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Capitalism and Contemporary Economics
This video discusses the characteristics of capitalism as an economic system and explains its four features (private property, free enterprise/freedom of choice, profits/incentive, and market economy). Government regulation has a role in capitalism. By comparison, the inception and course of communi... read more
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Differences in Political Economies
Comparison is made among the different economic and political systems, including collectivism, individualism, democracy, totalitarianism. Caution should be exercised when doing business with countries going through changing systems. It is necessary to understand expectations, objectives, and relevan... read more
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Foreign Currency
The foreign exchange market has experienced much growth in recent years, in great part because of the new technology available which makes information quickly available. Exchange rates have a great impact on investment deals. This video discusses different exchange rates.
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Foreign Exchange
Government economic policy used to be subject to a system of fixed exchange rates. This world of fixed exchange rates finally fell apart in 1971 when President Richard Nixon cut the U.S. dollar from the gold standard. Since then, the global marketplace has grown at an incredible rate. Today, whether... read more
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Foreign Trade
After 150 years of English rule, Hong Kong now controls its own destiny. Hong Kong is quickly becoming a major player in the financial world marketplace while aiding in its own economic growth.
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Global Monetary Policy: Featuring The International Monetary Fund
What happens when a government can't pay its bills? How can a nation care for its own people when so much of its resources are used to cover its debt? When a country finds itself in severe monetary crisis, where can it turn for help? They turn to The International Monetary Fund. Founded in 1944, whi... read more
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Government Intervention?
Because of our government's great concern for equity and efficiency in education, loans, grants and scholarships have been made available to promote equal access to higher education for all.
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Incentives
The issue of tax incentives or disincentives is demonstrated by federal income tax policy changes and their impact on consumption. The example of tax credits for college tuition is featured.
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Inflation
Problems of developing nations that try to finance their governments by printing money and how that practice leads to hyper-inflation.
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International Business: Honda in North America
The concept of foreign direct investment and the need for foreign markets are illustrated. The growth of foreign markets including options, foreign direct investment, factors that influence the choices made and associated risks are identified. Of interest also, is the Honda company background and th... read more
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International Logistics
Technology and time based competition have developed techniques for transporting goods more economically and faster. American President Lines, Ltd. (APL), the world's largest freight line, is the leader in intermodal transporation systems.
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Marginal Thinking
Uses an example of marginal thought; pricing strategies (marginal revenue) and marginal utility vs. marginal cost for the college student's budget decisions. This example will be familiar to students who may be faced with the decision of how to spend the remaining dollars of their monthly or weekly ... read more
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