may suffer greatly as it relates to their quality of life. In addition, economic and social development can be stifled because the necessary infrastructure such s hospitals, schools and industry are not available. Without the needed infrastructure a nation or a region does not have the capacity to sustain itself socially or economically and is often dependent upon nations that have the type of infrastructure that allows them to proper socially and economically development. Now that we have provided a definition of physical planning, the next section of the discussion will focus on conceptual differences associated with physical, urban, regional and rural development planning."
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The Impact of Tax-Free Zones in the UAE, 2008.
This paper examines the development of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and specifically as related to development stimulated with the Free Trade Zones in Dubai.
10,457 words (approx. 41.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 209.95
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The paper explores Dubai's modern development, foreign direct investment and innovative, rapid and expansive growth in only a short period of time. The paper provides an extensive literature review that depicts Dubai as the new mega-city of the future. The paper concludes that the Free Tax Zones have been a strategic genius and successful tactic in driving the growth and development of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Outline:
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Study
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"The Jebel Ali port has doubled in size and a new international airport constructed. Dubai launched its stock market two years ago and is stated to be one of the "telling signs of Dubai's long-term goal of positioning itself as the central economic hubs between London and Singapore." (Zacks, 2007) Zack relates that the true "...genius of Dubai" is its beginnings as one of the Arabian Gulf states with the least resource base as the oil reserves of the 1960s were modest however, presently only approximately 5% of the GDP in Dubai is oil compared to over 50% in 1980. Dubai has five million tourists annually and has an economy growing by approximately 16 percent annually. Approximately sixty percent of the 1.4 million population in Dubai are guest workers from South Asia who earn approximately, "two to three times the average income in their home countries...growing by four percent every year." (Zacks, 2007) "
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International Finance, 2008.
This paper looks at international finance and discusses national reserves.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the central bank, which is one of the most important institutions in a country and whose main responsibility is the national monetary policy. The writer notes that many countries can improve the efficiency of their foreign currency reserve by investing the money and generating a return. The writer also points out that, on a global level, the increased efficiency of a central bank's use of reserve would translate into a reduction of financial crises, which would allow institutions such as the International Monetary Fund to redirect its funds to countries that are not yet capable to reach financial stability as well as design policies for those countries targeting their future stability. The writer notes that these are usually third world countries or developing countries with endemic corruption and political instability.
Outline:
The Central Bank - Roles
Reserves Policy - Evidence from Developing Countries
Central Banks and Foreign Currency Reserve Policy Efficiency
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"A healthy reserve policy can overcome financial crises, such as those related to the country's balance sheet. Korea stands as a good example in this direction with its 1997 crisis. Investment banks started to borrowed short maturity foreign currencies and invested them in Korean won assets after the market deregulation in 1990. The same banks invested in foreign securities Russian bonds and by the end of 1997 the value of these obligations exceeded Korea's foreign currency reserves. In the context of a general fall of Asian currencies, the investors started to sell the Korean won, which eventually devaluated the national currency and forced the authorities to resort to the International Monetary Fund. The problem was not that Korean wasn't solvent, but that it wasn't liquid and this crisis could have been avoided, if the authorities hadn't let the national liquidity deteriorate so much since the beginning of 1990s."
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Supply and Demand in the Marketplace, 2008.
This paper explains and discusses the concept of supply and demand in the marketplace.
2,454 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the general concept of supply and demand is that these two notions are essential in correctly allocating resources in a market economy and in correctly forming the price for a certain commodity, where the supply and demand for a commodity meet. In order to refer to both these notions, one needs to closer investigate the law of demand and the law of supply as essential theoretical frameworks in determining the concepts of demand and supply. The writer discusses that when the price cannot be formed at a certain level because a high or low supply or demand, the market will automatically readjust in order to be able to facilitate the new level at which price will be formed. This is one of the great impacts of demand and supply, the fact that they can regulate without a third force intervening.
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"The way the price is formed depends on the reaction of the suppliers. On one hand, they can decide that this is an excellent opportunity to increase their own revenues and volume of sales by providing more turkeys on the market and by generating higher sales, given that the demand has increased to a certain level. However, it may be the case that no more turkeys can be supplied on the market, which would lead to the price forming higher than at the beginning. The reason for this is that demand will remain at a high level, but also at a level where it cannot be entirely satisfied by the existing supply on the market. Because of the scarcity, people are going to have to pay more in order to satisfy their need.
"The rise in the price of crude oil comes following a similar rationality. At this point, crude oil seems to be a scarce resource. Indeed, estimates regarding existing consumption and global reserves have shown that crude oil may be exhausted by 2050."
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Foreign Policy and Global Poverty, 2008.
This paper analyzes the foreign policies of farm aid and outsourcing jobs as solutions to global poverty.
1,966 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper relates that farm aid has effectively wiped out local farmers in developing countries that have opened their borders to imports. The paper then looks at how outsourcing jobs to poor countries harms these countries' economies. The paper examines the arguments in favor of these policies but supports the assertion that such policies are not a solution to global poverty.
Outline:
Introduction
Farm Bill Policies
Pros/Cons of the Farm Bill Policies
How the U.S. Farm Aid Policies Affect other Countries
Outsourcing and Foreign Relations
Pros/Cons of Outsourcing as Foreign Aid
Conclusion
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"In the past few years, foreign relations and related debates involving the application of foreign policies have emerged as a growing concern among federal agencies, foreign governments, and the common taxpayer alike. Out of these debates, foreign aid policy and the affects on world poverty have received the most scrutiny as this issue has several pros and cons on each side. The Farm Bill of 2001 and its upcoming amendments have had a significant affect on the manner in which poorer countries receive aid from richer countries. Although intended to aid poorer countries, the farm bill policies have been detrimental to the real interests of poorer nations, and have contributed to the problem of global poverty."
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