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Timeshare: The Growth of an Industry, 2006.
Examines how the timeshare concept has grown and matured over the past four decades.
1,558 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The era of four decades of an industry plagued with images of overly aggressive sales people, high-pressured sales tactics, schemes and unforeseen bankruptcies resulting in the loss of investment is over. This paper shows that industry experts have seen an unprecedented turn around in public opinion and industry practices in response to a positive marketing campaign, industry regulations and the integration of major hotel company brand affiliations among its ranks. This coincides with a booming U.S. economy, which boasts tourism as the third largest retail sales industry in the nation. This paper shows how timeshare has finally matured from infancy to adolescence with promises of gaining fast ground in the $1.38 billion a day industry of tourism.
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"Estimating the value is based on how many years one plans to continue vacationing. A 40 year old person who reasonably expects to vacation for the next 30 years would divide the investment amount by 30 and arrive at a yearly average of $350. This figure becomes increasingly attractive when divided by 7 nights ($50.). Based on 4 individuals occupying the unit a daily rate per person of $12.50 is obtained. Since a timeshare is a one-time purchase, the price is frozen thereby eliminating future price increases and inflation."
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Economic Growth Models, 2004.
This paper discusses economic growth models, especially the Solow-Swan model and the New Growth Theory models.
2,940 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that the neoclassical growth model, also known as the Solow-Swan model, was considered the basis of any research on economic growth; however, the neoclassical model treated technological progress as an exogenous factor to the model, and this led to some puzzles that it could not answer. The author points out that the endogenous model that appeared in the 1980s stressed the importance of immaterial resources that had an impact on economic growth, resources such as human capital and R&D that improved technological progress and increased economic growth; the subsequent models that followed were included in the New Growth Theory trend and endogenized economic growth. The paper examines three cases of fiscal policy using government spending as growth determinants: increased government expenditures without raising taxes, tax reduction without reducing government expenditure, and increased government expenditure with constant taxes. Economic notation used.
Table of Contents
The Solow-Swan Neoclassical Growth Model
The New Growth Theory and Endogenous Models
Fiscal Policy and Government Spending as Growth Determinants
Literature Review
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"We should take a closer look at these statements starting from the Cobb-Douglas production function Y = AKaL1-a. The idea is to endogenize the exogenous factor A. In order to do so, let's frst write a Cobb-Douglas production function for each individual firm:
Yi = Ai Ki aLi 1-a. Concerned with the factor Ai, Arrows argued that this is represents knowledge and learning accumulated in the society throughout time with collective investments and is a common and free good to all firms. How is it accumulated? Arrow relates this accumulation to the aggregate capital in an economy by the function Ai = Gz,
where G signifies the capital accumulation, which will be used in a proportion equal to z by the firm. Following in the Cobb-Douglas individual production function, Yi = Gz Ki aLi 1-a. Note that in this equation, K, L and Y are individual firm-related, while G is economy wide, as we have agreed above. If we consider that at an aggregate level, G = K, then our equation becomes Y = K a+z L 1-a."
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Economic Growth, 2006.
An analysis of the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in the Czech Republic.
10,937 words (approx. 43.7 pages), 100 sources, APA, $ 216.95
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased rapidly over the past years, especially after the promotion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The aim of this paper is to examine whether there is a positive relationship between FDI and the economic growth in the Czech Republic, with special emphasis on technology and productivity spillovers. It focuses especially on two hypotheses, in the form of a case study. The first hypothesis is that technological and productivity spillover from FDI can lead to an increase in economic growth in the Czech Republic. The second hypothesis is that the Czech government can be an extra incentive for economic growth. Formulas show different solutions to different questions in economic growth. The paper discusses the Keynes' GDP model, the purchasing power parity (PPP), as well as Solow's total factor productivity (TFP) and multi factor productivity (MFP) and Cob-Douglas elastic growth equation, that includes technology development into the equation.
Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Economic Growth and FDI
Inflows to the Czech Republic
1.2 Introduction to Relevant Theoretic
And Empirical Studies
1.3 Research Aims and Objectives
1.4 Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 FDI vs. Economic Growth
2.1.1 Technology and Productivity Spill Over
Transfers through FDI
2.1.2 Employment Creation:
2.1.3 Capital
2.1.4 Export
2.2 Other Factors vs. Economic Growth
2.2.2 Government Expenditure
2.2.3 Population Size
2.2.4 Openness
2.3 Conclusion
2.3.1 Role of the Literature in the Dissertation
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research Methodology Method:
H.1.1) There Has Been Economic
Growth in the Czech Republic.
H.1.2) Technology and Productivity
Spillovers Apply To The Czech Republic.
3.2 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Data
4.1 Data Collection
4.2 Data Analysis Keynes
GDP Equation
World Bank PPP Equation
Solow TFP Equation
Solow MFP Equation
Cob-Douglas Equation
Chapter 5: Conclusion
5.1.1 The First Objective Is To Give A
General Understanding of FDI
And Economic Growth
5.1.2 Second Is To Discuss According To A
Case Study Spillovers of FDI into the Czech Market
5.1.3 Thirdly, How the Czech Government
Can Be an Extra Incentive for Economic Growth
5.2 Boundaries and Constraints
5.3 Need for Further Research is Recognized
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"Multinational companies (MNCs) find it profitable to invest abroad because they own specific assets, one of which is the multinational's access to better production technology. (Caves, 1996) The role of transaction costs in the development of MNCs is seen as very important by McManus. Transaction costs can arise when transferring goods and or services, which can be a lot of money that is not necessary. When a MNC invests in a foreign market it overcomes those costs. (McManus1987) The relation between income inequality in Local Domestic Companies (LDCs) and FDIs is seen as a generally positive by Tsai. (Tsai 1995)"
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Conditions of Economic Growth and the Asia-Pacific Region, 2002.
A study of the preconditions and policies required for economic growth and why some Asia-Pacific countries have failed to achieve sustainable long-term growth.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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A study into why certain Asia-Pacific countries such as Cambodia fail to reach long-term economic growth and an explanation of the conditions and policies needed in an economic climate to achieve this growth.
The paper covers the following topics:
Preconditions for faster economic growth
Policies for faster economic growth
Asia Pacific LDCs (Least Developed Countries) & Cambodia
The paper is filled with examples and recent statistics of countries including USA, Australia, Taiwan, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, and Asia-Pacific LDCs in general.
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"According to McTaggart et al, there are several pre-conditions for economic growth. One of which is the existence of an institutional framework that is crucial to the creation of incentives. This institutional framework included markets (supply and demand), property rights, facilities for monetary exchange, as well as simple and transparent regulatory systems (1999: 32.7). Market prices send signals to buys and sellers that create incentives to increase or decrease the quantities demanded and supplied. Markets also enable people to specialise and trade and to save and invest. Property rights are the social arrangements that govern the ownership, use and disposal of factors of production and goods and services (McTaggart et al, 1999:32.17). They include the rights to physical property, to financial property and to intellectual property. The existence of property rights and their enforcement by the law provide people with certainty in their business dealings and hence they help provide macroeconomic stability and a pre-condition for growth."
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Growth Stocks, 2007.
A comparison of growth stocks and dividend stocks and their growth.
1,292 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses growth stocks verses dividend stocks and looks at why the market trend is toward investing in dividend stocks. The paper also explains why there has recently been an increase in criticism of growth stocks. Additionally, the paper describes the logic behind the investment in growth stocks and their typical expected growth, as well as provides an explanation of dividend stocks.
