Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) theories: An overview of the main FDI theories
Essay - 6 pages - Finance
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) acquired an important role in the international economy after the Second World War. The increase of the volume of foreign direct investment was so sharp that economists considered FDI as a new stage of Capitalism after the classic Marxist theories of...
The international legality of nationalization: An analysis of the bilateral investment treaty between Venezuela and Canada
Essay - 15 pages - International law
During the Cold War, the legality of a sovereign state nationalizing foreign property was often debated among the world community. The two principal contrasting theories were: (1) socialist theory and (2) western capitalist theory. States from the third world often followed a nationalization...
Mexico's potential for investment
Market study - 10 pages - Economy general
Over the course of the twentieth century, Mexico has undergone notable changes. Although the country is currently mired is social inequality, research on the economic, political and social stability of the country seems to suggest that the country is on its way to quickly becoming a formidable...
Strategy proposal for an MNC who wants to invest or expand in a specific country - New Group Renault strategic plan: "Drive the Future"
Market study - 7 pages - International economy
In this work, we analyze Renault's strategic plan for 2017-2022, called "Drive the Future" on three levels: the company's source of competitive advantage (section 1), the reasons for choosing the target of investment in emerging country, such as China (section 2) and finally the...
Macy's to invest $5B in social responsibility efforts - Kaarin Vembar (2022) - How can the brand promote its conversion to eco-responsibility?
Text commentary - 2 pages - Fashion and ready to wear marketing
This article was published on March 1, 2022, on Retail Dive and written by Kaarin Vembar. It talks about the willingness of the clothing and cosmetics chain Macy's to invest in social responsibility. Indeed, the textile sector is at the top of the list of the most polluting industries in the...
Investing in customers
Essay - 10 pages - Services marketing
Investment is the choice by the individual to risk his savings with the hope to acquite a profitable gain. Indeed, in the best cases, the acquisition of an asset is the consequence of the expectation of future flows of income that will exceed the initial cost of the acquisition. Customer,...
Cash management: Methods of short-term investing and financing
Thesis - 3 pages - Finance
Short-term investing and financing corresponds to the ready cash available to a company has on hand and in the bank. The objective of liquidity management is to maximize the cash available by limiting losses to the company if it has excess cash, and limiting the amount of premiums to pay if there...
Business strategy: Great chance for McDonalds to invest and develop in Vietnam's fast food market
Tutorials/exercises - 30 pages - Business strategy
Experts believe that Vietnam is the potential fast food market, but the available systems of fast food restaurants have not met the customer's demand yet. So, it is a great chance for McDonalds to invest and develop in Vietnam. Therefore, a project to analyze the chances, risks, competitors and...
Heritage Management: How Can Finance Professionals Propose Wealth Management Strategies Adapted to the Needs of Their Clients?
Dissertation - 25 pages - Heritage and real estate
Wealth management is a hot topic that is of increasing interest to individual and professional investors. Indeed, faced with the complexity of the financial markets and the diversity of investment products, asset management has become a necessity for investors wishing to preserve and...
The United States in the Economy
Course material - 25 pages - International economy
Globalization is a contest content, it can have a negative view; responsible of outsourcing, massive unemployment (Europe), positive view; eliminate discrimination, global general culture, universalism. A complex reality, positive & negative sides. Is a process of interaction and integration...
Managerial Finance
Course material - 12 pages - Finance
Financial markets: - Financing investments (for firms) ; - Inter-temporal allocation of cash-flows (for consumers/investors) ; - Risk transformation: risk-diversification and tis-transfer (for firms and investors). Companies are the unit of observation of this course (companies raise...
Financial Market and Sustainable / Green Finance
Dissertation - 18 pages - Finance
In April 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report focusing on the mitigation of climate change. The experts underline the emergency of a new way of life in order to limit global warming to 1,5°C. To respect the agreement taken during the COP 21, the IPCC proposes...
Foundations of Economics and Sociology Foundations of Economics
Course material - 25 pages - Economy general
It is within the multiple and different enterprises, which together define to a large extent a national economy, that the observation of economic and social facts is the most extensive and undoubtedly the most visible. The company is a reality that weaves its way through our daily lives because...
Invest in China
Essay - 3 pages - Economy general
In the last three decades, China has known a fundamental shift. Indeed, China turned its socialist planned economy into a market economy. The government, through a lot of reforms, is gradually opening its doors to the free market. The entry of China in the WTO in 2001 has forced the government to...
How to measure the value of a professional football player through a financial valuation model?
Dissertation - 8 pages - Sport marketing
The takeover of Newcastle United FC, 19th in the English Premier League, for 350 million euros by a Saudi public investment fund illustrates the attractiveness of football as a thriving and diverse industry. Indeed, the fund's liquidity is estimated at 400 billion dollars, making...
The value of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB), its management and risks associated with investing in China
Case study - 6 pages - Finance
Ever since China adopted its Open Door policy, it has received unparalleled attention from international scholars. In recent years, this has been evident with respect to the exchange rate regime that China has applied. At first, the policy was lauded because it helped China steer the dire waters...
Equity research report - Danone
Financial analysis - 6 pages - Finance
The purpose of this document is to present a detailed equity research on Danone group. First of all, we will present a brief investment summary of Danone, followed by an extensive and detailed valuation work on the company (based on DCF and multiples). We will see some of the KPIs related...
Corporate Sustainability
Essay - 3 pages - Management
Corporate sustainability refers to a new way of management, it is an alternative to the traditional growth and profit-maximization model. Corporate sustainability focuses on both growth and profitability as much as the social and environmental impact and goals toward sustainable development....
What is globalization?
Course material - 2 pages - International economy
Globalization is the process by which available goods and services, or social and cultural influences, gradually become similar in all parts of the world. It is the increase of trade around the world, especially by large companies producing and trading goods in many different countries. It is the...
The Ethical Finance Between Paradigm and Paradox
Dissertation - 84 pages - Finance
Linked with morals, with deontology and right, ethics is a reflection towards the research of the Good, a moving concept by essence. What deserves, nowadays, such an imminent questioning on ethics? Because of the increased pressure of the governments, increasing awareness of the organizations...
How to conduct market research
Practical guide - 7 pages - Marketing theories
In 5 phases of marketing, market research is one of the tools that correspond to phase 1: knowing the market. It is about collecting reliable market information at times when strategic decisions have to be made, for example: before launching a new product or activity, before opening a new...
Financial Partners Capital Management LLC
Case study - 5 pages - Finance
Financial Partners Capital Management is an employee-owned Investment Company. The firm is listed as an Investment consultant and aims at providing discretionary investment management services to a different group of customers in the United States and other international...
International Trade and Innovation: EU policy recommendations
Essay - 2 pages - International economy
Based on the current worldwide developments, explain what would be your policy recommendations to European governments and the European Commission with regard to globalization, international trade and innovation strategy.
Internationalization and entry modes
Course material - 4 pages - Business strategy
The liability of foreignness (LOF) is the "natural" disadvantage a foreign company has compared to local competitors on a local market. The LOF arises from the unfamiliarity, relational, and discriminatory hazards that foreign firms face over and above those faced by local firms in the host...
Reasons for attending college
Essay - 1 pages - Educational studies
Intentions and the nature thereof may define a person. Each human being has a different set of goals and reason for action. Whenever education is mentioned, one assumes the individual has the most honest intentions. However, each person's reason for pursuing an education is different. Multiple...
Fostering sustainable global growth through green finance
Dissertation - 5 pages - Finance
The ideas and goals of the United Nations (UN) in the areas of environment and development are at the origin of environmentally friendly finance, or green finance. In 1992, 178 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to discuss environmental and development issues for the 21st century....
Entry mode decisions, internationalization and global marketing - The case of French Cakes
Case study - 5 pages - International marketing
When companies enter foreign markets, they make decisions about what kind of marketing and organizational setup to choose - these are called entry modes decision. The process of internationalization begins with the choice of foreign markets in which the company hopes to enter. In addition to...
Renault's strategy
Case study - 4 pages - Automotive marketing
Renault has developed around a major axis that is fully reflected in its strategy, optimizing production costs through powerful economies of scale. This has been accentuated by its alliance strategy, particularly with the Nissan group and Mitsubishi, which are increasing production volumes. One...
Organizational and Industry Analysis Report
Case study - 12 pages - Educational studies
Over the years, the global enterprise has witnessed remarkable expansion owing to the global presence of support elements essential for increasing investment capacity. Distinctively, as most organizations restructure their operations to fit into the now interconnected global village,...
Is it true that entrepreneurs should always regard venture capitalists as the enemy?
Essay - 4 pages - Finance
When it comes to Finance, Economics, Business or a similar domain, we often, in one way or another, see the intervention of concepts such as Entrepreneurship and Capital venture. These are two concepts that meet at a certain level when doing business. In fact, before defining the concepts, it is...
