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30 Dec 2010
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Has a third oil crisis emerged? (January 2007)

Thesis - 13 pages - Economy general

Within a time span of twenty-seven years between 1973 and 2000, the global oil market has been shaken by two major unexpected “shocks”. In this context, it is worth recalling the definition of an oil shock, that is often confused in the minds of the public. This phrase has been used to...

30 Dec 2010
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The war between Honda and Yamaha

Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general

In the 1960s, the Japanese market could have been defined as fragmented, where sources of competitive advantages were numerous but was easily imitable. Barriers to the entry are low and market positions are unstable. Indeed within 5 years, Yamaha managed to dethrone Honda Tohatsu. With the high...

30 Dec 2010
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The market for French luxury goods in China

Thesis - 19 pages - Economy general

With a growth of 9.5% per year, the Chinese economy is experiencing a period of unprecedented economic success. This success is accompanied by a dramatic increase in the purchasing power of part of the Chinese population. Therefore, the Chinese market is becoming increasingly demanding for luxury...

30 Dec 2010
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Counterfeiting in China: A global crisis

Thesis - 25 pages - Economy general

Counterfeiting now represents 5% of world trade and is a growing business especially in the recent years. China has its share of responsibility in this phenomenon. China is now regarded as the leading counterfeiter in the world despite the fact that the figures may not be accurate and verified....

13 Dec 2010
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Market Overview: India's Automobile Industry

Market study - 10 pages - Economy general

India's automobile industry holds many opportunities for profitable foreign investment. I believe we can find success by expanding our company's market into India. The recession has impacted the growth of the automobile industry worldwide, not excluding India, but India's market proves to still...

13 Dec 2010
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Tourism: Las Vegas

Thesis - 11 pages - Economy general

With a total $800 billions turnover, the tourism market is more and more competitive. Each destination around the world has to find significant differentiation to appeal to new visitors and/or increase loyalty among their current “fans”. Las Vegas is one of the most famous tourist...

13 Dec 2010
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Can A New World Currency Displace The Dollar?

Thesis - 2 pages - Economy general

In the article “China suggest an end to the dollar era2”, The Economist outline the fact that, “in the future, changes to the international system are likely to be shaped by Beijing as well as Washington”. To replace the current system, Mr Zhou Xiaochuan, the governor of the...

13 Dec 2010
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Factors that determine the health of a Nation's economy

Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general

A budget deficit occurs when the government spends more money than it brings in. Every year the government prepares an annual budget and this budget assumes that a certain amount of money comes in through taxes and other sources. The government then spends the money on a large group of programs...

30 Nov 2010
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The capitalization of SMEs in Morocco: The case of Dari Couspate

Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general

The SMEs in Morocco neglect their external financing sources. Equity investments in Morocco is accounted to 38% whereas the long-term liabilities debt is 16% and short-term debt is 13%. The importance of equity is affected by the short-term debt. Cash management is one of the greatest failures of...

30 Nov 2010
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Importance of the wine sector in Australia

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

France is the eighth largest foreign investor in Australia. There are nearly 250 subsidiaries, employing 70,000 employees. Australia has a real passion for wine consumption. This is partly due to the development of vine cultivation, and improvement of the quality of wines that are placed on the...

30 Nov 2010
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Business appropriateness in the Mexican food market

Thesis - 48 pages - Economy general

The 12 presidential elections that took place in Latin America have attracted considerable media attention this year. Indeed, in addition to informational interest, a considerable change is looming on the American continent and a new socialist trend creates a major part of Latin America. Outside...

30 Nov 2010
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The car industry in China (2008)

Thesis - 32 pages - Economy general

In the current context of significant economic growth of China, with 2008 being a year when Beijing hosted the Olympic Games, it seems wise to focus on the country. Indeed, it officially aims to give way to a spirit of conviviality around sports, but does not forget to attract as many people...

30 Nov 2010
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"Freakonomics" of Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner (2OO5)

Thesis - 13 pages - Economy general

Unlike the corporation that attempts to describe the living world as we would prefer, the economy seeks to describe the actual working based on incentive mechanisms. This field of study is not limited to businesses, unemployment and growth: it can provide an analytical model for virtually all...

30 Nov 2010
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Nestle monograph

Thesis - 10 pages - Economy general

Peter Brabeck of Nestle has championed global nutrition and well-being as the former adviser to Francois Mitterrand, but because the driver of the super tanker Swiss chocolate, showed his genius for growth. Nestle is indeed a multinational world leader in food both for humans as well as animals....

30 Nov 2010
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David Ricardo (1772-1823)

Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general

David Ricardo was a prominent figure of his time. He participated in the great debates on the currency, the Corn Laws and so on. He associated with Smith and found numerous proposals that needed to be discussed. He published the 'Principles of Political Economy and Taxation' in 1817....