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"There is some argument made that the emphasis on growth stocks and growth investing strategies over the last 20 years has been due to the increased emphasis on speculative trading spearheaded by various hedge funds. Hedge funds and similar minded investors seek growth stocks that will increase in value rapidly over the short term with the expectation that they will dump the stock as soon as a cost justification is reached (Murphy). That said, none would argue that a renewed emphasis on dividend stocks would return some much needed stability to the stock markets and allow for wealth creation based on sound business strategies and long-term strategic decisions of the companies being invested in. There will always be companies in the markets that exhibit rapid earnings growth but the emphasis should be on stable expansion rather than on a universal drive to expand earnings across all public companies in order to please investors. This type of mindset is both self-defeating and unsustainable."
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Economic Growth in the Stone Age, 2008.
This paper is a discussion of how and why economic growth was sparked in the Stone Age, specifically stating that climatic changes, geographic factors, and the growth of settlements with larger populations were the largest factors.
1,974 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the economic growth that occurred during the Stone Age and aligns with Marshall Sahlins' view that the Stone Age was a society of affluence, stipulating that an affluent society is one in which material desires are easily fulfilled, as long as the needs of the people are few. The author argues that the primary factor in economic growth of the Stone Age was the climatic change that followed the end of the Ice Age. These climate changes caused food shortages, which in turn necessitated the development of tools for hunting. Later, in areas where geographic conditions were ideal, agriculture developed, which in turn spurred greater economic growth.
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"The Neolithic Age was preceded by the rise of agricultural activities in several Stone Age communities. In general, the Neolithic period is seen primarily as an economic phenomenon, and its essence is seen as consisting in the new phenomenon of agriculture (Thomas). Of course, this did vary from region to region. By 5000 BC, peasant communities existed in Palestine, Iraq and Iran, and soon thereafter they appeared in India, Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean (Hawkes and Woolley 8). On the other hand, in Europe hunting persisted for thousands of years, and change came much more slowly. Moreover, Thomas argues that the situation was quite different in southern Britain, and possibly also in other parts of Britain, and in Ireland. The point Thomas wishes to make is that 'the Neolithic in Britain was not characterized by a single economic system' (7)."
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Factors in the Growth of a City, 1971.
This paper discusses the factors involved in the growth of a city including planning for general growth, the central business district, traffic patterns and manufacturing areas.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 63.95
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"This research will discuss three topics: 1) factors in urban growth; 2) the central business district; and 3) the manufacturing areas in the city. All three of these topics have relevance to factors in city planning and specialization.
Factors in Urban Growth
It wasn't until the development of settled agriculture, which allowed for the production of a sufficiently large surplus of storable food, that the origin of cities began. A small proportion of the total population was able to be freed from the cares of actual food production and this enabled them to live in urban settlements. As developments in technology increased, the efficiency of food production increased allowing even more people to settle in urban developments. As more of a surplus became available, trade began to develop, with the urban developments ... "
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Growth of Communism in China, 1991.
This paper examines the growth of the communist movement in China in the 22 years before the 1949 revolution: Growth from the mid-1920s, mass support, leadership of Mao, dogma and the role of Chiang Kai-shek.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the growth of the, communist movement in China in the 22 years before the 1949 revolution. The plan of the research will be to discuss how the party gained mass support for social revolution, with reference to specific policies pursued by the party, as well as problems and opportunities that staying with those policies created.
Following the victory of the Communist rebels in China in 1949, the government of China was reconstituted as the People's Republic of China under the leadership of Mao Tse-tung. The rural peasantry scattered throughout the many Chinese provinces appears to have been an important element of the Communist victory, hence a key to the structure of post-revolutionary society. The victory of 1949, then, was the outgrowth of nearly 25 years of political struggle and careful political planning."
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Firm Growth, 2006.
An examination of the relevance of models of firm growth for the success of new ventures.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines and explains the relevance of entrepreneurship models of firm growth in new venture creation. It also performs an in-depth analysis of the relevance or value of using models of firm growth in order to succeed with new ventures.
