This aspect of the study were inclusive of works of "economic historians on the development of financial systems" most particularly the "banking systems" worldwide and exactly what the resulting impact will be. (Rousseau & Sylla, 2001) While the Continue Reading...
Despite these constraints, China does in fact have an impressive transportation infrastructure already, and China's rankings relative to the rest of the world in various transportation infrastructure categories is provided in Table 1 below. Table 1 Continue Reading...
Airline Transportations on Economy Impacts of Airline Transportations on Economy INTRIDUCTION The rapid rise in the use of air transportation since deregulation in 1978, coupled with the unprecedented financial crisis in the airline industry aft Continue Reading...
Evolution of Transportation Transportation is one of the tools obligatory by civilized man to get order out of disorder. It arrives into each segment and facet of our continuation. Considered as of every point-of-view, economic, political and milita Continue Reading...
d.). Having the most profound impact on containerization and cargo-handling operations were the number of huge containerships that came online in the mid-1990s. In order to replace wasteful ships, meet shippers' demands, and maximize loads, larger, Continue Reading...
Logistics Design Alternatives Intermodal transportation essentially refers to the process of transporting passengers and cargo by means of multiple, inter-linked transportation modes. It capitalizes on the comparative advantage of the individual mod Continue Reading...
Lastly the development of the railroad as a collective source of the growth of tourism, reshaped the lands surrounding New York city and allowed city and rural dwellers alike to interact and spend leisure time visiting places in the state they had Continue Reading...
Global Transportation How containerization has made shipping more cost effective Containerization is defined as the process where goods are shipped in containers instead of being singularly onto a ship. This implies that a ship is used to carry sev Continue Reading...
Technology, Transportation, and Society - Then, Now and the Near Future Technology, transportation and society are three areas that are interlinked. Technology determines what transportation will exist. The transportation that exists determines how Continue Reading...
Although the Pacific Electric Railway Company is history, it is still remembered with nostalgia. However, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission has gotten actively engaged in reviving tramway transportation across a large sector of the p Continue Reading...
Considerations supporting increased governmental regulation are based on the possibilities of the industry growing beyond the reach of many if left to be controlled by the market forces. Regulating the industry cushions the consumer against the inc Continue Reading...
However, in addition to being part of the Americanization process, this has also sparked hostility and anti-American sentiments as well, for some Canadians who believe Canadian culture is being lost to the United States. Demonstrations in front of A Continue Reading...
As other have pointed out, ports need to be prepared to handle the carrier industry special characteristics, in terms of "frequency, punctuality, reliability and geographical coverage" (Slack, 1996). Further more, ports need to be able to keep down Continue Reading...
Poverty & Economic Development The link between poverty and economic development The financial services sector and poverty alleviation Infrastructure Governance Trade and Investment Human Capital Trade and investment In this paper, we exp Continue Reading...
The (international debt) crisis offers various faces to the observer according to the nature of the issues involved -- be they purely financial, political, economic and social, or structural -- and according to the role of the actors involved in the Continue Reading...
A lower price enables an airline to remain well above the competition. Economies of scale and scope are vital to the performance of an organization no matter the industry the organization is involved in. An organization can only remain competitive Continue Reading...
traffic congestion kill economic growth community ward This article city Vaughan Ontario Canada. The city of Vaughn in Ontario, Canada, is one of the area's fastest growing communities and it apparently doubled in size since the early nineties. Whi Continue Reading...
The article concedes, however, that declining business confidence is an absolute danger that must be dealt with and the government not being an active partner with businesses and in favor of the recovery will just make things worse (Pollin, 2010). Continue Reading...
European Economic Crisis -- Greek Government This paper provides a deep insight into the European economic crisis and the events which eventually lead up to Greece debt crisis. It explains the causes which were responsible for the chaotic and poor f Continue Reading...
The Fordist system is dependent on the mutual interaction of a group of economic and social mechanisms. It is based on four elements firstly, of a particular consumption pattern, influenced by the increasing amounts of consumption of standardized ma Continue Reading...
There are four hypotheses about this: Some industries are more productive and create more high-wage jobs. Some industries are faster growing and contribute more to economic growth. Some industries do more to improve productivity in other sectors. Continue Reading...
Sociology Sociological Perspective on Economics & Status The predominant and most widely practiced economic system in the United States of America is capitalism. Capitalism is heavily predicated on differences in status and class. The differenc Continue Reading...
Political and Economic Differences Consider Effects of the financial crisis on the developing world vs. The developed world The 2008 financial crisis began in the American banking sector but its impact was soon felt around the world. Both the deve Continue Reading...
However, if one expands their outlook to a global perspective, the is only a correction and will help to strengthen the position of other currencies. As the U.S. dollar grows weaker, other currencies grow stronger. The depreciating dollar may cause Continue Reading...
Environmental Economics Water is needed for life like few other natural resources. The Earth and the human body are both made up of more than 75% water, and they both require this simple concoction of one hydrogen and two oxygen atoms bonded strongl Continue Reading...
Managerial Economics Telecommunications has changed dramatically in recent years and continues to show signs of future change. The introduction of the smart phone has shifted technology away from communication via telephone. New applications allow u Continue Reading...
Paragraph: Economic Change in Qatar/Introduction to Social Change in QatarVery few countries have experienced economic transformation to the extent that Qatar has over the last few decades. As it has been indicated elsewhere in this discussion, one k Continue Reading...
Maritime Transportation System or MTS is one of the critical infrastructure systems that promote economic activity by enabling the transfer of goods between national and international destinations throughout the globe. As a result of its role in prom Continue Reading...
As with the Gallatin Plan, the 1908 Roosevelt vision exercised its influence over the long-term, eventually drawing on new technologies like the regional electric power grid and the automobile superhighway to achieve its ends" (Fishman, 2007). This Continue Reading...
In short, providing transit using the current paradigms and strategies is unsustainble. Transit's success depends on the ability of planners to make the lives of travelers worse off by making it harder to get around, restricting housing choice and Continue Reading...
2007 Economic Crisis on American Car market Effect of the 2008 global economic crisis on automotive industries Crisis in the United States Crisis in Canada Crisis in Russia Crisis in European markets Crisis in Asian markets Effects by other r Continue Reading...
demands being placed on the global transportation industry are creating unprecedented requirements for international commerce during a period when peak oil is being approached and the need for more environmentally responsible alternatives has become Continue Reading...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of the relevant literature concerning global transportation and logistics management. While the current trade war with China remains at the forefront of the challenges that are face Continue Reading...
International Economics The world's trading nations have become increasingly interdependent because advances in communication and transportation have reduced or removed barriers to these activities thereby increasing the demand for trade. Further, m Continue Reading...
Global Position System (GPS) System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Advanced data Communication Next Network Enabled Weather The NAS Voice Switch Structural design of new aircrafts In this paper, we look into the new technological developmen Continue Reading...
2. Abstract This discourse explores various land use factors that affect transportation including density, roadway connectivity, mix, regional accessibility, and density. The information derived from this study will be helpful in informing smart grow Continue Reading...
The Troubled and Disjointed Sydney Transport System Pitted Against Boston, Massachusetts. It is apparent that public transport systems that serve every destination and origin would be prone to low occupancies, low frequencies, high costs and, worst o Continue Reading...
