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This document discusses navigating geopolitics in the oil and gas industry. It begins with an executive summary that defines geopolitics and why it is important for the oil and gas sector. It then provides an overview of current geopolitical trends and their impact on the industry, such as rising nationalism, competition for resources, and public protests empowered by new technologies. The document aims to break down the complexity of geopolitics and provide a framework for understanding interactions between political actors. It also examines how companies assess geopolitical risks and recent examples of impacts on the oil and gas industry from political instability and conflicts.
The document is about the roles and responsibilities of world citizens. It discusses the history and mission of Georgia Close Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to civic education. Georgia Close Up has conducted over 75 local programs on topics like state legislation, public health, and the environment over the past 30 years. It has brought notable speakers like former President Jimmy Carter to conferences. Each year it holds legislative conferences for middle and high school students at the Georgia State Capital to educate them about the legislative process and encourage civic participation.
Economic diplomacy: leveraging governmental, political and economic means to ...Huub Ruel
This is an introduction lecture on economic diplomacy that was prepared for the MKO Academy in Hungary. It starts with a case study on access to the US federal procurement market for foreign companies. Then it moves on to basic definitions of economic, commercial and business diplomacy and the relation between the three. They need to be connected for a successful economic diplomacy policies and practices. The presentation finishes with a future outlook.
This document provides an overview and outline of key topics in international economics. It introduces international economics as the study of economic interactions between independent nations, noting the increased importance of global trade and financial flows. The main sections are on what international economics encompasses, including the gains from trade, patterns of trade, levels of trade, and international policy issues. International economics has both a trade component focusing on real transactions of goods/resources, and a monetary component concerning financial transactions and exchange rates.
Contemporary issues and Challenges in Global Economic Environment - Indian perspective: Globalization and
its Advocacy, Globalization and its Impact on India, Fair Globalization and the Need for Policy Framework,
Globalization in Reverse Gear-The Threatened Re-emergence of Protectionism. Euro zone Crisis and its impact
on India, Issues in Brexit, World recession, inflationary trends, impact of fluctuating prices of crude oil, gold
etc.
13.2 Global Interdependence: Debt and aid and their managementGeorge Dumitrache
External debt is money owed by a country or its citizens to foreign lenders. A country's debt service ratio measures how much of its export earnings must go toward debt payments. Debt relief involves cancelling debts to allow poorer countries to use funds for social programs. International aid aims to improve recipient countries' economies and living standards through money, goods, and support. Effectiveness of aid has increasingly focused on sustainable, community-led approaches like those of NGOs and microcredit organizations.
A2 CAMBRIDGE GEOGRAPHY: GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE - DEBT AND AID AND THEIR MANAG...George Dumitrache
The document discusses various issues relating to debt and international aid for developing countries. It explains that many poor countries face large debt burdens that consume a significant portion of their export earnings. While debt relief programs have helped reduce this burden to some extent, critics argue that more should be done. The document also discusses different types of international aid and debates around its effectiveness and potential drawbacks, such as creating dependency.
This document discusses navigating geopolitics in the oil and gas industry. It begins with an executive summary that defines geopolitics and why it is important for the oil and gas sector. It then provides an overview of current geopolitical trends and their impact on the industry, such as rising nationalism, competition for resources, and public protests empowered by new technologies. The document aims to break down the complexity of geopolitics and provide a framework for understanding interactions between political actors. It also examines how companies assess geopolitical risks and recent examples of impacts on the oil and gas industry from political instability and conflicts.
The document is about the roles and responsibilities of world citizens. It discusses the history and mission of Georgia Close Up, a non-profit organization dedicated to civic education. Georgia Close Up has conducted over 75 local programs on topics like state legislation, public health, and the environment over the past 30 years. It has brought notable speakers like former President Jimmy Carter to conferences. Each year it holds legislative conferences for middle and high school students at the Georgia State Capital to educate them about the legislative process and encourage civic participation.
Economic diplomacy: leveraging governmental, political and economic means to ...Huub Ruel
This is an introduction lecture on economic diplomacy that was prepared for the MKO Academy in Hungary. It starts with a case study on access to the US federal procurement market for foreign companies. Then it moves on to basic definitions of economic, commercial and business diplomacy and the relation between the three. They need to be connected for a successful economic diplomacy policies and practices. The presentation finishes with a future outlook.
This document provides an overview and outline of key topics in international economics. It introduces international economics as the study of economic interactions between independent nations, noting the increased importance of global trade and financial flows. The main sections are on what international economics encompasses, including the gains from trade, patterns of trade, levels of trade, and international policy issues. International economics has both a trade component focusing on real transactions of goods/resources, and a monetary component concerning financial transactions and exchange rates.
Contemporary issues and Challenges in Global Economic Environment - Indian perspective: Globalization and
its Advocacy, Globalization and its Impact on India, Fair Globalization and the Need for Policy Framework,
Globalization in Reverse Gear-The Threatened Re-emergence of Protectionism. Euro zone Crisis and its impact
on India, Issues in Brexit, World recession, inflationary trends, impact of fluctuating prices of crude oil, gold
etc.
13.2 Global Interdependence: Debt and aid and their managementGeorge Dumitrache
External debt is money owed by a country or its citizens to foreign lenders. A country's debt service ratio measures how much of its export earnings must go toward debt payments. Debt relief involves cancelling debts to allow poorer countries to use funds for social programs. International aid aims to improve recipient countries' economies and living standards through money, goods, and support. Effectiveness of aid has increasingly focused on sustainable, community-led approaches like those of NGOs and microcredit organizations.
A2 CAMBRIDGE GEOGRAPHY: GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE - DEBT AND AID AND THEIR MANAG...George Dumitrache
The document discusses various issues relating to debt and international aid for developing countries. It explains that many poor countries face large debt burdens that consume a significant portion of their export earnings. While debt relief programs have helped reduce this burden to some extent, critics argue that more should be done. The document also discusses different types of international aid and debates around its effectiveness and potential drawbacks, such as creating dependency.
International Monetary System: The International Financial System - Reform of International Monetary Affairs
- The Bretton Wood System and the International Monetary Fund, Controversy over Regulation of International
Finance, Developing Countries' Concerns, Exchange Rate Policy of Developing Economies.
This document discusses barriers to economic development in less developed countries and debates around international trade organizations. It examines factors that inhibit development like social conditions, disease, and foreign debt. It also outlines the roles of the IMF and World Bank in providing loans with conditions for reforms. Both organizations face criticism for exacerbating poverty and prioritizing repayments over social spending. The document also considers debates around the benefits and criticisms of free trade and organizations like the WTO.
This chapter discusses the international flow of financial resources to developing countries, including private investment, remittances, and foreign aid. It outlines both the benefits and risks of each. Private investment can fill savings and foreign exchange gaps, but may also crowd out domestic firms. Remittances now exceed $5% of GDP for some countries. Foreign aid aims to supplement domestic resources and promote growth, but may also exacerbate debt and trade deficits. The chapter also examines the causes of armed conflict and how development efforts can help resolve and prevent conflicts.
This lesson focuses on global economic flows. Global trade operates through various economic networks such as supply chains, international production networks, global commodity chains and, most importantly, global value chains. Global
value chains follow the creation of value through different stages, from the creation of a product, to its disposal after use.
The document discusses different models of national economic systems and capitalism. It describes market oriented capitalism, which is based on private property, individual freedom, and competitive markets. Developmental capitalism is characterized by a strong state role in guiding development, while social market capitalism blends market forces with social policies. National economies also differ in the role of the state, purposes of economic activity, and structure of private business. Understanding these differences is important for studying the global economy.
In this presentation, we will discuss about International Economics and will focus on various aspects that influence import and export trading, MNCs operational structure etc. We will also discuss about International trade and financial scenario.
To know more about Welingkar School’s Distance Learning Program and courses offered, visit: http://www.welingkaronline.org/distance-learning/online-mba.html
This document discusses strategies for improving domestic resource mobilization in developing countries to finance development goals. It addresses the importance of fiscal discipline, tax reform, expanding the tax base, improving revenue administration, and mobilizing domestic savings. It also discusses the role of foreign investment, international trade, foreign aid, and ensuring macroeconomic stability and good governance to create an environment conducive to mobilizing domestic and foreign resources. The document examines challenges such as globalization, increased capital mobility, and the need for international cooperation on tax policies to help developing countries replace lost tax revenues.
What is DE- Globalization & its examplesDEEPAK KUMAR
In this Assignment I have gone through the detailed of how de - globalization is taking place in this 21 century where most of the student are talking about globalization. this is the another part of the picture, we have focused about de - globalization.
