Asset-Prices Fluctuation I. Why I choose this topic: I interest in the role of asset prices that make a fluctuation of social welfare‚ because there are many crisis that occur from the financial sector. I try to find the papers that have clear explanation on the structure of economy. Specifically‚ how asset prices affect the economy and‚ then‚ how monetary policymakers should response to this effect. Eventually‚ I have found “Should Central Banks Lean Against Changes in Asset Prices? (2011):
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Airlines - US - August 2012 Attitudes Toward Airlines and Airline Travel Key points The many changes to airline travel over the last few years have been absorbed by air travelers and a majority (77%) agrees that they feel comfortable with the process of flying. However‚ while air travel is familiar to them‚ most (65%) feel that it is becoming “more and more of a hassle.” The most affluent air travelers (those with a household income of at least $150K) are also the most frequent flyers and
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Examine the Impact of Multinational Corporations Setting up in Developing Countries There has been a very controversial debate over years now about the impact of multinational corporations setting up in developing countries‚ which have many supporters as well as opponents. Surely there is not only one way to look at this more and more common phenomenon that affects the host countries in many both positive and negative ways that are discussed in this paper. The term multinational corporations
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Self-revelation in Auctioning using Game Theory Application of Game Theory in Auction design has been known for quite some time now. Vickrey Auction or Second price sealed bid auction is one particularly elegant and powerful instance of the same. It is very much like a normal auction with a slight twist which does the trick. The bidder with the highest bid amount wins the auction but he pays the second-highest bid. This rule gives the bidders an incentive to bid their true value. This sounds too
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A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory Matthew O. Jackson‚ Stanford University I provide a (very) brief introduction to game theory. I have developed these notes to provide quick access to some of the basics of game theory; mainly as an aid for students in courses in which I assumed familiarity with game theory but did not require it as a prerequisite. Of course‚ the material discussed here is only the proverbial tip of the iceberg‚ and there are many sources that offer much more complete
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contribution‚ if any‚ can game theory make to the analysis of the economic viability of such a strategy? Refer to the critical time line‚ reaction functions and the Nash premise in your reply. Introduction: Management decisions lack the full information‚ so they are bounded rationality decisions. Companies are players in a game‚ and the game dimensions are defined in terms of geography and product. So any new entrant will try to enter the market he will play a game in two dimensions geography
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Finance theory and Financial strategy Strategic Planning means several things. But it certainly is a part of the decision-making in resource management of the business benefits. Finance theory has significant advantages in understanding the function of capital markets‚ the valuation of real assets and financial assets. Discounted cash flow analysis(DCF) is a tool that derived from finance theory which has been widely used. However finance theory also has little effect on strategic
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Outline the main components of Kim and Mauborgne’s (2004) concept of ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’. Critically assess the strengths and limitations of this approach to pursuing competitive advantage. Use relevant examples to support your argument. Introduction In the contemporary hostile business environment‚ innovation has become part of any company’s paramount strategy for continuous survival. Nokia‚ despite being the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer having a large customer base‚ realized how
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Price SK-II is known as the one of the most expensive skin care or beauty brands in Asia and the world. To keep up global brands status and able to compete better than competitors‚ SK-II has used product line pricing strategy. (UKESSAYS.com n.d.) Most of the normal type of SK-II products are pricing from RM80 until RM150‚ while the luxury type of SK-II products are pricing from RM150 until RM300. (UKESSAYS.com n.d.) Although SK-II products are mostly expensive‚ but it works well for the consumers
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Introduction: Skyrocketing fuel costs have pushed up ticket prices results in fewer passengers flying‚ according the Air Transport Association. The American airline industry lost $1.5 billion in the first three months of the year 2008. For those low-cost carriers‚ they introduce stealth increases to airfares by adding ancillary charges for services such as checking baggage or airport check-in. On the other hand‚ legacy carriers with full-service promised choose to add “fuel surcharges” to tickets
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