Sourcing Data for Forecasting Model

I am working on a forecasting model and am struggling to source time-series data on anything except consumer expenditure (which cannot be used). I require an intersting dependent variable sourced from a respectable website (ie - UK Office of National Statistics, etc) as well as 2-4 independent variables sourced from sites which attempt to explain the dependent variable. They don't have to actually explain the dependent variable but at least sound like a valid hypothesis. Each variable requires a minimum of 40 years time-series data. The data should have a high degree of variability (ie difficult to model or predict) - but above all be interesting. And naturally, the independent vari... click for more

absolute advantage; self sufficient or specialize

I need some insight with the following outline: As a manager of a financial planning business you have two financial planners, Phil and Francis. In an hour, Phil can produce either one financial statement or answer 10 phone calls, while Francis can either produce 3 financial statements or answer 12 phone calls. Does either person have an absolute advantage in producing both products? Should these two planners be self-sufficient (each producing statements and answering phones) or specialize? Be sure to show your work.

Dicuss how G's potential entry into the market would affect the market demand curve...

In qualitative terms, discuss how G's potential entry into the market would affect the market demand curve for cures for the common cold and A's (firm-specific) demand curve for T. Please see attachment. Thanks

Discuss how G's entry would affect the way A sets its profit-maximizing price

Discuss how G's entry would affect the way A sets its profit-maximizing price

Identify the amount of money A should be willing to pay for the right to P Research's patent.

Identify the amount of money A should be willing to pay for the right to P Research's patent. Explain why paying this amount would be worthwhile for A.