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C/E/826. OPEC's influence on global oil prices

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2000
DATE:
2012
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The paper examines whether OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) has the ability to influence global oil prices. The dominant position of OPEC member states’ companies in oil wholesale market is discussed, OPEC’s role in controlling oil supply and demand is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: OPEC, global oil prices, oil supply and demand,

 

C/E/825. Housing prices and changes in homeownership rates in UK and USA

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1950
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the changes in homeownership rates in the UK and USA since 1980 providing a review of literature on the related topic. Comparative analysis is conducted of the housing markets in the USA and the UK over the past three decades and the recent recession. Microeconomic factors that influence fluctuations in housing prices are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Housing prices, homeownership rates, UK and USA,

 

C/E/819. Drivers of demand and supply in UK clothes market

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the drivers of supply and demand for clothes in the UK apparel market explaining its dependence on imports from China and Pakistan, and analyzing shifts in clothes prices caused by environmental, economic and financial factors.

 

KEYWORDS: demand and supply, UK clothes market,

 

C/E/799. Issues of Supply and Demand at General Motors

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2700
DATE:
2011
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The paper examines the factors that affect the supply range of General Motors (GM) defining GM position among global car corporations, and considering GM performance from the perspective of its dependence of economic, legal, technological, financial and other factors.

 

KEYWORDS: Supply and Demand, General Motors, GM,

 

C/E/794. Causes of UK housing market bubbles

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2250
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the price fluctuations in the UK housing markets over the past four decades examining whether sudden increases in housing prices create a risk of a bubble in the housing stock market. The Monte Carlo method of probability calculation is used, conclusions are made about the link between price rises and the risk of a bubble.

 

KEYWORDS: UK housing market, bubble, price rise,

 

C/E/793. Economic Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Automotive Industry

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6950
DATE:
2011
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69.99 GBP

This paper discusses oil prices and performance in the car industry. The objectives are to assess the factors that influence automotive industry, to evaluate economic consequences of rising oil prices, to discuss the role of government intervention that relates to automotive industry, and to discuss the role of government intervention that relates to automotive industry. The paper then discusses a range of literature some of which focuses on oil price shares, price elasticity of demand for fuel, and government intervention. The paper discusses all of the topics presented before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil prices, performance, car industry, automotive industry, government intervention, oil price shares, price elasticity!,

 

C/E/789. An examination of inflation in China

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines inflation in China, and begins by explaining what inflation is. Topics including rising inflation, global financialisation, supply and demand, trade, and capital flows. The way in which all of these economic issues have affected China are summarised before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Inflation, China, rising inflation, financialisation, supply demand, trade, capital flows,

 

C/E/776. Examination of supply and demand theories at Thomas Cook

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1800
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines supply and demand theories in relation to the Thomas Cook Group. The paper begins by outlining the key issues that affect the organisation. This is followed by an examination of demand issues, namely income, population, preferences, price of goods, and future prices. Supply is then assessed which looks at the price of production, technology, taxation, suppliers, and subsidies. Economic issues are examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Supply, demand, Thomas Cook, income, population, technology, taxation, economic issues,

 

C/E/761. An examination of Virgin Holidays economic data

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2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the holiday firm Virgin Holidays and aims to assess the economic information relating to it. The background to the organisation is presented and the paper then looks at demand and supply economics. The key shift variables are assessed, namely substitute goods, complement goods, quality of goods, income, taste, and fashion. The short term, medium term, and long term economic problems that face the organisation are assessed, and the paper then presents a business strategy to present solutions for each problem.

 

KEYWORDS: Holiday firm, Virgin Holidays, economic analysis, demand economics, supply economics, key shift variables, substitute goods, complement goods, quality of goods, income, taste, fashion,

 

C/E/687. Free market economy and changes in demand across global markets

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1150
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of the free market economy highlighting its weaknesses caused by deregulation and arguing the efficiency of capitalist economy. Demand for products in global interrelated markets is discussed identifying the factors that may cause changes in demand.

 

KEYWORDS: Free market economy, changes in demand, global interrelated markets,

 

C/OM/307. Examination of the Australian sugar cane industry. Case study Canegrowers

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the Australian sugar cane industry, and answers five questions relating to Canegrowers, part of the industry. 1. What is the significance of the quality assurance comments made by the speaker in the case of the sugar industry? What sort of ‘quality assurance’ activities does Canegrowers undertake on behalf of individual sugar cane producers, and to what end? 2. Why is it in the interests of individual firms to support an industry association such as Canegrowers? 3. What factors does the sugar industry have to consider when determining the equilibrium price and quantity of supply and demand for sugar? Illustrate and explain. 4. How is the elasticity of demand concept useful for the Sugar industry? Illustrate. 5. Explain and illustrate the market structure which applies to the Australian Sugar Industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Australian sugar cane industry, Canegrowers, quality assurance, equilibrium price, supply, demand, elasticity of demand, market structure,

 

C/E/630. Examination of the factors that affect the prices of houses in a free market

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2500
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on identifying housing market prices with a supply and demand market. The paper discusses free market comparative valuation, economic analysis of the property valuation, economic problems with the free market approach to property valuation. The paper also discusses the way in which government policies can also affect the prices of houses in a free market

 

KEYWORDS: Market prices, free market, property valuation, government policy,

 

C/E/587. Analysis of business pricing decisions

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses the main factors that determine business pricing decisions. The paper begins by discussing business pricing is so important, followed by a description on how companies decide to set the price for their products. The paper discusses competitive and differential pricing, as well as external factors that determine business pricing like the regulatory framework. The paper goes on to discuss monopolistic competition and oligopoly price. The paper concludes by suggesting that different firms may react in different ways when it comes to business pricing decisions.