This document discusses theories around the relationship between multinational corporations and nation-states. It outlines perspectives ranging from MNCs having complete independence and sovereignty over states, to states maintaining power over MNCs and their ability to influence them. The document also examines different stages of interaction between the two entities over time, from cooperation to confrontation and back to reconciliation.
The document discusses the tensions between hyperglobalization, nation states, and democratic politics. It describes Thomas Friedman's concept of the "Golden Straitjacket" where countries pursue policies to attract foreign capital like free markets and small government. This prioritizes the "electronic herd" of global investors over domestic needs. The Washington Consensus promoted these policies but they failed in Argentina in the late 1990s during its financial crisis. The Bretton Woods system after WWII balanced globalization and sovereignty better by allowing capital controls and currency adjustments. However, it weakened over time due to speculative pressure on the dollar and internal economic priorities conflicting with maintaining exchange rates.
This document outlines a new agenda for aid, trade, and investment. It notes shifts in global power, interconnectedness, patterns of poverty, and roles. Three types of bilateral relationships are identified: 1) Aid relationships focus on countries unable to reduce poverty alone, 2) Transitional relationships combine aid and trade to benefit developing and Dutch economies, 3) Trade relationships promote Dutch trade and investment. The agenda aims to eradicate extreme poverty, enable sustainable inclusive growth worldwide, and support Dutch companies abroad through coherent policy, new forms of cooperation, financing, and spending cuts.
Shaping Commercial Diplomacy of the FutureHuub Ruel
Economy and International Relations are getting more intertwined. International Business and diplomacy will have to rebalance. From economic diplomacy to commercial diplomacy in a shifting global economy.
Contemporary issues and Challenges in Global Economic Environment - Indian perspective: Globalization and
its Advocacy, Globalization and its Impact on India, Fair Globalization and the Need for Policy Framework,
Globalization in Reverse Gear-The Threatened Re-emergence of Protectionism. Euro zone Crisis and its impact
on India, Issues in Brexit, World recession, inflationary trends, impact of fluctuating prices of crude oil, gold
etc.
8.developing countries need trade ,not aid yashraj bodaneYash Bodane
1. Trade can boost economic development and reduce poverty in developing countries by generating growth through increased commercial opportunities and investment from foreign firms looking to access new markets.
2. While aid from developed countries provides needed assistance, it often comes with restrictions requiring recipient countries to use goods and services from donor countries. Most aid also does not reach the poorest.
3. Trade is better than aid for long-term development as it allows countries to become self-sufficient and explore their own economic potential rather than remaining dependent on other countries for assistance. Trade opens markets and facilitates technology and knowledge sharing through foreign investment.
The document discusses various aspects of cultural globalization, including:
1) Increased cultural interactions through business, tourism, and information exchange which help spread global values and ideas.
2) Culture becoming less tied to physical place as it spreads more widely through different regions and influences lifestyles.
3) Tensions arising from cultural homogenization through spread of consumerism versus cultural heterogenization as local cultures adapt foreign influences in unique ways.
The balance of payments (BOP) records a country's transactions with other countries. It has two main categories: the current account which covers trade in goods, services, and income, and the capital and financial account which covers capital transfers and financial flows. The overall BOP position is the change in a country's net international reserves resulting from transactions. It is calculated as the current account balance plus the capital and financial account balance minus net unclassified items. The document provides the Philippines' BOP data for 2009 and 2010, showing growth rates for each component.
Canada's largest trading partners are the United States, China, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The US accounts for 81% of Canada's exports and 56% of its imports. Several international organizations work to promote free trade, including the World Trade Organization, NAFTA, and the proposed FTAA. Fair trade aims to ensure producers in developing countries receive fair wages and work in safe conditions.
International Business Globalization_Mukesh _MishraMukesh Mishra
The document discusses various topics related to globalization including its definition, facilitators, positive and negative effects. Globalization refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world through reduced trade barriers and transportation costs. Key facilitators include the World Trade Organization, United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund. While globalization has increased incomes and spread values, it has also resulted in job losses and cultural homogenization according to some.
This document describes a $10,000, 12-month investment program that provides training, accountability, and business development skills. The program includes weekly training assignments, a focus on business principles, marketing, sales, automation, and social media skills. Participants will receive one-on-one coaching and accountability to help perfect their skills and achieve their goals.
