began to slow in late 2007 and entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2008. GDP contracted by 3.7% in 2009‚ ending a 16-year growth trend‚ and by another 0.3% in 2010. Spain reduced its budget deficit to 9.4% of GDP in 2011‚ and roughly 6.7% of GDP in 2012‚ above the 6.3% target negotiated between Spain and the EU. Although Spain’s large budget deficit and poor economic growth prospects remain a source of concern for foreign investors‚ the government’s ongoing efforts to cut spending
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CASE STUDY UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH MODEL STUDENT ANSWER 29TH MARCH 2013 CONTENTS PAGE 1. EXTERNAL ANALYSIS 1.1 Wider Macro-Environmental Analysis - US Airline Industry POLITICAL The extant US Airline Deregulation Changes in the political environment can have major consequences for the airline industry. One such political consideration that has had a major consequence for the airline industry is the recent deregulation of the industry
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7 Steps to Business Success A guide to help you assess whether your business will be a success Welcome to the Queensland Government’s ‘7 steps to business success’. Starting a business can be both rewarding and challenging. However‚ poor planning and lack of preparation contribute to many business failures. By following the 7 steps outlined in this guide you will increase your chances of business success. What are the 7 steps to business success? Step 1 - Consider
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------------------------------------------------- History It was a memorable date. On 4th April 1946 Pan American World Airways launched their international hotel brand: InterContinental Hotels. First opening in Belém Brazil‚ InterContinental Hotels then extended a trailblazing portfolio across the world. It became a byword for luxury travel to a jet-set generation‚ with an impressive guest list‚ from Louis Armstrong to Princess Grace. Today‚ with five-star hotels and resorts in 60 countries
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SWOT analysis looks at your strengths and weaknesses‚ and the opportunities and threats your business faces. By focusing on the key factors affecting your business‚ now and in the future‚ a SWOT analysis provides a clear basis for examining your business performance and prospects. This briefing outlines: • Typical strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats‚ and how to identify them. • How to use SWOT analysis to drive your business forward. 1 Self-analysis Use SWOT analysis as part of
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SPAIN Gonzalo Figueroa Schiller International University Abstract Spain is member state of the European Union. With an area of 505‚992 km2 is the fifth largest country in Europe. It has a population of 46 million and the official language is the Spanish. Talking economically‚ is the fourth largest country in the Eurozone‚ the fifth in the European Union and the fourteenth largest worldwide. GOVERNMENT Spain is a
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PESTEL Political & legal factors: Tobacco products are the most taxed goods in the world. Their taxes often exceed half of the retail price generating huge overcome for governments. Philip Morris sells its products in over 160 countries‚ operates in approximately 90 markets including Argentina‚ Algeria‚ Australia‚ Austria‚ Belgium‚ Canada‚ Colombia‚ the Czech Republic‚ Finland‚ France‚ Germany‚ Greece‚ Hungary‚ Indonesia‚ Italy‚ Japan‚ Kazakhstan‚ Mexico‚ the Netherlands‚ the Philippines‚ Poland
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6 17 September‚ 2013 Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family‚ and passes down to future generation. In Spain people are allowed to have
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Background From a renovated gas station in Burlington‚ Vermont‚ to far-off places with names we sometimes mispronounce‚ what began over 30 years ago with 2 guys creating otherworldly ice cream flavors has turned into a tastebud-boggling odyssey of Ben & Jerry’s desserts served around the world. As for the 2 guys who started it all‚ their story starts way before that: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield grew up in Merrick‚ Long Island. They first met in junior high school‚ where they struck up a
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Political Factors Political factors has to do with politics of the day prevailing in country. It is generally assumed that if political temperatures are down; businesses tend to flourish and the vice versa is also correct. In this particular case‚ it can be said that it is neutral and thus not expected to cause much rubble in the new companies operations. However‚ future political challenges cannot be ruled out. Nike being number one sportswear in the USA‚ its profits‚ turnovers‚ marketing sponsor
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