 

KEYWORDS: Business pricing, business, competitive pricing, differential pricing, regulatory framework, monopolistic competition, oligopoly price,

 

C/E/576. Car costs dependence on new technology

WORDS:
850
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines how the development of the catalyst decreased the demand for metal palladium used in the production of cars. Shifts in the demand curve for metal palladium are analysed showing how this technological breakthrough may help Mazda and Nissan in competing against low cost producers.

 

KEYWORDS: metal palladium, car production, car cost, Mazda, Nissan,

 

C/E/559. Global food crisis: effects of price rises

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2150
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the changes in food prices over the last few years discussing the effects of the rising oil prices on the price of tomatoes, the impact of the increased supply of biofuels on food prices, the effect of rising prices of rice on the price of Indian breads, the effects of rising tea prices on the price of coffee, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Global food crisis, price rises,

 

C/E/531. Say's Law and its Critique by Keynes

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1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the difference between the approaches of Say and Keynes to the issues of state involvement in the country’s economy. The existence of the natural balance within economy is questioned discussing the relationship between supply and demand, and showing that Say’s law does not explain the problems of recession and unemployment.

 

KEYWORDS: Say’s Law, Keynes, supply and demand,

 

C/E/450. Keynesian theory: insights and limitations

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2600
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper critically reviews the theory of John Keynes evaluating the role of Keynesian economic insights in the history of capitalism, and arguing whether effective demand leads to the equilibrium in aggregate supply and resulting full employment. The limitations of Keynesian theory are outlined, the value of the theory in modern economic conditions is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Keynes, capitalism, economics, demand and supply,

 

C/E/446. Determinants of oil supply and demand

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1250
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the factors that influence the supply and demand for oil discussing the dependence of the demand on economic growth, the role of OPEC in oil price control, and the effects of positive and negative demand shocks on oil prices.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil prices, supply and demand, demand shock, OPEC,

 

C/E/423. Free market economy, inequality and environmental concerns

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines the rule of supply and demand that governs a free market revealing its impact on the inequality in workforce, overpopulation and overexploitation of common resources. The issues of competition against low-cost producers are discussed using the example of the car industry and evaluating the role of new technology in car manufacturing.

 

KEYWORDS: Free market, Inequality, environmental concerns, low cost, car manufacturing,

 

C/E/359. Analysis of market structure models

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560
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper offers a calculation-based microeconomics analysis of market structure models examining the models of perfect competition, imperfect competition models, and Cournot duopoly.

 

KEYWORDS: Perfect competition, imperfect competition, price-leader, price-taker, profit maximisation, Cournot duopoly, reaction functions, stable equilibrium,

 

C/E/364. Demand and supply responses to credit crunch

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2200
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the relationship between demand and supply explaining why the aggregate demand (AD) curve is negatively sloping and aggregate supply (AS) curve is positively sloping. The effects of the credit crunch are considered from the perspective of the demand and supply curves' behaviour and the productivity of investment projects.

 

KEYWORDS: AD/AS model, aggregate supply, aggregate demand, macroeconomics, credit crunch, investment projects,

 

C/E/369. Chinese consumption of milk and EU milk price

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1400
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of Chinese milk imports on the EU milk prices. References are made to the theory of the government borrowing and spending discussing the crowding-out phenomenon, milk demand and supply diagrams for 2007, the effects of globalisation, and the role of EU regulations in the sharp rise of milk prices.

 

KEYWORDS: Chinese milk, EU milk price, EU regulations,

 

C/E/379. EU Milk Prices and Chinese Milk Consumption

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of free market economies conducting a case study of milk demand and supply in the EU countries, the reasons behind the rise of milk prices are explored looking for the correlation between Chinese milk consumption and the rise in the prices of milk products in the EU.

 

KEYWORDS: EU milk price, Chinese consumption, EU, free market,

 

C/E/315. Demand and Supply

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2900
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper analyzes the factors that shift the demand and supply (D&S) curves of different products. Demand and supply model is described followed by the analysis of demand for the following products: convenience foods (sold in food shops and supermarkets), products purchased on the Internet, film and cameras, video (VHS) rented from retail outlets and Pay Per View (PPV) television programming. The following products are analyzed from the supply perspective: crude oil, hotel rooms, fast food outlets in emerging markets, credit cards issued by financial institutions and laptop computers. Graphs are presented to illustrate the D&S movements of these products.

 

KEYWORDS: demand, supply,

 

C/E/337. Profits, Elasticity and Market Structure

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1300
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at price equilibrium and elasticity discussing the characteristics of firms that operate under perfect competition and monopoly, and explaining why firms operating in the markets with perfect competition can attain abnormal profits in the short run and only attain normal profits in the long run.

 

KEYWORDS: profits, elasticity, market, structure,