Essays on Microeconomics

Discuss how the government can use discretionary fiscal policy and automatic stabilizers to stabilize fluctuations in real GAP. What tools does the government have at its discretion to stabilize the economy? Suppose the government decides to decrease income taxes. Show in a diagram and explain …

Apples Newton Abstract             Apple Newton started out as an idea, by two college dropouts, but has now grown to be one of the leading firms, in the computer industry, worldwide.  This has been attributed to products that satisfy the needs of the market.  However, …

Quasar monopolized the market with the creation of an all-optical imputer known as Neutron. Patents promote innovation for inventors, which allow exclusive rights to do business for a specific duration (McConnell, Bruce, & Flynn 2009). A patent for this new technology allowed Quasar to experience …

The term outsourcing is frequently used to describe a movement away from vertical integration – moving an activity outside the firm that formally was done within the firm. The term outsourcing also is used to describe an ongoing arrangement where a firm obtains a part …

In recent era, many people are doing their jobs far away from their homes so, they will prefer a medium which help them to reach out there rather driving their own vehicles because it might be costly for some people whose income is not that …

Nicholas Benyola Professor Mansourian Econ 201- 25 17 May 2012 Microeconomics Research Paper Minimum Wage In the United States, minimum wage has remained at a low number for several years. Minimum wage is defined as the lowest possible income that an employer can legally pay …

Economic Analysis of Anthem and Kaiser Permanente Abstract This paper is an economic analysis of healthcare providers Anthem and Kaiser Permanente. Included will be information on competition, pricing and the effects of elasticity of demand has on both companies. Introduction One of the major concerns …

The price of the flavored milk would be relatively more than the normal organic milk. The packaging would be more attractive and eye catching. Flavored organic milk can also be sold to children and teenagers, thus the promotion should also include them. People can be …

Air carriers compete through cost leadership, differentiation and horizontal integration. Adoption of deregulation policies around the world led to opportunities for entry of new players. However, since existing large air carriers have decades of first mover advantage, the air transportation industry became segmented into two …

Knowledge Check Week 1The material presented below is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all you need to know in the content area. Rather it is a starting point for building your knowledge and skills. Additional study materials are recommended in each area …

A strong brand offers many advantages for marketers including: Brands provide multiple sensory stimuli to enhance customer recognition. For example, a brand can be visually recognizable from its packaging, logo, shape, etc. It can also be recognizable via sound, such as hearing the name on …

1 Final Exam (VERSION 1): Econ 101 • Please write your name at the top of every page of this mideterm • Please write your name, TA’s name, and the time of your discussion section here Your Name: TA’s Name: Discussion Time: • The exam …

Microeconomic A command economy is also known as planned economic an economy in which central government planning either directly and indirectly sets output targets ,incomes and prices. In command economic,the centralized government decides on production and distribution of resources. A command economy limits the personal …

Every so called growth industry as a “self-deceiving cycle of bountiful expansion and undetected decay”. The four conditions which make up this cycle are reasons companies should continue to invest in product innovation and development. The population myth is a belief that as more consumers …

Category Management is the concept under retail management where in it is described as being the tool for managing the operations of the retail formats. Category management is considered to be an organizational approach under which the management of the retail establishment is broken and …

The oligopoly market structure is of the form that is dominated by a small number of sellers yet an enormous purchasing population. Due to an existence of this nature, each oligopolist is aware of the actions and strategies employed by his competitors. This is particularly …

The chapter starts by examining the basic concept of a product including its physical features and its image features. Once the product is put into standardize or adapted to local conditions. An international marketer needs to determine what the market offering should be in the …

With the current high competition being witnessed in all industries, companies are increasingly being faced with new challenges to come up with new marketing strategies that can ensure that they retain or even increase their market share. (more…)

This paper will analyse the current stock performance of Barnes and Noble Bookstores which are based in New York. The company, which started more than a century ago started out as a printing press and turned out to be one of the largest bookstores in …

FDI will lead to job losses. Small retailers and other small ‘Kirana store owners’ will suffer a large loss. Giant retailers and Supermarkets like Walmart, Carrefour, etc. will displace small retailers. Supermarkets will establish their monopoly in the Indian market. Because of the supermarket’s fine-tuning, …

In the wake of current economic decline, organizations clearly understand the need for good customer relations. Consumers are paying strict attention to the quality, cost and availability of the products they desire. Moreover, consumers are watching the business practices of the organizations that provide them …

Without customers, it’s impossible to build a successful SaaS business. And, when you’re first getting your business up and running, you might be inclined to get new customers by any means possible. In the long run, however, this can make your acquisition costs unpredictable and, more often …

Reasons for the Increase in Housing Profits in India 3y josalonso The recent global economic recession has generated many problems worldwide, such as increased unemployment, lack of consumer confidence and reductions in salaries and wages. in India, Delhi and Mumbai are among nine cities which …

Market power allows firms to increase economic profit through strategic tactics such as erecting barriers to entry, reducing rivalry, limiting substitutes, and reducing the power of buyers and suppliers (Brickley, Smith, & Zimmerman, 2009). Furthermore, market power is defined as “a company’s ability to manipulate …

Module Study Guide Taylor’s University Undergraduate Business Programs BUS2304 Principles of Marketing August Semester 2012 BUS2304 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Page 1 TUTORIAL 1: INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING CLASS ACTIVITIES: ? ? ? Module Information Booklet will be discussed and explained in detail Form Groups Tutorial exercises …

Porter argues that if a firm is to attain competitive advantage; it must choose between the types of competitive advantage it seeks, discuss using an industrial example? An industry can be defined as a group of companies offering products that are closely substituting for each …

Housing has a great impact on the quality of life of people. Be adequately housed, and life in a friendly ambiance is indispensable to wellness. The lodging market besides has an of import consequence on the economic system. An unequal lodging supply, or a malfunction …

Yet while these measures have been presented in an attempt to regulate the new medium, the experience of their strengths and weak¬nesses in other areas of media regulation has commonly been ignored. Given the characteristics of MMORPGs as a modality of cultural trans¬mission together with …

This report consists of two sections. It starts defining market ideas and structures then proceeds with assignment task and analyses marketing strategies being used by Sensodyne, a very well positioned brand globally in health care market. Definition of marketing In a very simple way, marketing …

Today, the B2B eCommerce websites in India are undergoing a massive transformation. From being non-existent and unknown to forging listing based websites to finally enabling full-fledged transactions for the members, they have faced it all and yet the journey for B2B eCommerce websites has just started. …