Analyse the effects of domestic and global free trade and protection policies on the Australian economy Free trade is the unrestricted purchase and sale of goods and services between countries without the imposition of protection such as tariffs and quotas. This enables economies to focus on their core competitive advantage(s)‚ thereby maximizing economic output and fostering income growth for their citizens. Australian exports rose from $66.6 billion in 1990-91 to $300.4 billion in 2012-13‚ with
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in the Global Economy November 11‚ 2012 Abstract This article discusses some challenges faced with product development in the global economy. Brief case studies of Apple‚ eBay‚ and Levi Strauss & Co.‚ provide real-world examples of the challenges – competition‚ reach of influences‚ infringement‚ etc. Embracing technological advances‚ such as social media‚ is essential for leveraging a competitive edge‚ provide the company can operate ethically. Marketing Challenges in the Global Economy Introduction
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chapter 1 Marketing’s Role in the Global Economy When You Finish This Chapter‚ You Should 1. Know what marketing is and why you should learn about it. 2. Understand the difference between micro-marketing and macro-marketing. 3. Know why and how macromarketing systems develop. 4. Understand why marketing is crucial to economic development and our global economy. 5. Know why marketing special— ists—including middlemen and — facilitators—develop. 6. Know the marketing functions and who performs them
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To better understand the fluctuating dollar value against the rupee‚ let us get to know some basics: Exchange rate – the rate at which a currency can be exchanged. It is the rate at which one currency is sold to buy another. Foreign exchange market – Also known as “Forex” or “FX”. It is a market to trade currencies Indian foreign exchange rate system – India FX rate system was on the fixed rate model till the 90s‚ when it was switched to floating rate model. Fixed FX rate is the rate fixed
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LOCATION‚ COMPETITION‚ AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: LOCAL CLUSTERS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY By: Porter‚ Michael E.; Economic Development Quarterly‚ Feb2000‚ Vol. 14 Issue 1‚ p15‚ 20p‚ 4 diagrams Economic geography during an era of global competition involves a paradox. It is widely recognized that changes in technology and competition have diminished many of the traditional roles of location. Yet clusters‚ or geographic concentrations of interconnected companies‚ are a striking feature of virtually
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General Issues The common issues with ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Linden Dollars’ are that there have been suspicions these virtual currency schemes are operating as Ponzi schemes‚ there is a high level of anonymity with regards to these virtual currency schemes and that there is only one regulator who oversees the system. The issue of Ponzi schemes are justified for virtual currency schemes such as ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Linden Dollars’ but for different reasons. For ‘Bitcoin’ it greatly resembles a Ponzi scheme where
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understandable to think inflation (price increases within a country – indicating the dollar has weakened in purchasing power for domestic goods purchases) would lead to depreciation – weakening of the dollar against other currencies. The logic of this common misunderstanding is not too complex; if the dollar has weakened for a foreign import‚ say a $20‚000 car‚ why shouldn’t we expect the foreign company to charge more dollars for the same good‚ thus indicating depreciation has occurred for the American
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THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY: THE CASE STUDY OF NATION MEDIA GROUP (NMG) INTRODUCTION This research paper is in response to your request for a case study of management in the new global economy‚ where global means beyond country borders. Taking the case of Nation Media Group (NMG) which is the largest media house in East and Central Africa‚ this paper outlines the steps that management of NMG has taken to expand its territorial operations and even stay strong in the rapidly changing global market
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Effects of the Internet on the Global Economy Introduction It is all about being connected. Throughout the ages being connected has allowed for the economy to grow. The modes of transportation connected the ancient worlds and individual economies grew or dwindled depending on the effectiveness of transportation. Most economic strongholds were on the waterfronts. Shipping was the main mode of transportation. This shifted from the advent of the steam engine. The era of the rail transportation
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Multinational Corporation and the Global economy Multinational Corporation A corporation that manages production or renders services in more than one country. Classification of Multinational Corporations Subsidiaries If you company is cash rich‚ then acquisitions may be a better strategy than establishing branches. Acquiring a local company for the purpose of vertical or horizontal integration is fast and comparatively easy‚ provided that you plan to leave the original business (branch
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