299 Search Results for Macroeconomic Indicators
By lowering interest rates, the government lowers the threshold of expected return for capital investments, thus making more investments economically viable. However, such supply side initiatives are weighed by firms against the potential income. If Continue Reading...
It expalins why Botswana is very interested today in development of tourism and especially eco tourism in order to save existing natural features and resources to future generations: "The trade, hotels and restaurants sector has been growing by more Continue Reading...
Former Soviet Satellites and the European Union
Recent decades have been decades of great change for the nations and peoples of Europe. The West has witnessed the gradual demise of interstate rivalries, the former system of wholly independent states Continue Reading...
Economic Integration of GCC Countries: Developments Since
Economic Integration of GCC Countries: Latest Developments Since 2010
It is important to examine the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Key Economic Indicators. Primarily, 2014 Key economic indi Continue Reading...
H3: Credit historical data is prevalent in the available IRB systems for SMEs.
Additionally, we find that the primary concern for banks is the trend of SME's short-term lines of credit.
H4: Among the SME credit history, the usage level of their s Continue Reading...
Model Development
The purpose of this study is to determine the macroeconomic factors that contribute to changes in inflation such as economic fundamentals and policies. The second part of the research uses a Markov switching model with time-varyi Continue Reading...
Home Building Industry: An Economic Strategy
This paper will briefly explore how recent economic indicators such as record low interest rates for mortgages and housing starts should motivate house builders to strategize for continued economic growth Continue Reading...
Global Economic Conditions
Apple operates in over 100 countries already, but there are still some markets available for the company. The one that has been chosen for the next international expansion in Myanmar. Apple already has a presence in most o Continue Reading...
Multiplier
Thailand, like many third world countries, is interested in identifying the mechanisms by which economic growth may be achieved. Economic growth and more specifically 'rapid economic growth falls within the province of the mid-term and l Continue Reading...
Macroeconomics
The current macroeconomic situation of the United States is generally positive. The major indicators -- GDP growth, unemployment, inflation and interest rates are all trending in the right direction, indicating the sort of stable econ Continue Reading...
Coca Cola
No organization exists in a vacuum, but instead, is part of society and culture. This is more extreme in the 21st century due to the process of globalization. Globalization has changed the world of marketing and consumerism. No longer are Continue Reading...
cell phone market is global in scope, with manufacturers and distributors in most of the developed world. However, there are five top-tier firms that clearly dominate the market: Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola and Sony Ericcson. These five firms accou Continue Reading...
If asset bubbles can be leading indicators of recession, that begs the question what assets are the most important? Several studies have shown that housing prices are critical. They were important in Japan and in 2008 in the United States. Babecky Continue Reading...
Macro
The current state of the economy in the U.S. is generally favorable. Looking at the major macroeconomic variables, they are all at reasonable levels and more important they are trending in the right direction. This paper will look at critical Continue Reading...
Macroeconomics
The two-year time period that will be covered in from the middle of 2002 to the middle of 2004. Starting with Q3 in 2002, the GDP figures during this time period were as follows:
Nominal
Real GDP
Trailing
GDP
(2009 chained)
chan Continue Reading...
Enter the Fed, Yet Again
Unable to understand that rapid interest rate moves create shocks to the market, resulting in distortions in supply and demand, the Fed dealt with the bursting of the housing bubble by lowering interest rates rapidly, this Continue Reading...
govern the profitability of banks in the South Easter part of Europe. The banking profitability in question is evaluated in terms of the rate of Return on Assets (ROA) and the rate of Return on Equity (ROE) .These two measures are expressed in terms Continue Reading...
Economics - Country Analysis
Country Overview and Current Events (News)
Ethiopia, traditionally known as Abyssinia, is a landlocked Sub-Saharan country located at the Horn of Africa in East Africa, bordering Somalia, Kenya, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan Continue Reading...
USA Business Cycle
This report will focus on the business cycle of a country of the author's choice, that being the United States of America. The author chose that country because it is one of the most scrutinized and analyzed countries in the world Continue Reading...
This also implies inadequacies in fiscal sustainability, which influences investments in private sectors.