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Different Growth Stages in Venture Management
Theories of Venture Growth Models
Geoffrey Moore's Modification to the Adoption Curve
Significant Study of Growth-Stage Venture Models
Summary & Conclusion
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"The best advice in theoretical reference to models appears to be to keep it simple. It is vital to understand the sociological and psychological aspects of the industry as proposed by Moore in his model. The local industry through characteristic of product differentiation, barriers to entry, the cost structure and degree of vertical integration and all factors of the industry structure are a determinant of the performance of the entrepreneur. Personality of the entrepreneur is also manifested in the skills, ability and knowledge and affects the performance and strategic goals and vision."
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BASF Growth, 2007.
An examination of non-cyclical product development and how it applies to BASF's growth strategy.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses BASF's growth strategy of expansion, competition, and aggressive growth. It describes its strategy of focusing on non-cyclical portions of the company's markets and how this is able to sustain consistent growth, even in periods of economic fluctuation. The paper begins by discussing the concept behind non-cyclical product development and then applies it to BASF's growth strategy.
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"There can be no question that BASF uses its non-cyclical products as a mainstay of growth, as can be seen through a comparison of the divisions' revenue in 2002. In total, oil and gas sales in 2002 were higher than in any other BASF division (BASF, 46). In comparison, the sales of agricultural products, typically cyclical in nature, were the lowest in the same year (BASF, 43). Additionally, in 2000, BASF announced their intention to increase their market share of non cyclical products, which they have consistently done (Milmo, 85). By focusing on non-cyclical portions of the company's markets, BASF is able to sustain consistent growth, even in periods of economic fluctuation, provide consistently strong revenue, and increase research, development, and expansion for future growth prospects."
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Growth in Distance Education, 2005.
A look at the anticipated growth in the field of distance education.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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Advances in computer and information technology over the past twenty years have had dramatic impact throughout the world. As software and applications for these technologies increased, so did widespread distribution and integration. Although development of the internet as a network communications structure has provided the necessary framework for rapid growth of distance education, numerous other factors have contributed to the necessity for continued growth in the number and diversity of DE programs and initiatives. This paper examines some of the predominant political, economic, and sociocultural indicators for predicting continued growth in DE and current speculation regarding how this growth will affect higher education in the U.S.
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"Western culture has traditionally approached higher education from a standpoint that the student continues their studies only until they reach expertise in their area. Although many professionals, (particularly in education) have adopted the practice of life-long learning, their efforts are naturally directed toward areas of individual interest and expertise. Unfortunately, the solution to employ additional professionals with computer expertise for implementation and maintenance of DE programs has resulted in a reduction of permanent staff positions and increased institutional reliance on part-time instructors."
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Economic Growth Policies, 2002.
An analysis of the costs and benefits of economic growth policies.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 33.95
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Economic growth is not a universally accepted goal of economic policy. This paper examines the issue of "no-growth" policies and argues that while urban sprawl is destroying the American landscape and decreasing the economic viability of American communities, no-growth policies are not the answer. The effects of these policies, such as a decrease of affordable housing, are outlined. Recommendations for "smart growth" are explored.
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"Economic Growth is not a universally accepted goal of economic policy. Many individuals, corporation and agencies criticize continued growth as undesirable and unsustainable. Others see it as a necessary means of civilization.
"It is true that urban sprawl is destroying the American landscape and decreasing the economic viability of American communities, but no-growth policies are not the answer. The idea behind no-growth policies is to force new residential and commercial building activity and the subsequent economic development that follows into bedroom communities, when an area is ridden with urban sprawl."
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Growth and Development Theories, 2006.
A commentary on the discussions and readings on the growth and modernization models of developing countries from World War II through the 1960s.
2,372 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper analyzes various theories of growth and modernization and finds that they share a prognosis that lack of capital is a critical element. The paper gives several reasons for this lack. The paper reviews the history of different growth and modernization models, focusing on Asian economies. It compares the structuralist and substantivist schools' approaches to development and examines the dependency theory in the context of the Philippine economy. The paper concludes with the contemporary evaluation of economic development, the Human Development Index, first released by the United Nations Development Program in 1990, noting that the HDI much better measures the problems of poverty and ignorance.
Table of Contents:
Theories of Growth and Modernization
Structuralist Theories
Critique of the Growth and Modernization Models
A Shift to Basic Needs Approach
Bibliography
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"The Latin American experience with import substitution together with the fact that a large segment of the population did not get sizable benefits from the growth in the modern industrial sector and the limitation imposed by the domestic market led structuralists to adjust their approach beginning in the 1980's. Among the adjustments were: emphasis on developing the entrepreneurial class to lead in the export thrust without abandoning their basic proposition that development must come from within; redefine the role of the state by deemphasizing control-centered interventions in favor of a more facilitating kind."
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Population Growth and Economic Development, 2005.
Discusses some of the relationships between population growth and economic development.
1,671 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper points out that, while economic growth is an objective of every country and that each country tries to achieve this growth by growing their own gross domestic product (GDP), growth of GDP does not guarantee that all of the citizens of the country will benefit and, in fact, some will suffer adversely. Appended to the paper is a global table of GDPs for the years 2000 to 2003.
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"The world has gradually and consistently become more of a 'have / have not' scenario as new welfare states emerge in the midst of new emerging economies, new technological expansion opportunities and all new approaches to economic distribution. "The period of modern economic growth gave rise to a phenomenon never before experienced in human history, namely, a sustained, positive rate of growth in real per capita income. Moreover, although income distribution remains unequal to varying degrees in both low- and high-income countries, this income growth was enjoyed by all segments of the societies that experienced it." (Antle, 1999) The problem for these countries and economic blocks such as the European Union is that economic indicators do not always take into consideration the true tie between a population's well being and the economic wealth in the sense of the nation's coffers."
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Business Growth Strategies, 2004.
An analysis of Coca-Cola's current market situation (2004) and suggestions for future growth strategies.
2,252 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Coca-Cola's current market situation and recommends strategies in order to stimulate growth within the organisation. It suggests that certain growth strategies are less suitable than others and it indicates that Coca-Cola has difficulty stimulating organisational growth in a largely static U.S. consumer soft drinks (CSD) market.
Introduction
Market Share
Market Penetration
Market Development
Product Development
Diversification
Recommendations
Conclusion
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
References
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"In order to select the correct growth strategies for the organisation, it is necessary to analyse the organisation's current market share. From the following information it is possible to ascertain that Coca-Cola are currently the CSD market leader in many countries across the world. In addition, trends in the market display little fluctuation in terms of competing companies share of the CSD market. In 2000, Coca-Cola was the best-selling soft drink in supermarkets in the USA (Kotler, 2000). In the same year, Coca-Cola held a 44.1% share of the American consumer soft drinks (CSD) market. Their closest competitor was Pepsi, who held a 31.4% share of the overall market. The CSD market remains to be Coca-Cola's primary line of business activity. In essence, Coca-Cola may choose to diversify their product range and attempt to capitalise on opportunities that lie out with the CSD market (Sheperd & Shanley, 1998). This is one potential growth strategy that Coca-Cola could explore in order to attract new customers and expand the overall size of the business. Coca-Cola have subsidiaries in countries all over the world and are easily able to dominate the CSD market on a global basis. Although this indicates the size and power of the company, it may suggest that the CSD market has very little left to offer in terms of growth potential. According to Shepherd and Shanley (1998), there are two possible strategies that a market leader can adopt in order to promote organisational growth. Hanan (1987) refers to the first of these options as 'organic growth'. This occurs when an organisation seek to expand by increasing existing market share by diversifying into new product lines and categories. Alternatively, a company like Coca-Cola could attempt to induce organic growth by increasing the level of consumption of existing customers (Henderson, 1984)."
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