Examples of markets that can be described as oligopolies include the markets for petrol in the UK‚ soft drinks producers and the major high street banks. Another example is the global market for sports footwear – 60% of which is held by Nike a nd Adidas. However‚ oligopoly is best defined by the conduct (or behaviour) of firms within a market . T he concentration ratio measures the extent to which a market or industry is dominated by a few leading firms. Normally an oligopoly exists when the
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The Effects of World War II on The U.S. The United States first faced the problem of World War II by trying to stay out of the war. However when France fall to Germany‚ Britain was the only democracy government left in Europe. The United States decided to help Britain as much as they could without entering the war. Therefore came the Lend-Lease Act which permitted the U.S to lend‚ lease‚ or sell any arms‚ ammunition‚ and food to any country that seemed vital to the U.S safety. Although the U.S navy
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Angela Tien The Effect of Organized Crime on Russia’s Economic Reform With Russia’s extensive history‚ there is no saying that organized crime is not an issue of this nation. Organized crime promotes the overall performance of the economy in Russia‚ and it was also a problem during the rise of democratic Russia. Influence from organized crime is harmful internally‚ yet beneficial to Russia on a global scale. Although the Russian economy thrives as a nascent country experiencing capitalism
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Abstract This paper explorers the economic effects of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare‚ specifically small business. The sources vary from academic‚ peer-review articles to journalism pieces. Statistics and charts have been done on this subject and spread across a wide array of subjects in correlation with the Affordable Care Act. This paper looks at the effects on insurance companies and in turn‚ the insurance companies effects on small healthcare businesses.
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financialAnnual Financials for Nike Inc. Cl B View Ratios Fiscal year is June-May. All values USD millions. | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 5-year trend | Sales/Revenue | 19.08B | 18.96B | 20.89B | 24.12B | 25.31B | | Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) incl. D&A | 10.91B | 10.61B | 11.47B | 13.62B | 14.28B | | COGS excluding D&A | 10.56B | 10.27B | 11.12B | 13.23B | 14.28B | | Depreciation & Amortization Expense | 346.9M | 337.2M | 351M | 395M | - | | Depreciation | 335M
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of new land meant an increase in commercial activity of the society from which the discoverer comes. Until then‚ most trading and manufacturing originated from Asia. The opening of the Atlantic introduced more sources and markets having a positive effect on European commerce. On a more specific level‚ the role of internal commerce in France‚ England‚ and the Spanish kingdoms exponentially. As Europeans recovered from the shock of the plague‚ the part of commerce and industry in the economy started
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Introduction: In 2005‚ Adidas the renowned footwear company from Germany was in a raging war with it’s U.S competitor Nike over market share in the field of football footwear and accessories. In the war over market share Adidas acquired Reebok the prominent company in basketball footwear to further gain a share in the U.S. Nike has also gained a lot of grounds in the field of football footwear by it’s aggressive marketing and sponsoring strategy that included the Brazilian national team and other
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The IDF: Economic‚ Political‚ and Cultural Sociological Effects It is necessary for all countries to have an army in order to defend it. Israel is no exception. However‚ the unique character of the Israeli army shapes the culture and personality of Israel and its people. The army has influenced every aspect of Israeli society‚ from its economy to politics to its culture. Before one can comprehend the affect of the army on Israel‚ a brief history is necessary. Israel ’s armed forces‚ known
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Advertising Strategy of Adidas: A comparative Study 1 INTRODUCTION Adidas was formed by German sports apparel by the founder Adi Dassler during 1920s. While Dassler was in his mother’s wash room he decided to begin an athletic shoe. After he made the shoe he had help from his brother and twelve other people to produce around 50 handmade shoes per day. These athletic shoes were made for running and training. “For over 80 years‚ Adidas has been part of the world of sports on every level‚ delivering
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resources to provide sustainable living. Mining has shaped and affected the UP economy both directly and indirectly. Mining brings employment‚ government revenues‚ and opportunities for economic growth. Mining produces minerals that people put a high value on‚ and like #9 on the ‘Twelve Key Elements of Economics’‚ producing goods and services that people value‚ not just jobs‚ provides the source of high living standards here in the UP. Living standards cannot increase without an increase in the availability
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