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06 Apr 2009
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Does privatization necessarily increase efficiency?

Thesis - 8 pages - Economy general

The basis of this assignment is to answer the question does privatization necessarily increase efficiency? In answering this question it is essential to investigate the reasons for privatization as a replacement for nationalization. This assignment will compare the efficiency case for...

06 Apr 2009
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A description of the three types of market: Monopolistic, oligopolistic and competitive

Thesis - 10 pages - Economy general

Monopolistic markets lie between pure perfect competition and pure monopoly. Within this type of market a firm's product will differ to that of its rivals, the difference may only be small (for example the packaging may be slightly different), or there could be a big difference. The various firms...

05 Apr 2009
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Is the consumer always sovereign in the free market economy?

Thesis - 5 pages - Economy general

Theoretically, the free enterprise market economy produces a situation in which the law of supply and demand, in conjunction with a competitive economic environment and well-informed consumers guarantees consumer sovereignty. The consumer possesses a significant advantage over suppliers who must...

05 Apr 2009
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of free trade?

Thesis - 5 pages - Economy general

Trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. Domestic goods, which are sold abroad, are referred to as exports. Foreign goods, which are purchased by domestic consumers, are known as imports. Free trade refers to trade, which is allowed to flow freely between nations. The...

05 Apr 2009
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Existence value: The theoretical case for and against its use in cost benefit analysis

Thesis - 16 pages - Economy general

The concept of existence value was first raised in one of the most influential papers in environmental economics by John Krutilla (1967), where he advocated a move away from the Pigouvian approach to conservation of natural resources in terms of the optimal inter-temporal utilization of natural...

05 Apr 2009
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To what extent did the interwar motor industry overcome its pre-war difficulties?

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

The pre-war motor industry was in its infancy and suffered from a lack of investment backing, high production costs, an over engineered end product and a saturation of small family orientated manufactures. Developments in the industry often came from pioneering engineers with components being...

03 Apr 2009
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Infrastructure: India's pre requisite to development

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

For a country that believes in a fully clothed culture, and prides herself on being rich with plenty, to have torn dresses to wear and worn out shoes to put on is a very ironic and sad thing. Nations embody the character and dignity of their people and India is not quite putting out the best...

01 Apr 2009
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The impact of the US sub prime crisis on the Indian economy with specific reference to the service industry

Thesis - 21 pages - Economy general

The main objective of the project is to study the ripple effect of the sub prime mortgage crisis in US and its impact on Indian service industry. The paper includes a study on sub prime, causes for the sub prime mortgage crisis, effect of the crisis on the American economy accompanied by an...

26 Mar 2009
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World organic foods market & export potentials of Indian exporters

Thesis - 12 pages - Economy general

The world economy is showing signs of a stable growth. The trading pattern is going through a sea change as the dominance of US economy over the world is reducing. The world is divided into 3 major trading compartments like, US & allied countries, EU, & Asia. India's performance in international...

26 Mar 2009
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Ready garment export after the multi fiber agreement with a reference to India

Tutorials/exercises - 31 pages - Economy general

The foundations of the Indian textile trade with other countries began as early as the second century BC. The silk fabric was a popular item of Indian exports to Indonesia around the 13th century, where these were used as barter for spices. Towards the end of the 17th century, the British East...

24 Mar 2009
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The implementation of information technology towards agricultural development: New initiatives and strategies

Case study - 6 pages - Economy general

After the initiation of liberalization reforms of 1990's, rise of new economy stocks or sunshine sector in the Indian economy great changes had taken place throughout the nation. The entry of corporate in areas of public sector dominance, competition between private players, access to newer...

19 Mar 2009
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Economic freedom

Thesis - 5 pages - Economy general

Amartya Sen argues that world development should not be judged by plain economic statistics such as GDP growth rates or income per capita. Instead he argues a form of measurement that uses a "freedom-centered understanding of economics" where the enhancements of individuals liberties is both the...

18 Mar 2009
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Wining and losing as a result of economic restructuring in Britain since 1980

Thesis - 5 pages - Economy general

During the past thirty years, British society has been involved in a dynamic of social change, a process so significant that it represents an historical turning point, when the certainties that have served to regulate the economy in the past, are no longer valid. The last comparable event was...

18 Mar 2009
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Foreign direct investment: India

Thesis - 29 pages - Economy general

Developing countries, emerging economies and countries in transition increasingly see foreign direct investment (FDI) as a source of economic development, modernization and employment generation, and have liberalized their FDI regimes to attract investment. The overall benefits of FDI for...

17 Mar 2009
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A discussion and analysis of Marx and Webers theories concerning the development of industrial capitalism

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

It is widely accepted that most of the developed countries in the world today are ‘capitalist' economies. Capitalism in economic terms is a free market system, involving little government intervention (a laissez-faire approach). Capitalism involves investment in the means of production...