The second channel happens through the level, composition and quality involved within the public investment, which shows the level at which th Continue Reading...
Hybrid car production TOYOTA, cover area: MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS: a) Explain relevant demand supply factors affect sales profitability chosen product/company. b) Explain market structure chosen company operates chosen product.
Hybrid car production Continue Reading...
The National Housing Act indirectly promoted the idea of lenders offering much longer-term mortgages with the currently accepted concept of monthly payments with the dual interest and principal payment scale. Amortized real estate mortgages opened t Continue Reading...
disrupting America's economic system is a fundamental objective of terrorists
Even as the world continues to struggle with the terrible shock from the September 11 attacks in New York and Washington, one principle lesson has already become clear: di Continue Reading...
Dave Collum's (2016) Annual Year in Review posted at Peak Prosperity and Zero Hedge one week ago gives a lengthy rundown on the year's social, political and economic events, with the core focus of the report going to what will happen in 2017 Continue Reading...
Global Economies
Each region in the world has a different economic policy guided by various fundamentals and policies in place. Members of a region may dictate how the business in that particular region is conducted. Several factors therefore have t Continue Reading...
Environmental Analysis: Target Corporation
The objective of this work is to complete an environmental scan and economic analysis on Target and to identify any major changes expected to affect the remote, industry, and operating environments. This wo Continue Reading...
Exporia's Plea Concerning Ban On Corn Beer
Following the unexpected ban of Exporia's corn beer by Imporia, Exporia in this document outlines concerns regarding the action and associated implications. Exporia hereby states that Imporia erred in the i Continue Reading...
Decisions and policy changes have implications all around the globe, not just in the nation that makes these changes. Improving a nation's current account, which is a product of a depreciating dollar where investors move their money to foreign curre Continue Reading...
health of the American economy is predicated on favorable financial conditions. Economic indicators serve as a barometer of the country's economic health, which in turn can spell profits or ruin for most companies. Economic growth provides a templat Continue Reading...
Increases in manufacturing reveal benefits early, one can track the benefit at all stages and report the benefits to the public quickly. According to a statement released by the Center for American Progress, "solar panels don't install themselves. W Continue Reading...
Source: The Financial Forecast Center, 2009
Increases in unemployment rate mean that the gambling industry will be faced with fewer customers. This in turn will materialize in reduced sales and profits. If the situation continues to aggravate in t Continue Reading...
The unemployment rate for January 2013 was 7.9%, in December it was 7.8%, this appears to be a deterioration; however, it is usual for unemployment to increase in January as seasonal jobs disappear. Looking at the rate in January 2012 it was 8.3% a Continue Reading...
U.S. ECONOMIC PERFORMANCES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS
U.S Economic Performance in the past 5 years
Major indicator of healthy state of an economy is the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate. The GDP growth rate reveals the performances of an econ Continue Reading...
Macroeconomic Situation in the U.S.
Various macroeconomic components can be used in evaluating the performance and health of an economy. Some of the essential parameters include the GDP, the rate of inflation, the unemployment rate, the money polic Continue Reading...
FedEx Corporation offers worldwide delivery services in the overnight and ground businesses, along with other related logistics services. The company operates around the world, utilizing either wholly-owned subsidiaries or service partners to gain ma Continue Reading...
Economic Situation
Looking at the economy from a macroeconomic viewpoint means looking at a more broad approach to individual economic factors, weighing those factors, and making a determination as to whether the economy is stable and improving for Continue Reading...
Thus it was confidence ebbed that had ebbed actual income. The Hiscox Wealth Review of 2009 found: "The recession has left its mark on the psyche of the Working Wealthy with a lack of confidence impacting their perceptions of wealth and appetite for Continue Reading...
Economics
Growth The retailer sector was lately affected by the back-to-school shopping season, which did not start so well, as midprice department stores, discounters and specialty-apparel retailers announced disappointing sales results during Augu Continue Reading...
Stock
Portfolio Management Project
Selected 10 companies
Company
Symbol
purchase date purchase price
Apple, Inc.
APPL
Industry/Sector: Technology/Personal Computer -- Investment Style: Large Growth
Brocade
BRCD
Communications Systems Inc.
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