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Current Economic Indicators, 2002.
This paper discusses the economic indicators that are used to measure the economy.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper defines economic indicators, which determine whether the economy is in an inflationary or a deflationary cycle. These factors assist economists in make their predictions and government officials in determining economic policy. The uses of various models also are discussed.
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"Economic indicators are used to measure the financial health of the economy. There are many methods and tools for measuring the economy and every economist has his favorite method. The health of the economy is measured by tracking certain indicators. Different economists use these indicators in various combinations. Some economists place more or less weight on different ones in making their predictions about which direction the economy will go. It is important to note the differences in measurement when assessing the opinions of popular economists of today."
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Population Indicators And Economic Indicators, 2004.
Explores links between population indicators and economic indicators.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses population indicators and economic indicators for Japan and Sub Saharan Africa and looks at the links between these two types of indicators. The analysis indicates that population growth and economic growth are positively linked, although other factors may also be involved.
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"This research examines links between population indicators and economic indicators through a comparison of data for Japan and Sub-Saharan Africa. The data for this analysis were obtained from the World Development Indicators Web Site of the World Bank. The Data were obtained for Japan and for Sub Saharan Africa for two population indicators and two economic indicators."
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Economic Indicators, 2004.
A statistical study on economic indicators and economic forecasts.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews certain economic indicators and forecasts them 18 months into the future. The economic indicators include personal income, number of new jobs created and business productivity.
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"This is a statistical study of certain economic indicators. Based on the premise that the performance of these past economic indicators is a good predictor of their future behavior, each of the charts provided below was constructed based on historical data found at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The forecasted information was done using linear regression analysis, which is one of the features or functions of Microsoft Excel. In general, the goal of linear regression is to find the line that best predicts Y point..."
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Economic Indicators, 2007.
An overview of the use of economic indicators in advertising.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how an economic indicator is any economic statistic or factor, which indicates how well the economy is doing and is going to do in the future. It provides an overview of economic indicators in general. It focuses on how the advertising industry as a whole depends on how clients view a particular company and how it makes sure to pick the very best product to market.
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"Many political and regulatory laws have been set in place to serve as guidelines on ho advertisers are to be allowed to operate (Durkin and Norewill 2003). The government enforces types of laws, which either limit or remove the types of advertising or products, which can be seen in marketing channels. The government can also regulate advertisements itself. The Federal Trade Commission, for example, has outlawed false or misleading advertising. Tax regulations are also a key component of advertisers' revenues and the American Association of Advertising Agencies has been countering the efforts of several States, which are attempting to tax advertising expenditures. "
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Economic Indicators, 2005.
A look at the use of housing starts and interest rates as economic indicators.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper addresses two of the most relied upon economic indicators, housing starts and interest rates, and the two are generally seen as related. It looks at how high interest rates mitigate against capital outlay for housing starts or major purchases, for instance and how an economic indicator is any variable that gives an indication of the direction of the economy.
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"Two of the most relied upon economic indicators are housing starts and interest rates, and the two are generally seen as related. High interest rates mitigate against capital outlay for housing starts or major purchases, for instance. An economic indicator is any variable that gives an indication of the direction of the economy. Housing is perceived as more affordable when there is a relatively low rate of interest for home mortgage loans, and the lower interest rates in general that have been adopted by the Federal Reserve to spur the formerly sluggish American economy after the recession of 2001 into its currently more robust state (Isidore, 2005). The lower the rate of interest, the more incentive there is for the consumer to borrow money to purchase a house."
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Macro-Economic Indicators, 2006.
This paper discusses macro-economic indicators as they relate to the economic system as a whole.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the macro-economic changes in the USA and global economy were rather misleading in the 2005 and the reaction of some fundamentals on shifts in other variables was not typical and thus could not always be foreseen or predicted by the analysts. The author points out that one of the methods used to prevent the development of inflation is the manipulation of the official government interest rate or the Federal Reserve discount rate. The paper concludes that there are inflationary expectations in the economy; therefore, households try to consume in order not to lose the value of their cash.
