Category: Economics 2707
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When the Heat of the Boiling Pot Reaches its Boiling Point
Table of Contents Introduction Article Analysis Article Evaluation General Evaluation Reference List Introduction In the XXI century, the concept of the American Dream seems to be completely inseparable from the image of the United States (Li, 2010). The idea of North America representing the business empire and the place where even the most daring and…
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The East Asian Economic Miracle From the Developmental Perspective
The instances of rapid economic growth and the resulting business development are always inspiring and filled with essential lessons to learn. The East Asian economic miracle is one of those scenarios, with its stupendous rise in profitability of organizations located in the region representing a combination of external and internal factors aligning perfectly. To understand…
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Global Market Expansion by Entrepreneurial Firms
The article discusses the strategies of global market expansion for entrepreneurial firms. Two types of strategies are identified: market diversification and market concentration. The first strategy is based on a gradual expansion from one market to another. The second strategy is more aggressive and implies fast expansion into multiple markets. Both strategies generally lead to…
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American Telephone and Telegraphs Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Introduction Capital budgeting is a matter of heated discussion among scholars and practitioners. Indeed, the importance of the topic is difficult to overstate, as the capital investment decision-making process is crucial for the survival and long-term success of companies regardless of their size and industry (Kengatharan, 2016). One of the most frequently used methods for…
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The Era of Sharing and Globalism
The era of globalization is a controversial phenomenon since it not only boosted the growth but also caused inequality of countries in terms of the distribution of benefits. Such an issue is explicitly seen in their economic indicators, but this aspect is a mere effect, whereas the cause lies in another field. As can be…
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Doughnut Economics Book by Kate Raworth
Table of Contents Aim of Raworths Book The Books Response to Authors Objectives Feasibility of Raworths Model Effectiveness of Explanation of Theories Conclusion Reference List Kate Raworths book Doughnut Economics (2017) opens up the readers mind to the new possibilities within the modern world of economics. The author shares intriguing insights about the global market…
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The Dividend Puzzle Retention vs. Distribution
Introduction and background details Dividend The dividend is a taxable payment declared by the companys board of directors and is distributed among its shareholders. This distribution is out of the companys earning or retained profit. Dividends could only be paid from the amount of profit that the company has made and could not be distributed…
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US Economy and Fixed Income Markets
Financial markets in the United States of America stayed highly volatile during October and November. However, the yields on the short and long ends of the curve have remained relatively unchanged. Further, the 10-year government bond yield reached a level below 3.5%, while the 2-year note yield continued to hover around the 1% level. So…
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Economics of Panic-Buying: A Case Study of Toilet Paper in Australia
Table of Contents Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior Preventing Panic Buying: Government as a Guarantor Preventing Panic Buying: Rationing Considerations for Toilet Paper Producers Conclusion References Panic-buying is a relatively common behavioral response to a crisis that people can exhibit in situations that they perceive to be dangerous and unpredictable. Yuen et al. (2020) note that…
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Purpose and Impact of FDIC in Birmingham, Alabama
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) refers to a self-regulating national agency that insures thrifts and deposits in the US banks if a financial institution fails. The agency was established in 1933 to promote a stable financial system and maintain public confidence by encouraging effective and efficient banking practices (Failed Bank Information, 2019). It accomplishes its…