President's effect on the Economy

In my Economics class a student said that they thought that Presidents weren't really leaders, because they did not actually affect the economic conditions of the country. A heated debate in the class has arisen and the professor wants this to continue next class. Would you agree or disagree with the statement and why?

Economic effects of the airline industry

I need to know what economic factors affect the airline industry

Benefits of the US speaker company Bose to start a distribution center in Czech Republic

What are the economic advantages/disadvantages, for the US speaker company Bose, to start a distribution center in the Czech Republic? Addressing its political, economic, socio-cultural environment as well as, tax, labor wages, currency advantages/disadvantages

The Microsoft trial has been one of the biggest investigations of antitrust behavior since the turn of the century. Explore both sides of the issue. One supports the government side, one the Microsoft side. Which side do you think is more valid?

The Microsoft trial has been one of the biggest investigations of antitrust behavior since the turn of the century. Explore both sides of the issue. One supports the government side, one the Microsoft side. Which side do you think is more valid?

Industry structure is often measured by computing the Four-Firm Concentration Ratio.

Industry structure is often measured by computing the Four-Firm Concentration Ratio. Suspose you have an industry with 20 firms and the CR is 30%. HOw would you describe this industry? Suspose the demand for the product rises and pushes up the price for the goods. What long-run adjustments would you expect following this change in demand? What does your adjustment process imply about the CR for the industry? Now consider that the industry has 20 firms but the CR for the industry is 80% instead of 30%. HOw would you describe this industry? What are some reasons why this industry has a high CR while the other industry has a low CR? Is it possible for smaller firms to thrive and prof... click for more