Essays on Microeconomics

Economics of Consumption Tax on Unhealthy Goods. Introduction: Unhealthy consumption prevails in the fields of nutrition, energy and transport. Taxing is one a solution to provide a healthier living. With globalization, qualities of goods do fail to meet the international standards. International movements of goods …

When we talk about boosting up sales of any product, it has to be assessed with its marketing techniques and price evaluation. To enhance our sales results for our multimedia LCD televisions, we have to bog ourselves down to the earlier said facets. The thing …

The article entitled ‘Mitsubishi cuts prices’ was written by Peter Roberts, and was found in The Australian Financial Review website, dated April 28, 2006 (which can be accessed at www.afr.com). The marketing concept used in the article is that of the pricing-cutting employed by Mitsubishi …

Situation A She recognizes the high costs of tuition and the years of study involved in becoming a doctor. She wants to evaluate if that career choice is an optimal session for her, so she has asked you for advice. Having read the piece “Fewer …

            The main objective of any organization or business entity is to minimize on costs and maximize profits.  Profits in an organization depend on the volume of products sold at the market place given forces of demand and supply. Products in an organization are sold …

Organizations devise marketing strategy to make best possible use of its limited resources in order to satisfy its clientele and earn profits. Market segmentation and target marketing concepts are of great importance in devising marketing strategy. These form the crux of marketing and branding since …

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 …

Growth Through Going Global The traditional theory of the firm is based on the short-run profit maximization. Many actions of firms may be seen to conflict with this aim and yet could be consistent with the aim of long-run profit maximization. For example, policies to …

Question 1 Luxury goods industry based on high quality goods with high price along with brand recognitions, as customers need to feel good about spending their money. The industry includes drinks, fashion, cosmetics, fragrances, watches, jewelry, luggage, handbags. Question 2 The competition in this industry …

I contacted a consultant for Mansell Ltd. and a great deal of information was gathered and analyzed. The following advice would be given for ways of improving their purchasing and supply organization. Currently, Mansell Ltd. Operates from six sites and has a central purchasing and …

An oligopoly is an economic condition in which only a few firms hold strategic control over the market for particular goods and/or services. The increased concentration of strategic control among the participants of an oligopolistic market is derived directly from the reduced number of competitors …

Market segmentation is a technique where people share products of different people and organizations which have one or more characteristics which develop their needs and services. A true market segment requires perfection in many areas, it is different in terms of packaging and advertising from …

Analysis The definition of consumer durables and nondurables Consumer durables involve many kinds of products that is purchased by consumers, it is manufactured for long-term use. Such as: car, furniture and so on. But consumer nondurables are opposite. It is expendable goods purchases by consumers …

1. Stimulus generalization transfer a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus. The benefit of stimulus generalization outweighs the disadvantage in strategic marketing. In the market today buyers consider perceptions, needs, product loyalty, age and income when purchasing a product. Stimulus generalization allows …

This paper will compare the two kinds of markets: Business-to-Consumer and Business-to-Business with respect to their sites and how these markets use their sites as e-Business to deal with the different kinds of marketing approaches. Finally, the paper will give an understanding of whether it …

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 …

The purpose of this study is to justify the rationale of the additive product by using the Kraljic’s portfolio matrix method. It also has the aim to illustrate the supply chain of the additives business and show its relationships to the users by showing it …

Sub-Saharan Africa is the part of the world most terribly influenced by AIDS.  By the end of 2004 it was estimated that twenty-six million inhabitants in Sub-Saharan Africa were suffering from AIDS. Approximately seven to eight per cent of the grown population is affected, with …

Chapter 9 solutions Denominator-level problem Budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead costs rates: Budgeted Fixed Denominator Manufacturing Budgeted $4, 560, 0003, 600 $ 1, 266. 67. Practical4,560,0002,4001,900. 00. Normal4,560,0001,2003,800. 00 Master-budget4,560,0001,4403,166. 67. The rates are different because of varying denominator-level concepts. Theoretical and practical capacity levels are …

Choosing the instrument The instrument may be: Command and control: The rule will command the polluter to produce up to a certain level (to reduce emissions) , using technological and environmental rules. Ђ Economic instrument (Market based): Will be incentives to abate pollution and disincentives …

Many economies will encourage exports of specific products. This is because they want to maximize their foreign exchange earnings. For them to achieve this objective, they may use export subsidies. Export subsidies are those payments that the government makes in promoting export of locally produced …

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 …

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable assistance and support from our company’s entire stakeholder they include various investors, proprietors, clients, and the government. Our company (The Shop Body) has done pretty well this year having had an increase of profits; …

Analyzing Supply of Demand Simulation ECO/365 January 31, 2010 Analyzing Supply of Demand Simulation Supply and demand is a significant element of business procedures thus this paper will evaluate how supply and demand affects a business via a simulation provided by the University of Phoenix. …

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 …

The Production Concept The production concept holds that consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable, and that management should therefore focus on improving production and distribution efficiency. This concept is one of the oldest philosophies that guide sellers. The production concept is …

Build-a-Bear atelier, Inc. is the foremost and the solitary international company catering “makes your own stuffed animal”, It is a bilateral market of entertainment. It was founded in the year 1996 by Mr. Maxine Clark. Build a bear administered 351 company owned retail stores in …

Time scale for entry, training and budgeting considerations A time scale for entry is suitable for the company to make prior arrangements of getting things started in china. The time scale for entry will depend on the commitment by the company and its intended objectives. …

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 …

Aldous Huxley was a writer of several novels, including the most famous Brave New World. He was born on 1894 and died on 1963. His interest includes politics, philosophy, parapsychology, psychology and mysticism. He was known to have close relationship to several people who have …