An Economic Explanation for the Closure of Levi Strauss Factories
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In 2003 Levi Strauss closed down the last of the North American factories. This 4 page paper explains how this decision was made and the economic basis of that decision making use of the law of diminishing marginal productivity. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TElevidm.rtf

An Empirical Testing of Efficient Market Hypothesis and Weak Form of Efficiency of Mumbai Stock Exchange (BSE), India
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This 6 page paper puts forward the hypothesis that the stock price performance on the Mumbai Stock Exchange is explained by the weak form of Efficient Market Hypothesis (EHM). The writer sets out to do this with a two stage process. Initially the random walk theory is eliminated with information from the Bombay Stock Exchange National Index (BSENI), and then the weak form of EMH is proven with analysis of performance that can only be proven with the use of historical data. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEinfemh.rtf

An Evaluation of Kenya's Economic Growth as Compared with Tanzania's
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the economic growth of Kenya and Tanzania as told by Lofchie. Agricultural factors and governmental control are each evaluated as factors. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA220Ken.rtf

An Example in Regression Analysis
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This 5 page paper uses the monthly share price of the Ford Motor company and the new car retail sales in the United States to demonstrate how regression analysis may be conducted in order to ascertain if there is a correlation between two sets of data. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEregana.rtf

An Explanation for the 2001 Recession
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This 11 page paper looks at various theories for the recession. There is some focus on consumer confidence and the fact that businesses have been spending less. Global factors are examined as well. Information from the 1990s on is discussed in an effort to determine causation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA317rec.rtf

An Increased Minimum Wage Promotes Growth
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An 8 page, argumentative paper in which the writer presents sound economic reasons for the minimum wage to be raised. Statistical and historic analysis are provided and counter-arguments are refuted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Miniwage.wps

An Industry analysis of Frito-Lay:
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15 pages in length. The Frito-Lay Company, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., has become the leading supplier of the nation's snack foods. This interesting company has seen vigorous growth throughout it's history, but has not been without its industry slumps, either. This paper presents an in-depth look at the industry background and sales trends for Frito-Lay. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAfrlay.rtf

Analysis of 'The Goal', by Eliyahu Goldratt:
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This 8 page paper provides a detailed analysis of chapters 29-40 of this book about factory management. This paper presents a thorough analysis of the major themes and ideologies presented in this book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSGoal.rtf

Analysis of the Automobile Industry
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11 pages. This paper will be helpful to the student in researching the focus of the automobile industry, specifically that of AB Volvo. The future focus of the automobile industry as well as how the industry compares when considering Michael Porter's Five Forces of Competition analysis. The threat of new entrants, rivalry among existing competitors, and threat of substitute products will be discussed, as well as the bargaining power available to buyers and suppliers. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAvolvo.wps

Analysis of the Ready-to-Drink Fruit Drink Industry
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8 pages in length. The Ready-to-drink fruit drink industry has become almost as big a marketing competition as have the so-called cola wars. This paper describes the RTD industry and its growth and marketing techniques, and compares it to that of the cola wars. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAfnrtd.wps

Antitrust Laws and Applicability to Microsoft
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A 9 page paper discussing the theory and history of antitrust laws and monopoly designation, and the reasons that theory and reality rarely meet on common ground. The Justice Department has found Microsoft to practice predatory pricing based on the fact that it gives away its products for free; Microsoft's competitors want the government to force Microsoft to compete on price, as they do. The paper looks at Standard Oil, Ford Motor Company in the 1920s and RCA. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSantitrust.rtf

Article Review: Market Power Vs Perfect Competition
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A 3 page paper. Two forms of industry structure are described: perfect competition and market power. These are then applied to an article about oil prices. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGoil4.wps