Explain how it might affect the company’s economic activity.

Global Business Economics and Finance

A major multinational corporation has appointed you as an economic advisor. You are requested to compile a report regarding the macroeconomic environment in two countries where the firm operates and explain how it might affect the company’s economic activity.

B. Project specifications

1. You may choose to focus your analysis on any existing firm with international activity that can be of different types in the two countries.

2. The two countries must be chosen from section C below as follows: one country from List 1 and one country from List 2.

3. Your report must include:

a. A brief description of the company and the product/market it operates in for both countries.

b. An analysis of the market structure in which your company operates for the two countries.

c. A comparative analysis of all major macroeconomic indicators (see section D below, excluding 5 and 8) for the two countries and their overall impact on firm’s economic activity.

d. An analysis of the monetary and fiscal policy (instruments) for the two countries and their impact on the firm’s economic activity. You must include here an analysis of the interest rates (Section D, indicator 5).

e. An analysis of the foreign trade policy instruments (international trade agreements) for the two countries and their impact on firm’s economic activity. You should include here an analysis of the exchange rates (Section D, indicator 8). More details will be attached

What do you conclude about how they reacted to COVID-19?In which circumstances would they use the opposite policy of your selection?

United States Government reacted and dealt with the outbreak of COVID-19

Students conduct a policy research paper on how the United States Government reacted and dealt with the outbreak of COVID-19 and its devastating effects on human and economic costs.Your research consists of looking into HOW the President of the federal government and the Federal Reserve Chairman used their institution to help peoples in dire need. Students can evaluate the outgoing government’s works and the hope inspired by the incoming government plan and its implementation.

1. What do you call the policy each of them conducted?

2. Indicate if you consider their reaction as an expansionist/contractionary policy.

3. In which circumstances would they use the opposite policy of your selection?

4. What do you conclude about how they reacted to COVID-19?

Optional reference:

Federal Government Responses to COVID-19 (Links to an external site.)

https://ballotpedia.org/Federal_government_responses_to_the_coronavirus_(COVID-19)_pandemic,_2020

The paper should be a maximum of 500 words, MLA or APA style, and use at least three outside sources.
Writing Process Note (optional)

1-Write your four questions on your scratch paper. Visit the provided site to collect information for your paper focusing on the four questions.

2- Conduct more research on both administrations (Trump & Biden).

3- Analyze your collection to see if your research covers the four questions.

Then, write your first draft respecting the traditional format: Introduction – Body – Conclusion (consult the syllabus).

Observe paper length and chosen style (MLA/APA) during the drafting.

4- Review your draft and submit your draft and make necessary corrections before submitting your final draft.
Good luck.

Identify and discuss at least one (1) pro and one (1) con of creating a market for the environmental good you have chosen?

Canvas of the Bloomberg News article

This is your first writing assignment of the term.

This exercise is worth 10 points with the allocation of points indicated next to each part of the assignment below.  access the PDF on Canvas of the Bloomberg News article “Markets Don’t Work for Everything download” by Noah Smith from August 10th, 2017.

Read the article and use it as a starting point for issues thinking about markets being pushed to fix all social problems (recall Myth #2 from our first lecture in Module 1).

After reading  develop a brief (1250 word minimum; points will be deducted for not meeting this requirement) essay (typed and double-spaced) that address the following ideas:

First, identify an example of an environmental good or ecosystem service where a market does not currently exist (1 point).

Using your example, carefully explain the following:

CHICAGO STYLE CITATION

What is the market failure? Describe the reason for creating a market in the first place? (2 points)

Identify and discuss at least one (1) pro and one (1) con of creating a market for the environmental good you have chosen? (2 points)

What are the assumptions needed to make your new market function? (2 points)

Support your arguments with three (3) pieces of evidence, which must include at least one (1) popular press news article and one (1) academic journal article. (3 points)

Discuss some of the economic pressures faced by zoos—namely space, capacity, and resources—that can affect their conservation efforts.

The variable effects of conservation efforts and loss of biodiversity, zoos

In response to the variable effects of conservation efforts and loss of biodiversity, zoos began to turn their attention to the conservation of endangered species and wildlife in the 1970s and 1980s. Supporting conservation efforts became an important goal for the modern zoo. A major milestone towards this goal was the Convention on Biodiversity which was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. As the modern zoo continues to focus its efforts towards conservation, it has been seen by many as a sort of “Noah’s Ark,” primarily focused on conserving the precious few endangered species. Unfortunately, genetic, ecosystem and economic issues have created challenges for the conservation model of the modern zoo.

Read the following articles that expand on the conservation efforts of zoos and their use of technology towards this goal.

Readings

Keulartz, J. (2015). Captivity for conservation? Zoos at a crossroads. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics.Kobilinsky, D. (2016). New live cam technology might help conservation. Accessed August 13, 2016, at http://wildlife.org/new-live-cam-technology-might-help-conservation/.

Genetics

Research has shown that zoos currently hold about 15% of the endangered land animals in captivity.

There remains a continual struggle to breed these animals due to low numbers.   A zoo’s ability to maintain enough genetic variability among individual species is impossible and space limitations prevent expansion to allow the influx of more animals.