29 Nov 2010
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Why are foreign exchange rates of G3 (the United States, Japan, Europe) so unstable?

Thesis - 12 pages - Economy general

In 1973, Nixon unilaterally decided to break off all references to gold and to float the dollar to escape the constraints of the international monetary system of Bretton Woods which was becoming increasingly burdensome on the U.S. economy. This ended the system of fixed exchange rates, which had...

25 Nov 2010
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Strategies France must implement to stay a leader in the global wine market

Thesis - 3 pages - Economy general

Answers to a Questionnaire' is a short story which was written by James Graham Ballard, and published for the first time in the English literary magazine 'Ambit', in 1985. Ballard's style of writing is highly important to understand his works, he is a member of the 'New...

22 Nov 2010
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China, the 'auto'-mobile zone

Thesis - 10 pages - Economy general

China has long been regarded as the land of the bicycle. This Asian country is now a new Eldorado for the automotive industry. In 2005, China became the third largest producer of cars after the U.S. and Japan, and the fourth largest market in the worldwide vehicle sales. Within a span of a few...

22 Nov 2010
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Business success in Chile

Thesis - 11 pages - Economy general

For many, Chile still evokes the military dictatorship of General Pinochet, the repression and violence that caused 17 years of tyranny. Yet the return to democracy has made it possible to rediscover this beautiful though often misunderstood country. This thin strip of land, nearly 4300 km long,...

22 Nov 2010
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The Role of Logistics in Sustainable Development

Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general

In 1987, the Commission of Brundtland focused on the concept of sustained development. This concept continued to serve as the central element of the Summit of Rio which took place in 1992, and gave rise to the view that 'sustainable development is development which makes it possible for the...

25 Oct 2010
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Feasibility of Proposed China-Australia: Free Trade Agreement

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

It is believed that it would be highly beneficial for the Australian Government to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. The negotiation of an FTA is a potential win-win situation for both Australia and China. Australia and China share a strong and rapidly mounting economic and trade...

08 Oct 2010
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China in the global economy: A fast growing export country

Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general

The economy of China is particularly interesting to look at, because China was still over two decades ago a very poor country, whose planned economy didn't allow any improvement for its citizens' standards of living. But after a series of reforms oriented towards the market and initiated by Deng...

08 Oct 2010
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E-business, three case studies : Spreadshirt, Bigadj.com, Emusic.com

Case study - 8 pages - Economy general

Case 1 - Spreadshirt.net is a new website which allows to create its own shirts, apparels and to personalize a lot of items (mugs, aprons, bags, etc..). It is a German company which received several prizes for its business idea (for instance, the Hewlett Packard Business Innovation Award 2004)....

08 Oct 2010
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To what extent the Fair Trade can move from a niche market to the mainstream and sustainable business?

Tutorials/exercises - 47 pages - Economy general

“This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many. Together, we...

06 Oct 2010
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Globalization: Knowledge-based economy in Europe

Tutorials/exercises - 31 pages - Economy general

It is a fact that today's European economy is strongly impacted by globalization. European firms have the opportunity to go to the global market. In order to be successful and to achieve a local and international development, those companies have to adapt and to reinvent their strategies. The...

04 Oct 2010
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What accounts for differences in the ownership structures among advanced industrialized countries? What are the leading theoretical perspectives? What are their strengths and shortcomings?

Thesis - 8 pages - Economy general

Corporate governance is a topic which is becoming more and more discussed in international business academia; there is still intense debate amongst leading theorists about the key issues concerning ownership structuring differences . Corporate governance and ownership structures are two separate...

04 Oct 2010
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Economic protectionism: A continental comparison

Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general

Abstract: This paper analyses some of the occurrences of economic protectionism against M&A in Europe and North America. It attempts to rationalise the protectionist actions taken by countries within these continents by linking the causes of protectionism to the current wider issues in...

29 Sep 2010
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China and India- the most powerful success stories of this century

Market study - 9 pages - Economy general

Indians have woke up: The birth of a giant: As everybody speaks about China and about its growth, India is now giving a good economic potential, maybe better than China for the long term. India, like China, is accumulating performances. India is following China's way according to what the...

29 Sep 2010
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Management of Starbucks to Enter New Foreign Markets

Case study - 12 pages - Economy general

Starbucks is a company that is already 23 years old, and has been working internationally for 14 years. Starbucks is a Seattle, Washington- based coffee company. It buys, roasts, and sells whole bean coffees and coffee drinks through an international chain of retail outlets. From its beginnings...

29 Sep 2010
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Asian Pacific Business - Malaysia

Market study - 7 pages - Economy general

The world has seen the most important economic growth since the end of the Second World War in the region of East Asia. This incredible economic phenomenon had emerged more particularly in Japan during the 1950s. This trend has been followed later by what is known as the four dragons: Taiwan,...