12 Mar 2009
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Managerial economics focusing on cost and revenue analysis

Thesis - 19 pages - Economy general

Health service providers have to carefully manage the use of scarce resources while meeting a growing demand for services and rising expectations for quality. Conducting cost and revenue analysis can greatly increase a managers' understanding of the factors that affect resource use, including...

05 Mar 2009
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Market for retailers

Thesis - 29 pages - Economy general

MARKETING: A social and managerial process where by individuals and groups obtains what they need and want through creating and exchanging products and value with others. MARKETING CONCEPT: The marketing management philosophy holds that achieving organizational goals depends on determining the...

05 Mar 2009
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Indian financial market

Dissertation - 56 pages - Economy general

The function of financial market is to facilitate the transfer of funds, from surplus sector (lenders) to deficit sector (borrower). Normally householders have excess of funds or saving, which they lend to a borrower in the corporate and public sector. Whose requirement of funds far exceeds their...

05 Mar 2009
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India Infoline

Case study - 44 pages - Economy general

In the year 1995 a group of professionals formed a company called Probity Research & Services Pvt Ltd at circa. The name was later changed to India Infoline. The main objective of this company is to provide unbiased and independent information to market intermediaries and investors....

05 Mar 2009
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Commodities trading in India

Dissertation - 52 pages - Economy general

Commodity Futures trading in India has a long history. The first commodity futures market appeared in 1875. But the new standardized form of trading in the Indian capital market is an attractive package for all the people who earn money through speculation by trading into FUTURES. It is a...

05 Mar 2009
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Capital budgeting: India

Case study - 35 pages - Economy general

An efficient allocation of capital is the most important financial function in modern times. It involves decision to commit firm's funds to long-term assets. Such decisions are tend to determine the value of company/firm by influencing its growth, profitability & risk. Investment decisions...

20 Feb 2009
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Economics of prostitution

Essay - 6 pages - Economy general

The market that buys and sells prostitution is very similar to other types of human interaction. It has deep roots in history and society, and has survived through the ages; resisting legal and economic uncertainties. It has become apart of Western culture just as much as much as fast-food and...

05 Feb 2009
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Seeking evidence of corporate profiteering in Australia

Essay - 4 pages - Economy general

Despite media outcry's, Australia's legal system largely protects its citizens from the effects of corporate profiteering. Whether it is complaints over the rising cost of fuel or even the price paid for a kilogram of Bananas, Australian's are quick to condemn business and large corporations if...

05 Feb 2009
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Internationalization of SME's

Essay - 6 pages - Economy general

The 20th century is one of the most revolutionary periods in economic history as national economies around the world dramatically shifted and changed to cater to burgeoning demanding global markets. Barriers to cross-border trade and investment fell as businesses around the world capitalized on...

05 Feb 2009
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Proton: Struggling against the grain of economics

Essay - 8 pages - Economy general

Economics might finally be winning in its fight after over 25 years with Proton, a small Malaysian carmaker whose very continued existence is a direct affront to the academic discipline. The end finally appears near for the pet project of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed and source of...

27 Jan 2009
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Urban policy: Implementing housing counseling resources

Essay - 10 pages - Economy general

This increased demand for foreclosure counseling has put a strain on housing counseling centers across the country. With little to no demand for pre-purchase counseling, counseling centers have had to internally reorganize their staff and services to meet the growing outside demands. The demand...

21 Jan 2009
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What are the causes and consequences of the current US account deficit?

Essay - 5 pages - Economy general

Few economic issues have recently posed as many problems to authorities and economists than the U.S. current account deficit. It has become an issue that is receiving more and more attention and it is now considered as a “hot topic”. Some fear that it represents a time bomb for the...

20 Jan 2009
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The HIPC (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries) initiative in Uganda

Essay - 4 pages - Economy general

In August 2005, the G8 decided to cancel the multilateral debt of 18 countries which are part of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative, in Uganda. This Initiative was launched by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) in 1996 in order to reduce the debt...

20 Jan 2009
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The car industry: A move to concentration

Essay - 7 pages - Economy general

The motor industry is over 100 years old and has an interesting history and uncertain future. It provides an interesting example of an industry that had to quickly evaluate due to constant evolution of technologies employed. This evolution was so money-demanding that it caused a typical movement...

19 Jan 2009
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The Western growth systems: the role of innovations

Essay - 8 pages - Economy general

Joseph Alois Schumpeter (1883 - 1950) is one of the most well known economists of the XXth century, namely thanks to its work on innovations. One of the theories he develops is the one called creative destruction. So, in our study of the Western growth systems and the role of innovations in this...