Essays Tagged: "s gross"

The Agriculture and Economics of Peru

Peru's gross domestic product in the late 1980s was $19.6 billion, or about $920per capita. Although the ... ic product in the late 1980s was $19.6 billion, or about $920per capita. Although the economy remains primarily agricultural, the mining andfishing industries have become increasingly important. Peru ... ng industries have become increasingly important. Peru relies primarily on theexport of raw materials--chiefly minerals, farm products, and fish meal--to earnforeign exchange for importing machinery a ...

(3 pages) 136 0 4.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

China's Economic Growth Due To Recent Foreign Policies

This essay relates to China' s "open door policy" not applicable--"regular good job shit"Recent Chinese ... o China' s "open door policy" not applicable--"regular good job shit"Recent Chinese economic policies have shot the country into the world economy at fullspeed. As testimony of this, China's gross dom ... country into the world economy at fullspeed. As testimony of this, China's gross domestic product has risen to seventh in theworld, and its economy is growing at over nine percent per year (econ-gen 1 ...

(5 pages) 273 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Variations in living standards in the global economy

Despite the increasing integration of the global economy, large differences in living standards betwee ... increasing integration of the global economy, large differences in living standards between countries have persisted and even worsened in recent years. This is evidently indicated by the stark differe ... and even worsened in recent years. This is evidently indicated by the stark differences in the levels of economic development and growth across the global economy, suggesting the wide gaps between wea ...

(7 pages) 191 0 3.7 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

Australian dairy industry analysis. Includes the effect of deregulation of the industry

1 IntroductionThe Australian Dairy Industry consists of five main segments. These being farming, manufacturing, processi ... of five main segments. These being farming, manufacturing, processing, distribution and vending. This analysis will examine these stages/sectors of the industry by covering five broad areas. These top ... examine these stages/sectors of the industry by covering five broad areas. These topics include the structure of the industry, the production process and production costs, its international involvemen ...

(9 pages) 86 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Economic Situation in 2003

In the second half of 2003, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 6 percent. The pickup momentum showe ... conomy grew at an annual rate of 6 percent. The pickup momentum showed no sign of abating in the first quarter of 2004 and is projected to continue in the rest of the year. Gross domestic product (GDP ... nd is projected to continue in the rest of the year. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the year increased by 3.1 percent, the growth rate in the third quarter, in particular, reached 8.2 percent. In the ...

(3 pages) 49 0 4.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Mid-Stream Operations - abolish or keep it?

1. IntroductionHong Kong is fortunate in having a sheltered natural harbour, which provides good access and a safe haven for v ... ides good access and a safe haven for vessels calling at the port from around the world. The port has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of Hong Kong, which is strategically lo ... factor in the development and prosperity of Hong Kong, which is strategically located on the Far East trade routes and is in the geographical centre of the now fast-developing Asia- Pacific Basin. Sh ...

(31 pages) 107 0 5.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Argentina

Argentina is the second largest country in South America after Brazil. Argentina has a population of 39,144,753 ... South America after Brazil. Argentina has a population of 39,144,753, about 85 percent of Argentina's population is of European origin and most of the other immigrants are from Paraguay and Bolivia wi ... the other immigrants are from Paraguay and Bolivia with most of the population living in urban areas like Buenos Aires which is the biggest city in ArgentinaArgentina is one of the world's leading ca ...

(1 pages) 37 1 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Population Overview and Growth in the Middle East

Spanning from Saharan Africa to the western edge of Asia, the Middle East's nations share four gener ... Saharan Africa to the western edge of Asia, the Middle East's nations share four general characteristics: shared water resource interests, shared religion (with the exception of Israel, which only ha ... red water resource interests, shared religion (with the exception of Israel, which only has a 15% Muslim population), the birth rate is exceeding the death rate, and the vast wealth from minerals and ...

(4 pages) 98 0 4.6 Feb/2005

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Build a Bear Workshop-Proposal for Expansion

BACKGROUNDSouth Korea is believed to be one of the most successful countries in Asia. In recent years, Korea's ... ia. In recent years, Korea's economy moved away from the centrally planned, government-directed investment model toward a more market-oriented one, and as a result, their market situation has steadily ... a more market-oriented one, and as a result, their market situation has steadily improved. In a press release dated February 4, 2005, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, Lee Hu ...

(23 pages) 130 0 5.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

The Economic and Social Importance of Tourism: Australia.

The contribution of the tourism industry to economic growth and employment is now being recognised although, in international ter ... economic growth and employment is now being recognised although, in international terms, Australia still lags well behind in tourism receipts. In 1982, Australia's relative share of the market repres ... Australia's relative share of the market represented only 1.4 per cent of the OECD total, placing Australia on a par with countries such as Sweden and Portugal but eight to ten times below the level o ...

(3 pages) 37 0 3.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

Should Disneyland Expand into Australia?