Kusay Alzarouni is a professional chef with over 14 years of experience working in kitchens in the United Arab Emirates and Syria. He has extensive expertise in Arabic cuisine and has held positions as an Oriental Head Chef, Banquet Oriental Chef, and Chef de Partie at various hotels. Alzarouni is skilled in kitchen operations, food safety procedures, team leadership, and creating innovative dishes. He aims to take on a new position that provides opportunities for learning and career advancement in his craft.
Este documento lista los productos y sus especificaciones técnicas de una tienda de cerámica llamada Artacerámica. Incluye tazas, floreros, jarras, copas, latas, macetas y otros artículos con sus dimensiones y pesos. También ofrece servicios de personalización gráfica de los productos.
International Monetary System: The International Financial System - Reform of International Monetary Affairs
- The Bretton Wood System and the International Monetary Fund, Controversy over Regulation of International
Finance, Developing Countries' Concerns, Exchange Rate Policy of Developing Economies.
This document discusses barriers to economic development in less developed countries and debates around international trade organizations. It examines factors that inhibit development like social conditions, disease, and foreign debt. It also outlines the roles of the IMF and World Bank in providing loans with conditions for reforms. Both organizations face criticism for exacerbating poverty and prioritizing repayments over social spending. The document also considers debates around the benefits and criticisms of free trade and organizations like the WTO.
This chapter discusses the international flow of financial resources to developing countries, including private investment, remittances, and foreign aid. It outlines both the benefits and risks of each. Private investment can fill savings and foreign exchange gaps, but may also crowd out domestic firms. Remittances now exceed $5% of GDP for some countries. Foreign aid aims to supplement domestic resources and promote growth, but may also exacerbate debt and trade deficits. The chapter also examines the causes of armed conflict and how development efforts can help resolve and prevent conflicts.
This lesson focuses on global economic flows. Global trade operates through various economic networks such as supply chains, international production networks, global commodity chains and, most importantly, global value chains. Global
value chains follow the creation of value through different stages, from the creation of a product, to its disposal after use.
The document discusses different models of national economic systems and capitalism. It describes market oriented capitalism, which is based on private property, individual freedom, and competitive markets. Developmental capitalism is characterized by a strong state role in guiding development, while social market capitalism blends market forces with social policies. National economies also differ in the role of the state, purposes of economic activity, and structure of private business. Understanding these differences is important for studying the global economy.
In this presentation, we will discuss about International Economics and will focus on various aspects that influence import and export trading, MNCs operational structure etc. We will also discuss about International trade and financial scenario.
To know more about Welingkar School’s Distance Learning Program and courses offered, visit: http://www.welingkaronline.org/distance-learning/online-mba.html
This document discusses strategies for improving domestic resource mobilization in developing countries to finance development goals. It addresses the importance of fiscal discipline, tax reform, expanding the tax base, improving revenue administration, and mobilizing domestic savings. It also discusses the role of foreign investment, international trade, foreign aid, and ensuring macroeconomic stability and good governance to create an environment conducive to mobilizing domestic and foreign resources. The document examines challenges such as globalization, increased capital mobility, and the need for international cooperation on tax policies to help developing countries replace lost tax revenues.
What is DE- Globalization & its examplesDEEPAK KUMAR
In this Assignment I have gone through the detailed of how de - globalization is taking place in this 21 century where most of the student are talking about globalization. this is the another part of the picture, we have focused about de - globalization.
This document discusses theories around the relationship between multinational corporations and nation-states. It outlines perspectives ranging from MNCs having complete independence and sovereignty over states, to states maintaining power over MNCs and their ability to influence them. The document also examines different stages of interaction between the two entities over time, from cooperation to confrontation and back to reconciliation.
The document discusses the tensions between hyperglobalization, nation states, and democratic politics. It describes Thomas Friedman's concept of the "Golden Straitjacket" where countries pursue policies to attract foreign capital like free markets and small government. This prioritizes the "electronic herd" of global investors over domestic needs. The Washington Consensus promoted these policies but they failed in Argentina in the late 1990s during its financial crisis. The Bretton Woods system after WWII balanced globalization and sovereignty better by allowing capital controls and currency adjustments. However, it weakened over time due to speculative pressure on the dollar and internal economic priorities conflicting with maintaining exchange rates.
