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The Saudi Arabian Economy, 2008.
Examines problems of the Saudi Arabian economy especially in financing small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs).
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, although Saudi Arabia appears to be wealthy, the nation's economy is dependent upon a singular natural resource, oil. The paper points out that Saudi's declining oil revenue to population ratio is creating a budgetary deficit in which the state cannot invest enough in the private sector to employ its many out-of-work young people. The paper then explains that, to truly create a strong economy, small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs) must become the backbone of the new Saudi economy. Thus, Saudi Arabia is attempting to create a business environment friendlier to SMEs.
From the Paper
"The most obvious states suffering this 'rentier state' syndrome are those of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. The Middle East is rich in oil, and the world's near-universal dependence on this fossil fuel for economic survival has enriched many of the nations of this politically troubled region. But oil wealth has also served as what might be called a 'crutch' and actually impedes these nations' future development by providing a disincentive to innovate and to explore other industries."
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Indian Mutual Funds Industry, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of the mutual funds industry in India.
14,166 words (approx. 56.7 pages), 66 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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In this article, the writer explains that a mutual fund is simply a pool of money that is invested by a manager with the goal of increasing the value of each share of the fund for its investors. The writer further explains that a mutual fund provides investors with diversification of their portfolios, thereby spreading risk and providing the convenience of buying and selling shares in the fund on any business day. The writer then notes that more and more average investors are seeking out investment opportunities in mutual funds, and the research shows that such funds exist for virtually any investment goal or objective. This study then provides a critical evaluation of the mutual funds industry in general and the use of mutual funds in India in particular. A comparison of Indian investment options that evaluates domestic versus overseas investments is provided, as well as a review of typical company strategies and an analysis of the riskiness of these respective investments.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Rationale
Definition of Key Terms
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Chapter 3: Methodology
Statistical Analysis
Data Collection
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendix A
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"Venture capital activity in India was formalized in 1988 when the central government announced guidelines for the establishment and functioning of the industry. Venture capital companies sprang up, several sponsored by government development financial institutions. With significant economic liberalization policies introduced by the central government in 1991, more domestic and foreign venture capital companies began operations. In 1996, the central government introduced new and improved guidelines for regulating India's venture capital industry. In spite of this significant progress, growth of the industry has been restricted by several factors, including conservative government policies, limitations on the availability of funds, and an inadequate equity market infrastructure."
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Elasticity of Air Travel Demand, 2008.
An exploration of the elasticity of air travel demand in the United States.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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The paper attempts to identify the economic and industry specific aspects of varying elasticities of demand for air travel in the United States. The paper explores the consumer's demand in accordance with the recent price increase trends in air travel. The paper then proposes a research study to better measure demand for air travel in the U.S. airline industry.
Outline:
Summary and Introduction
Air Travel Demand Elasticity Ratios
Literature Review
Methods for Measuring Demand for Air Travel in the U.S.
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"The concept of elasticity involves the considerations for the occurring trends with consumer demand for a product, good or service that is increasing in price (Moffatt, 2005). As history has shown, when the price of a good or service climbs, the consumers resulting demand will decrease.
"Often, the consumer may begin purchasing less, taking advantage of similar goods or services of a competitor or withdraw entirely from the good or service that is increasing in price. To the degree to which demand decreases while product or service prices climb, the higher the price elasticity of demand. The price elasticity of demand is used to measure the exact economic scale of the correlation between the variances in the degree of demand for a good or service and the changes to their price."
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Banking Profitability Determinants, 2008.
A complete research paper to identify profitability determinants of the banking industry in U.S.A.
11,560 words (approx. 46.2 pages), 44 sources, MLA, $ 225.95
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This research paper develops an appropriate econometric model whereby the primary determinants of profitability of the top five bank holding companies in the United States could be examined and understood. To accomplish this purpose, an econometric model based on internal aspects of the banking organizations as they related to their return on assets and external aspects of the environment in which they compete as measured by growth in GDP was developed based on guidance provided by economists and industry experts to determine the impact of the external national economy of these five leading banks according to their size as measured by total assets. A critical review of the relevant peer-reviewed, scholarly and organizational literature is followed by an analysis of the statistical data for these bank holding companies using the econometric model. A summary of the research and salient conclusions are provided in the concluding chapter. The paper includes several graphs, tables, and charts.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Data Analysis
Econometric Model
Summary and Conclusions
Appendix: United States' Largest Bank Holding Companies (as of June 2007)
Appendix: Excel Spreadsheet Results of Data Analysis
From the Paper
"Based on the foregoing constraints, a better indicator of profitability was required for the purposes of this investigation. As noted above, the empirical test used in this study is concerned with the determinants profitability of these five leading bank holding companies in the United States as of June 2007. For this purpose, the measure of profitability of each bank was defined as the return on assets (ROA); the ROA is a ratio that is calculated by dividing the net income over total assets. The macro-economic variable GDP per capita growth was also used in the model as estimated by the CIA World Factbook for 2006 and the International Monetary Fund for the years 2004 and 2005.
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The Northridge Earthquake, 2008.
An analysis of the economic and psychological impact and aftermath of the Northridge Earthquake in Los Angles in 1994.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses the Northridge earthquake that hit the San Fernando Valley area of Greater Los Angeles on January 17, 1994. The paper specifically reviews the economic impact of the earthquake, as well as the psychological aftermath for the residents of the area. It also discusses the news coverage of the earthquake and general related information.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Economic Impact
Northridge Earthquake General Information
Northridge Earthquake News Coverage
Suicides Due to the Northridge Earthquake
Psychological Distress Following the Northridge Quake
From the Paper
"While the earthquake itself didn't result in an increased rate of suicides, the same publication (Prehospital and Disaster Medicine) with mostly the same authors (Bourque, Shoaf, et al, 2002) shows that there was additional psychological distress on the day of the quake. On an average day in LA County there are an estimated 60-80 deaths associated with "cardiovascular events" (IHD, "ischemic heart disease" - heart attacks - and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ACD). Meanwhile, in the 16 days preceding the January 17 Northridge quake deaths associated with IHD and ACD averaged 73 per day; on the day of the quake, 125 IHD / ACD death occurred. But for the rest of the month of January following the 17th, the average dropped to 57 deaths per day attributed to IHD and ACD."
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World Formula One Championships, 2008.
This paper covers the abject failure of Formula One to take hold in the United States.
1,670 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines why Formula One racing has not succeeded in the US and examines the effects that it has on the attempts by global advertisers and FISA to create a truly global sponsorship platform. The paper makes the case that Formula One racing will not be successful in the United States in the future, despite the successful globalization efforts of many of its sponsors. It also demonstrates that F1's failure to capture the US imagination will result in a gradual decline in the importance of the sport to global commercial sponsors (although not for global governmental partners).
Outline:
Introduction
Media Growth through Sports
Interest of the Multinationals
Subject Population and Statistical Analysis
Coming to the United States
Benefits for the Participants
Recent Problems with the US
Conclusion: Making Formula One Relevant for the US Market
From the Paper
"Coming to the United States: Benefits for the Participants
The rewards of extending Formula One1 to the US are clear. Although comprising only 5% of the world population, the US accounts for 30% of global GNP (Julius 2005) . Many of the world's largest and most-successful multinationals are headquartered in the US. And the US is the largest car market in the world (Roberts 2006). The potential for sponsorship should exist both inside and outside the US' borders: from multinational companies already sponsoring F1 teams that wish to extend their marketing reach in the sport to the US, to companies (like AT&T) that are headquartered in the US that would like to extend their brand recognition in an effective way to the rest of the world."
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