Executive Summary.Amusement parks are entertaining leisure areas devoted to recreational enjoyment. Some have ... ement parks are entertaining leisure areas devoted to recreational enjoyment. Some have rides, excursions, animal attractions, theme parks, and music. Walt Disney was the first to create an amusement ... theme parks, and music. Walt Disney was the first to create an amusement park in 1955, the adored Disneyland in California. After the success of this first amusement park, Disney decided to build othe ...

(10 pages) 107 0 0.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Organizational Behaviour: Cross- Cultural Problem at Peninsular Insurance.

LEARNING ISSUES1. What is the effect of Malaysian economy in recession in 1985?A recession is usually defined ... ect of Malaysian economy in recession in 1985?A recession is usually defined as a fall of a country's Gross National Product (GNP) in three successive quarters. A recession may involve falling prices, ... GNP) in three successive quarters. A recession may involve falling prices, which can lead to a depression; alternatively it may involve sharply rising prices (inflation), in which case this process is ...

(26 pages) 356 0 4.9 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Macro Analysis

The food service industry is growing and has been for years. Since the inception of "pop machines", the vendi ... stry is growing and has been for years. Since the inception of "pop machines", the vending and food service industry has been growing. Companies have been developing and initiating new ways of providi ... ustry has been growing. Companies have been developing and initiating new ways of providing consumers with food and beverages.Performance Statistics for the IndustryAnnual gross revenues $426.1 billio ...

(6 pages) 185 0 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Slovakia Business Environment

IntroductionSlovakia has recently taken significant steps to improve its business environment, and companies suc ... significant steps to improve its business environment, and companies such as BASF Chemical, which has decided to move some of its administrative offices from Vienna and Prague to Bratislava to take ad ... ome of its administrative offices from Vienna and Prague to Bratislava to take advantage of lower costs, have taken notice. But the Czech Republic remains the more competitive country, and it even has ...

(3 pages) 27 0 0.0 May/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Thailand

IntroductionLocated amidst a booming region, Thailand boasts one of the fastest growingEconomies in Southeast Asia. Known as ... egion, Thailand boasts one of the fastest growingEconomies in Southeast Asia. Known as the "Land of Smiles," Thailand hasEnjoyed an abundance of good fortune as both domestic and foreign businessesrus ... Thailand hasEnjoyed an abundance of good fortune as both domestic and foreign businessesrush to invest. From 1988 to 1994, Thailand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)grew at an average rate of 10%, and Th ...

(6 pages) 92 0 4.6 Jun/2006

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Wall Street Journal article - Aggregate Demand - Andy Pasztor, "Europe Aims to Make Big Satellites," The Wall Street Journal, June 16, 2005, p. B5.

SummaryThis article talks about the competition that is going to be taking place involving technolog ... ticle talks about the competition that is going to be taking place involving technological satellites. Currently the United States holds the bar for commercial telecommunications satellites and Europe ... tellites and Europe is gaining ground for developing and launching a new generation of high-powered spacecrafts. The satellites will be aimed at improving internet access and also those of military ap ...

(4 pages) 51 0 0.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Digico - Expansion to India or China: Choice between expansion to China or India for a company producing computer projectors and specialist display screens

My personal choice for a market to expand to would be India.At the first glance China might seem to be the ... ket to expand to would be India.At the first glance China might seem to be the obvious choice. Representing a gross domestic product of 1266 billion US Dollars compared to 502 billions in India. For b ... oss domestic product of 1266 billion US Dollars compared to 502 billions in India. For both countries this amount is mainly centred around a few very strong areas like Shanghai in china while the rura ...

(1 pages) 25 1 5.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Computer and Electronics Companies

Book Report

Joe Celone Child's Name: Vincenzo Camera Age: 3 years old Date: Jan. 23 Vincenzo is a shy, yet very well behaved boy. ... incenzo Camera Age: 3 years old Date: Jan. 23 Vincenzo is a shy, yet very well behaved boy. He always follows the rules and listens to his teacher. With my experiences with Vincenzo I have never had a ... o his teacher. With my experiences with Vincenzo I have never had a problem with him. He would always clean up after himself when he needed to and did what he was told to do. The only reason why I wou ...

(3 pages) 1148 0 0.0 Feb/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Reebok

Internal Analysis Current Mission Reebok?s mission is to offer a high quality line of sports products and fitness ... ion Reebok?s mission is to offer a high quality line of sports products and fitness apparel and accessories.Goals and Objectives Reebok?s objectives, in line with its mission, can be classified into s ... oals and Objectives Reebok?s objectives, in line with its mission, can be classified into seven areas : i. To increase market share of which it has lost in the past year.ii. To re-establish the Reebok ...

(20 pages) 92 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

The 1930s

The 1930s was a decade dominated by the gravest economic crisis the country had ever faced. In fact, for mos ... cade dominated by the gravest economic crisis the country had ever faced. In fact, for most Americans the Great Depression and the 1930s became synonymous. Americans would learn to view themselves and ... s. Americans would learn to view themselves and their government in a brand new way. During the 1930s Americans who enjoyed an unprecedented era of personal freedom, independence, and wealth came to r ...

(9 pages) 37 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies