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private sector savings are often low in developing (especially low-income) countries, fiscal policy can play a central role in mobilizing resources by raising…

In the past two decades in UK, the types of drinks have been developing constantly, from hot to cold, from solid to liquid, even including Smoothies drinks. In 2009, Smoothies the share of market was 437 million pounds, although juice which output is almost 4.3 billion still plays a major role in drinks market. However, from 2009 to 2013，the annual average consumption growth of Smoothies was 23.1% far more than 9.1% in juice marketing. Innocent Drinks as the company just established at last 20…

In this paper, I will compare and contrast the attitudes of American people in response to Robbins’ on approach to political and social behavior of American “lawn people” and Moran’s approach to consumerism. First, I would like to point out that Robbins takes a thought-provoking approach in analyzing how laws can take a deeper meaning in our lives. For example, in chapter 1, Robbins describes the overwhelming feeling of his unkempt lawn that has led him to lay awake at night. To me, it’s amusing…

The purpose of this research is to figure out if indeed globalization is making any impact on the developing countries. In recent times, there has been much talk about globalization as to whether it is having any direct ramification on the livelihood of people in the developing world. There have been varied views on globalization. This research is to explore if developing countries are benefiting from the labor market as the result of globalization. To better help we understand what…

early investments in IT and telecommunications industry provided CEMEX the first-mover benefit. CEMEX clearly had the competitive advantage, which was evident with their industry leading 37% EBITDA margin and highest average sales of $321 million per country they represented as detailed in Exhibit 2. Also, their average cost per ton was lower than the Holderbank. With technology edge, CEMEX was able to accomplish economies of scale in export friendly intangible business functions such as…

Free trade is the unrestricted import and export of goods between countries without the fear of government intervention such as tariffs, duties or quotas. The notion of a free trade system encompassing several sovereign states originated in a draft form in 16th century Spain. An American jurist named Arthur Nussbaum noted that Spanish theologian Francisco de Vitoria was “the first to set forth the notions (though not the terms) of freedom of commerce and freedom of the seas.” However it was two…

Due to the natural disasters that have occurred during the last decade, the concern for the natural environment has spawned the so-called green movement. As consumers started to seek for eco-friendly products, the retailers had to respond to this trend by developing recyclable or biodegradable packaging, recycled materials and components, better pollution controls, and more energy efficient operations (Armstrong et al., 2009) For example, McDonalds company has warmed to "greener" practices,…

to be increasing and gap widening. This lends itself to putting countries at an economic advantage or disadvantage, leading to many flow-on effects. Poorer nations such as India, Africa, and southern parts of Asia have been in large, unable to invest in the internationally growing technologies, which would allow their nation to have and maintain Internet access, due to the initial start up investment necessary (Reference). A country not having Internet access in today’s digital age leads to a…

Throughout American History many innovations have occurred that have changed the ways of the lives of the people thru time. Most, if not all, of these occurrences have been rough aggression, like the Manifest Destiny. The Manifest Destiny was an aggressive imperialism because of removal of inhabitants, and the expansion of territory. Though some of the instances were less aggressive than others, the Manifest Destiny was overall aggressive. The removal of the inhabitants of the territories taken…

“It is a fixed American belief that people who work hard, make good choices, and do right by their families can buy themselves permanent membership in the middle class.” The middle class Americans all know too well is an essential part of the famous American dream. The ability for any American regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status can pursue the ascension of the economic ladder and make a larger impact on society than just themselves. Now, the baby boomers reminisce on days where…