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"Inflation is also a very important measure of economic development and as mentioned above, high inflationary pressure on the economy has overall negative impact. CPI changes or the changes of consumer price index, in the beginning of 2006 compared to 2005 tendency are 3.9%. This rate was only 2.95% in fiscal year 2004, or comparing CPI at the beginning of 2005 with its rate at the beginning of 2004. The inflation in the 2003 fiscal year was even lower and at the rate of 1.97%, while it was 2.58% in 2002."
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Brazil, Socio-Economic Indicators and Developments, 2002.
Presents a detailed statistical analysis of the Brazilian economy (1999) and its development over the last 30 years.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses Brazil's economic statistics (GNP, GDP, etc.) over the past 30 years as well as socio-economic indicators, focusing on the high level of inequality in Brazil. It includes detailed statistical charts.
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Key Economic Indicators, 2005.
Analyzes the key indicators used for measuring the health of the economy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper evaluates six economic measures (NASDAQ 100, Standard and Poor's 500, Dow Jones Industrial Index, Consumer Price Index, GDP, unemployment rate). Graphs of historic economic performance are included with the paper.
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"The NASDAQ is an index of companies traded on the NASDAQ exchange that are considered representative of the exchange as a whole, including domestic and international companies. The following chart illustrates recent performance of the NASDAQ. The Standard Poor (SP) is a composite index compiled by a private company that tracks stocks from both the New York Stock Exchange as well as the NASDAQ. The historical performance of the SP is illustrated below..."
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The Current Economic Situation, 2002.
This paper discusses the current U.S. economic situation that defies customary, conventional suppositions of recession and boom.
625 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 22.95
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The paper states that at the core of economics is the study of human behavior in producing, distributing and consuming material goods and services in a world of scarce resources. The author feels that the United States must face the current economic situation with an eye to the scarcity of resources it possesses and the fact that no decision occurs without a component cost. The author underscores the fact that current common economic indicators, which do not perfectly obey the textbook definition of stasis, boom or recession, only exacerbates the sense of indecision around how to manage this current situation.
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"The United States is currently in the grips of an economic situation that defies customary, conventional suppositions of recession and boom. The stock market is on shaky ground, having weathered one of the most crushing crashes over the past two years in recent memory, as well as a constant state of economic uncertainty in its technological sector. The market swings up for several weeks then back down again. Consumer confidence is down, even though the unemployment rate is above recession levels. Retirement funds are in jeopardy, yet the economy itself does not seem to be contracting. The United States government is facing a budgetary crisis, yet it also must budget for war. It wishes to lower income taxes to stimulate the economy, yet not face an overwhelming deficit."
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Economic Forecasting, 2005.
Examines how various agencies use economic indicators to provide forecasts.
2,858 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The economic health of the United States is measured by a variety of institutions that assign value to a number of indicators in an effort to judge and predict future activity. The paper explains that the U.S. Administration, the Mortgage Banker's Association and the Congressional Budget Office all compile data to project macroeconomic concepts such as real GDP, inflation rate, unemployment, 10-year T-notes, and 30 year fixed mortgage rates. The paper shows that economists and other professional forecasters use a number of techniques to make projections for the economy and the labor market, including reliance on equations and regressions using the relevant variables to help them forecast the future.
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"The forecasters see little reason to change their projections for inflation or unemployment. Measured by the fourth-quarter over fourth-quarter rate of change in the consumer price index, inflation is expected to average 2.3 percent in 2005, up just a bit from the previous estimate of 2.2 percent, and hold steady at 2.3 percent in 2006. Year-over-year growth in the GDP price index will average 2.0 percent in 2005, and rise to 2.1 percent next year. The forecasters see the unemployment rate averaging 5.2 percent this year, just a bit below their previous estimate of 5.3 percent, and falling in 2006, to an annual average of 5.0 percent."
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Economic Development in Honduras, 2005.
An analysis of economic development in Honduras from 1820 to present.
