Essays on Microeconomics

All through the phase of airline regulation, the government set airline faires and regulated an air carrier’s entry into and exit from particular markets. Assuming that the incumbent airlines made economic profits while they were regulated, what impact, if any, did the government’s regulation of …

There are two reasons why income would affect demand. First, an expansion of the economy and an increase in income cause the wealth to increase, pushing the people to want to hold more goods as a store of value. Second, people will use these goods …

Describe how the current market conditions will affect the planning or operating decisions involving the product. Market Structure The market structure in this instance could fall into one of two types, oligopoly or monopoly (McConnell, Bruce, & Flynn, 2009). The rationale behind oligopoly is that …

30. 11. 2012 Key learnings from Micro Economics module It was a very informative session and an eye opener. I was under the impression that economics only deals with fiscal and monetary policies. This was my first acquaintance with micro economics and it opened up …

Interest rates and exchange rates have an impact on consumer spending and can affect the profitability of the firm. There are many economic indicators which determine the environment of the business. This include;- effects of affluence, depression, inflation, shortages of product in the market, effects …

Micro data—that is, data on individual businesses that underlie key economic indicators—allow us to go behind published statistics and ask how IT affects businesses’ economic performance. Years ago, analyses indicated a positive relationship between IT and productivity, even when official aggregate statistics still pointed towards …

Definition of oligopoly Oligopoly market structure is a market with few seller but large in size and their produce branded product whereby advertising is a very crucial element within the oligopoly market. Thus in the oligopoly market structure the competition between a firm with another …

In this final module, we are studying the final 4p, price. In my analyzation of Kitchen Collection, I have gathered much information about their price strategy and price effectiveness compared to their competitors. Kitchen Collection opened in November 2005 in the Indiana Mall. The addition …

The report discusses the relevance of adopting the marketing audit and the key external factors affecting the organisation of my choice (Argos LTD) and the industry that it operates within. Using this information I shall analyse the correlation between the external factors and planning within …

The Five Forces Model determines the external competitive threats that act on the market environment of any particular industry. The model was developed by the American Management scholar Michael Porter and the model summarizes the extent to which the external forces acting on the industry …

While analyzing the demand for holding money, it is found that there are different motives behind such demands. It shows as to why the community demands the money balances and how the amount of money balances for different motives is determined. Many economists; however, argue …

It is the world’s most popular energy drink brand. The beverage was inspired by Mateschltz’s trip to Thailand where he discovered a local drink by the name Kratlng Daeng, and he decided to team with the Thal brand and distribute his version of the beverage …

Two topics required, to be selected by students: First one from the following list . Refining the target: cruises, tourists’ migrations studies for one or several countries. . Strategy for internationalisation processes by means of airlines, airports and hubs. . Stock and shares consolidation in …

One of the foremost advantages of Wal-Mart is due to its management’s keen understanding of substitutes. In a market that has quick changing needs, Wal-Mart has constantly been threatened by the collective substitutes such as grocers, drug stores and other retail stores. The presence of …

CONSUMER PREFERENCE AND SATISFACTION TOWARDS VARIOUS CELLPHONE SERVICE PROVIDES CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION CONSUMER A consumer is an individual who purchase or has the capacity to purchase goods and services offered for sale by marketing institutions in order to satisfy personal or household needs,wants or desires. According to …

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 …

Customers are motivated to buy clothing and shoes from Tammy because of its recognition which can promote the brand to the public, it could be seen as a ‘status symbol’ to influence others to purchase. This could be applied to the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs …

Contestable 39′ Shreenaeconomics Is the airline market contestable? Definition Of contestability – when there are none or low barriers to entry for incumbent firms Where they Will be forced to keep prices competitive and profits low in the long term. Otherwise this Will encourage Other …

The models are based on the average cost approach to price setting but differ slightly In detail. The paper Initially examines the models from an analytical point of view. The paper then describes a simulation model used to evaluate the effect of both decision approaches …

Porter’s fourth force is bargaining power of buyers. Buyers are known to have high bargaining power over firms when they are very sensitive towards prices and this is the case here with Fly Emirates and other airlines in general. Buyers have too many choices to …

Some of the outcomes described within the notes of Symantec Corporation’s financial statements incorporated the following to date: GAAP net loss for the third quarter was $6.81 billion compared with net income of $132 million for the same quarter last year. GAAP diluted loss per …

The event provides a platform for MENA startups to showcase their business to a global audience as HAW 2016 hosts the fifth edition of the organized by the Harvard Business School MENA club and the Harvard Arab Alumni Association. Ten pre-selected early-stage startups will get …

Ad-comm Group “Whitebook”: Cross-marketing Platform for Luxury Brands in Japan 1. What is a Whitebook? What role(s) does it play in the Marketing strategy of Ad-comm’s client companies? Answers 15 lines maximum. Whitebook is a cross marketing platform, a magazine that is published in Japan …

The main objective of a private firm is to maximize profits and without the control over costs, they try to sell at higher prices. This is true if the operating industry has an inelastic demand schedule as a price rise brings in higher revenue. The …

Transportation and Logistics Goals Amanda Contreras November 16, 2012 640 The central goal of my company is to keep retail prices low. Working with suppliers to ensure their prices are constantly low, but also means price changes are kept to a minimum. Aiming to become …

Goodyear should maintain their three current distribution outlets of small independent dealers, manufacturer-owned outlets, and franchised dealers while expanding distribution to target more specific types of consumers and geographic regions for their Aquatred launch. The current distribution channels for Goodyear projects have been successful; therefore, …

Understanding how market equilibrium is maintained is essential for business managers. As a manager, it is important to consider how economic principles, and specifically supply and demand, as a part of everyday business decisions. This paper will describe the economic principles concepts of supply, demand, …

P&G is a huge company and a global manufacturer of prominent products in the market. The company develops products for all segments of consumers needs. P&G distributes products around the globe for the consumers’ beauty, food, home, and health care segments. The company became known …

I believe that times change and as they, change rules and regulations must adapt to the times. Therefore, the treatment of the different industries must represent the different industries as they grow. I do not think the Telephone and Broadcast should never have or ever …

As a consumer-focused company, It’s Popcorn Time! (IPT) will be joining the ranks of such organizations as Nike, Diageo/Guinness (a liquor distributor), AAA, and Ford Motor Company. What this means is simply that IPT will go forward with marketing strategies that are designed to serve …