Economics

The secondary goal for many zoos, that of reintroduction to the wild, also faces challenges due to the costs involved, from financial to ecological. Animals living in captivity often lose the necessary skills to survive in the wild once released.

Ecosystems

Lastly, the ecosystems into which the captive animals are eventually released are constantly changing. Many factors may have affected their previous habitat, preventing the animal’s chance at a successful re-introduction to the wild.

Education and Technology

Technology and education have also been identified as important components in maintaining the biodiversity of the natural world. Zoos are in a unique position to educate the public about conservation issues and they are continually looking for ways to convey this information to visitors. The Metro Richmond Zoo uses video cam technology to encourage cheetah conservation by streaming live footage of cheetah litters online.

Viewers witness the day-to-day lives of the cheetah cubs without human interference or disturbance.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences using an essay format.

See the SLP Assignment Expectations for further directions on formatting and organization.

Assignment Directions:

Discuss how zoos have evolved over the past 50 years to become conservation centers.

Incorporate the role of zoos in educating the public into your response.

Discuss some of the economic pressures faced by zoos—namely space, capacity, and resources—that can affect their conservation efforts.

How does a species get on the Endangered Species List?

Take a virtual trip to the zoo using one of the links below and observe at least one of the endangered species.
Take a Virtual Visit to the Zoo You can take a virtual visit to the zoo any day of the week by tuning into anyof the following live webcams, which feature many endangered animals. The World Wildlife Fund lists many of these animals as priority species.The Houston Zoo has some of the best webcams of gorillas, rhinos, elephants, flamingos, and giraffes here: http://www.houstonzoo.org/meet-the-animals/animal-webcams/
The Reid Park Zoo in Arizona has webcams of lions, giraffes, elephants, lemurs, grizzly bears, and flamingos here: http://reidparkzoo.org/cameras/elephant-cam/
Pick an animal webcam of your choice
Make your own ethogram.

An ethogram is a graph or chart of animal behavior that is used to compare certain behaviors that can be observed while animals are in captivity.Choose one animal from the webcam links above and observe its behavior at several different times during the day or over the course of several days.

Take notes on its behavior using the ethnogram (include this chart in your essay).

Choose 4 or 5 different time points (on the hour or half hour, it does not need to be the same day or the exact time point).Give your chart a title and include it in your essay.

Ethogram Document

Did your perception of the species you watched change as a result of seeing it on the webcam? Why or why not?Do you believe technology has a positive influence on people’s feelings toward wildlife and conservation?Why or why not? SLP Assignment Expectations
Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question 1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following:

The Evolution of Zoos.

Answer each question under the subtitle using complete sentences that relate back to the question. Be sure to use APA formatting throughout your essay with 1-inch margins, 12-point type, and double spacing throughout. Include a title page, introduction, answers to the questions with subtitles, and concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations within the body of the essay referencing your resources (e.g., Murray, 2014). Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment listing all required readings and any additional resources you used to complete your essay.

See the Trident guide to APA Style, 7th edition.

Direct quotes should be limited and must be designated by quotation marks. Paraphrased ideas must give credit to the original author, for example: (Murray, 2014). Direct copying from “homework help” websites will not receive credit.Once you have completed your assignment within a Word document,  upload your final version to the SLP 1 Dropbox.  also note your Turnitin originality score and make revisions as needed.  contact your instructor with any questions.

Who is the economic agent generating the externality and who are the agents that are directly and unintentionally affected by the actions of the generating agent?

Rob Harmon discussion about markets

Step 1. watch the TED talk by Rob Harmon discussion about markets

helping keep streams in Montana flowing (Duration – 8 minutes 47 seconds)

Rob Harmon TED talk (Links to an external site.)

Step 2. Virtually explore your own neighborhood, town, or city and find an example of a negative externality.

Step 3. Tell us about it in a discussion post. Your post must include four (4) things:

Identification of your local environment negative externality.
One (1) point

An assessment of the market failure that allows the externality to occur. Why are existing markets failing?
Two (2) points

Identification of the parties involved. Who is the economic agent generating the externality and who are the agents that are directly and unintentionally affected by the actions of the generating agent?
Two (2) points

Compose a 250 word (max) discussion of if and how you could use a market-based solution (similar to the one in the video) to align incentives to correct the externality in your community.
Three (3) points

Step 4. Peer Review:

respond to one of your classmates posts and provide the following two (2) items:

An assessment of whether their externality is an issue in your community as well

A critique of their chosen market-based solution with one (1) positive aspect and one (1) aspect that needs improvement

Two (2) points for response

Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose was influenced by competition and pricing.

Economic Concentration Evaluation

Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose was influenced by competition and pricing.
Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose influenced the supply chain.
Analyze which of the 4 factors of production were the most and least important in determining the economic concentration of the area you chose.
Predict changes you anticipate for the area of economic concentration you chose. Support your predictions.

Consider the resources provided and other academically appropriate sources. The use of charts and tables to illustrate data is highly encouraged.

Provide some examples to support your answer? Based on your study and your experience, comment on how fixed costs affect decision making in the short run.

BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

Understanding production costs is a Critically important concept for managers. In the short run, managers must consider variable costs and fixed costs.

Based on your study and your experience, comment on how fixed costs affect decision making in the short run.

Provide some examples to support your answer?

ADD IN A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE