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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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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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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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Alternative Economic Welfare Indicators, 2008.
Looks at the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW) and the Genuine Progress Indictor (GPI) as alternative indicators of economic welfare.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper points out that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not capture the realistic status of economic welfare because it is mainly based on monetary-related factors. The author relates that the alternative economic welfare indicators, the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW) and the Genuine Progress Indictor (GPI), are interested in the actual utility of the production for improving the quality of life. Thus, these alternative indicators attempt to include non-market goods and services, which yield utility to consumers, and exclude production in dollar terms, which yield no utility or even create negative utility.
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"By examining the five basic categories that are included in both indicators, we can see that GDP is more monetary-related based, while the alternative indicators are based on social welfare-related factors. While GDP is based on production, ISEW and GPI are more consumption based because they are thought to be more closely linked to human welfare. Thus, consumption is adjusted up or down to reflect relative changes in income equality or inequality over time."
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Economic Behavior, 2002.
This paper examines the changes in economic behavior since WWII.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 178.95
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This report (including six-pages of graphs) examines the contention that the population born after World War II is characterized economically by conspicuous consumption, escalated credit card use and neglect of saving for the future. By examining indices of the population's economic behavior, the paper concludes that the contention is an unwarranted generalization.
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Population Control Trends in Asia, 2007.
An analysis of population controls trends in Asia and some programs that have been designed to address the need for population control in that region.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the reasons that population controls in Asia are necessary and highlights some programs that have been designed to address the need. The paper also presents several case studies that show both successes and failures in the region's attempts at population control. Finally, the paper determines the overall population control trends to date and suggests future efforts that can build upon work that has already been done.
Table of Contents:
Needs for Population Control
Attempts as Birth Control
China and India
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh
Conclusions
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"The amazing economic development in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore over the past fifty years has been accompanied by an intense interest on the part of governments in those nations in fertility issues. The nations experienced rapid population growth for much of the last century, but as much of that growth was driven by rapidly improved medical care and other aspects of development that worked to prolong life. The governments therefore implemented education policies designed to encourage people to wait until later in life to marry and to have fewer children. Such family planning worked to slow the fertility rates so that the population growths were slowed and eventually leveled. In other nations such as Vietnam and Laos, where economic development and education did not go hand in hand as expansively and rapidly, the population growth rates seem to have taken longer. This suggests that economic development can work to increase population, but that the growth can be curbed if it is coupled with social and education development, so that modernization is treated as a comprehensive program (Jones)."
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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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