of the U.S. economy based on recent economic indicators in 2017 and 2018.
Based on seasonally adjusted annual rates in the fourth quarter of 2017, the gross domestic product growth rate is expected to increase moderately in the first quarter of 2018. As shown in these indicators and based on recent macroeconomic conditions, GDP growth rate in the first quarter of this year is expected to be approximately 2.8%. Additionally, GDP growth rate will continue to increase moderately in the second half of the year to exceed 3.0%.
In light of the increase in Consumer Price Index… Continue Reading...
still means that there is good opportunity, especially in Yangon, to build a market as more people are able to afford the company\'s products.
In terms of other economic indicators, there are a few things worth noting. First, inflation has stabilized. Economic stability can often be an issue in emerging markets, but a stable economy is generally a positive sign for sustained growth. The kyat is a fully floating currency and the country still has stable inflation, which is a positive sign. The unemployment rate is 4% and stable, but also meaningless since most people don\'t earn enough from their employment to afford Apple products. More important is actually indicators regarding foreign direct investment, which is a more… Continue Reading...
Commonwealth from the European Union. Although a number of economic indicators experienced a short-term downturn after the Brexit vote, most indicators have returned to their pre-Brexit levels and some have even improved. There are also other signs that the devastating consequences of the Brexit initiative will not materialize and there is a growing consensus that even if the UK does experience some challenges in the post-Brexit era, things are not doing to be as bad as predicted. To gain a better understanding of what has already happened and what experts predict for the future, this essay on brexit provides… Continue Reading...
been deteriorating in the last one decade or so, with many of the economic indicators declining to disturbing levels. Indeed, the competitiveness of the economy has been eroding since the late 1990s (Porter et al., 2016). There has been reduced growth in economic output, productivity, investment, and employment. Per capita and household income have declined or stagnated, small businesses have been struggling, startups have been lagging, and inequality has increased. Also, there have been weaknesses in areas such as K-12 education, health care, taxation, transportation infrastructure, as well as political governance. These weaknesses have hindered productivity and prosperity.
The weaknesses pose a major… Continue Reading...
(Fawcett, 2014). Furthermore, though China and Indonesia offer large markets and more impressive economic indicators compared to Mexico and the relatively small Slovakia, they present market proximity difficulties, more significant cultural differences, greater political risk, and less advanced infrastructural development.
Question 2
It is important for Kiwi to make the right decision with regard to not only the most suitable country, but also the best city for the new manufacturing facility. The company can choose from either a port of entry or an interior city. Each option offers its own merits and demerits. A port of entry provides simpler setup and lesser logistics… Continue Reading...
the U.S., Apple’s market share is dominant as well:
Source: Fortune (2016)
Trends in current macroeconomic indicators for the last three years suggest that things may be about to get worse for all, however. Analysts have indicated that we are in the late stage of the business cycle, with hints of economic recession looming just around the corner (Mobasheri, 2017). Real GDP has risen steadily over the last three years:
Source: FRED (2018a)
Inflation as measured by CPI has also risen steadily:
Source: FRED (2018b)
This should not be surprising as the Fed’s policy (and every other central bank’s policy around the world) has been… Continue Reading...
and Syria (Dessalegn, 2017).
The economy of South Sudan has been deteriorating since independence in 2011 and characterized by underdeveloped infrastructure ranking poorest in multiple socioeconomic indicators (King 2015). The country has a triple-digit inflation rate and poverty is widespread. The World Bank estimates the population of South Sudanese living below the poverty line amounted to 82% by end of 2016, additionally literacy rates amounts to 27% implying that the country lacks in a skilled workforce. Dessalegn (2017) reports up to 95% of the population is dependent on agriculture which with the advent of war has declined in productivity. Although electricity is a critical backbone for an economy, only 2% of the South Sudanese population… Continue Reading...
