ECO 561 Economics

ECO 561 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2Global Economic Conditions Analysis All organizations are affected by international markets. Whether an organization is considered an international or domestic organization, international markets affect the way an organization makes business decisions. For example, an organization might only provide domestic services, but the organization might use produ

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ECO 561 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1Current Credit Market Varying situations in the credit market greatly affect an organization’s financial decision making. All organizations use the credit market in some way. For example, many firms look at the yield curve as a predictor of the business cycle. Other important aspects of the credit market include interest rates, bonds, and the cost of capi

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ECO 561 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT 1 Assignment 1 Resource: Business Proposal Feedback Checklist.Choosetwo business proposals from members of your Learning Team.Providefeedback to your peers on the proposals using the Business Proposal Feedback Checklist. Include detailed, substantive comments.Submitthe completed checklists with comments to the corresponding students.Submita copy of the completed checklists with comments to your facilitator. Y

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ECO 561 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2Business Cycle Graph It is important to understand how your industry reacts to a good economy versus a bad economy. Create a graph that compares the past 5 years of the business cycle (GDP) with the past 5 years of your industry’s output or an industry with which you are familiar. Refer to the International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/) and BEA (

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ECO 561 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1Business Cycle Article Search As a business person, it is important to be aware of the current state of the economy. Watching or reading the news can help keep you informed. Locate an article written within the last week from the popular press or reputable blog that discusses the economy’s current stage in the business cycle. Summarize the main ideas of

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ECO 561 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 2Assignment 2Learning Team DeliverableCompletethe Learning Team Deliverable.Discussthis week's objectives with your team. Your discussion should include the topics you feel comfortable with, any topics you struggled with, and how the weekly topics relate to application in your field.Preparea 1- to 3-page paper detailing the findings of your discussion

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ECO 561 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1 Assignment 1 Business Proposal You will apply economic principles presented in Weeks One through Three in this week's assignment. Your assignment will be reviewed by your peers and by your facilitator in week five and should be revised as necessary based on feedback as the first part of the final assignment in week six.Selecta new, realistic good or service for an existing industry.Writethe econo

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ECO 561 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2Utilizing Change Businesses often encounter unforeseen changes in their revenue or cost structure. For example, because of innovations, computer processors have significantly decreased in price over the past several years. Another example is a company that reduces cost by finding ways to move its own supply line. Select a product and choose a change i

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ECO 561 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1Current Values and Ethics Article When using nonprice barriers, you might encounter ethically challenging situations. How can an organization maintain market power and align with current values, legal requirements, and ethical standards? Locate a recent news, journal, popular press, reputable blog, or scholarly article pertaining to this topic and de

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ECO 561 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENTAssignmentLearning Team DeliverableCompletethe Learning Team Deliverable.Discussthis week's objectives with your team. Your discussion should include the topics you feel comfortable with, any topics you struggled with, and how the weekly topics relate to application in your field.Preparea 1- to 3-page paper detailing the findings of your discussion

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