1,818 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper provides an overview of the Republic of Honduras, an assessment of the contemporary constraints to its economic development and an analysis of current economic indicators. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Contemporary Constraints to Economic Development
Economic Indicators in Honduras Today
Conclusion
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"During its colonial period, Honduras was a province of the Captaincy General of Guatemala, which itself was under the administration of Mexican authorities. Civil wars during the 1820s and 1830s aggravated the collapse, but these problems did not disappear when the country achieved its independence. In fact, "the new nation was born in debt" (Euraque 4). For example, in 1821, the Honduran treasury acknowledged outstanding debts totaling over four million pesos, an amount that subsequently increased to about five million after independence from Mexico. According to Euraque, more loans were quickly assumed by Honduras and in 1825, Central American federal governments contracted for additional loans in British financial markets. "By 1826 the first loan succumbed to a British stock market collapse, and the Central American government was saddled with debts largely for expenses, commissions, government salaries, and cash advances" (Euraque 4). The collapsing regional economies and civil wars did not help in obtaining resources to could pay off the debts that had accumulated during the 1860s, almost three decades after Honduras had separated from the Central American Federation (Euraque 1996)."
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Links with Population Indicators, 2004.
This paper discusses links between population indicators and economic, social, political and environmental processes.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This research examines links between population indicators and social economic political and environmental processes. Data relevant to the Peoples Republic of China and the United States of America provide the basis for the examination of these links.
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Airline Economics, 2005.
A discussion of how the airline industry impacts major economic indicators.
1,748 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This report looks at how economic indicators like the Gross Domestic Product, inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, unemployment, capacity utilization, personal income and the actions of the Federal Reserve can be used to observe the true nature of the airline industry's economic woes.
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"There is a definite economic crisis coming out of the airline industry. Carriers like American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental continue to operate in the red as issues such as the price of fuel, terrorism and weak world economies continue to hamper the industry's attempts to move into the black. Each of these large United States based carriers have either filed or has considered filing for bankruptcy protection at one time or another in an attempt to rediscover solvency. Of course, many believe that the events surrounding September 11, 2001, where terrorists hijacked several American planes and used them as missiles, is the only reason for the airline industry's current financial predicament. However, throughout the past thirty years, the true dilemma the airline industry has faced can found in economic indicators that show the downturns should be attributed to other economic predictors such as inflation, the United States and world economies, globalization and the very obvious factor of stiff competition. Reduced fairs will never work if the industry faces escalating operating costs."
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Venezuela's Economic Recovery, 2002.
This paper discusses that Venezuela's economic recovery must go beyond oil and austerity.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses that, after a two-month long oil strike, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is assuring voters and foreign investors that the Venezuelan economy is on track to rebound but economic; but, geopolitical indicators point to a prolonged aftershock for Venezuela and the region. The author points out that the country's overdependence on oil has overexposed the economy to the high volatility in oil prices and the resultant "booms and busts" of the oil industry cycle. The paper reveals another problem: Chavez' s handling of the strike risks tarnishing Venezuela's reputation as one of the regions more stable democracies.
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"Venezuela is also in the midst of a difficult restructuring of its foreign debt, which totals $23 billion, leaving it less flexibility in the use of its reserves. President Chavez stated at the end of March that the country would be able meet its $2 billion in foreign debt obligations in 2003 and stave off any defaults. An important component of the foreign debt refinancing is the country's intention to issue a voluntary bond swap. A credit default would jeopardize the security exchange and could trigger further defaults."
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Mexico Economic Analysis, 2002.
An economic analysis of Mexico taking current political and social events into account.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explores Mexico?s demographics and key economic statistics and activities to assess this country?s current circumstances and to make predictions for its future prospects. The writer argues that while the recession is negatively impacting most countries, it?s more important to understand if they are prepared to emerge as stronger economies when the recovery takes place. It states that indicators such as infrastructure, resources, and trade policies hold the answer to this question.
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"In 2002, Mexico?s population totaled 103,400,165. At this time, the population growth rate was 1.47 percent and the birth rate was 22.36 births/1,000. The majority of Mexicans, 62.7 percent, are between the ages of 15-64 (male 17,310,230, female 16,630,935). Approximately 32.8% are 0-14 years old (male 31,552,877, female 33,246,668), and only 4.5% are 65 years and over (male 2,069,826, female 2,589,629). According to the U.S. Department of State, almost 70% of the population lives in urban areas in 2000. Because of the lack of job opportunities, many Mexicans have emigrated from rural areas such as the underdeveloped southern states and the crowded central plateau to either more industrialized urban centers or developing areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. Mexico City?s population is a huge problem, with more than 18 million residents, making it the largest concentration of population in the Western Hemisphere. Rural population density was estimated to be 98 people per square kilometer in 1997. "
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