This document outlines a new agenda for aid, trade, and investment. It notes shifts in global power, interconnectedness, patterns of poverty, and roles. Three types of bilateral relationships are identified: 1) Aid relationships focus on countries unable to reduce poverty alone, 2) Transitional relationships combine aid and trade to benefit developing and Dutch economies, 3) Trade relationships promote Dutch trade and investment. The agenda aims to eradicate extreme poverty, enable sustainable inclusive growth worldwide, and support Dutch companies abroad through coherent policy, new forms of cooperation, financing, and spending cuts.
Shaping Commercial Diplomacy of the FutureHuub Ruel
Economy and International Relations are getting more intertwined. International Business and diplomacy will have to rebalance. From economic diplomacy to commercial diplomacy in a shifting global economy.
Contemporary issues and Challenges in Global Economic Environment - Indian perspective: Globalization and
its Advocacy, Globalization and its Impact on India, Fair Globalization and the Need for Policy Framework,
Globalization in Reverse Gear-The Threatened Re-emergence of Protectionism. Euro zone Crisis and its impact
on India, Issues in Brexit, World recession, inflationary trends, impact of fluctuating prices of crude oil, gold
etc.
8.developing countries need trade ,not aid yashraj bodaneYash Bodane
1. Trade can boost economic development and reduce poverty in developing countries by generating growth through increased commercial opportunities and investment from foreign firms looking to access new markets.
2. While aid from developed countries provides needed assistance, it often comes with restrictions requiring recipient countries to use goods and services from donor countries. Most aid also does not reach the poorest.
3. Trade is better than aid for long-term development as it allows countries to become self-sufficient and explore their own economic potential rather than remaining dependent on other countries for assistance. Trade opens markets and facilitates technology and knowledge sharing through foreign investment.
The document discusses various aspects of cultural globalization, including:
1) Increased cultural interactions through business, tourism, and information exchange which help spread global values and ideas.
2) Culture becoming less tied to physical place as it spreads more widely through different regions and influences lifestyles.
3) Tensions arising from cultural homogenization through spread of consumerism versus cultural heterogenization as local cultures adapt foreign influences in unique ways.
The balance of payments (BOP) records a country's transactions with other countries. It has two main categories: the current account which covers trade in goods, services, and income, and the capital and financial account which covers capital transfers and financial flows. The overall BOP position is the change in a country's net international reserves resulting from transactions. It is calculated as the current account balance plus the capital and financial account balance minus net unclassified items. The document provides the Philippines' BOP data for 2009 and 2010, showing growth rates for each component.
Canada's largest trading partners are the United States, China, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The US accounts for 81% of Canada's exports and 56% of its imports. Several international organizations work to promote free trade, including the World Trade Organization, NAFTA, and the proposed FTAA. Fair trade aims to ensure producers in developing countries receive fair wages and work in safe conditions.
International Business Globalization_Mukesh _MishraMukesh Mishra
The document discusses various topics related to globalization including its definition, facilitators, positive and negative effects. Globalization refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world through reduced trade barriers and transportation costs. Key facilitators include the World Trade Organization, United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund. While globalization has increased incomes and spread values, it has also resulted in job losses and cultural homogenization according to some.
This document describes a $10,000, 12-month investment program that provides training, accountability, and business development skills. The program includes weekly training assignments, a focus on business principles, marketing, sales, automation, and social media skills. Participants will receive one-on-one coaching and accountability to help perfect their skills and achieve their goals.
Kusay Alzarouni is a professional chef with over 14 years of experience working in kitchens in the United Arab Emirates and Syria. He has extensive expertise in Arabic cuisine and has held positions as an Oriental Head Chef, Banquet Oriental Chef, and Chef de Partie at various hotels. Alzarouni is skilled in kitchen operations, food safety procedures, team leadership, and creating innovative dishes. He aims to take on a new position that provides opportunities for learning and career advancement in his craft.
Este documento lista los productos y sus especificaciones técnicas de una tienda de cerámica llamada Artacerámica. Incluye tazas, floreros, jarras, copas, latas, macetas y otros artículos con sus dimensiones y pesos. También ofrece servicios de personalización gráfica de los productos.
Haiku Deck is a presentation platform that allows users to create Haiku-style slideshows. The document encourages the reader to get started creating their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare by providing a link to do so. It aims to inspire the reader to try out Haiku Deck's unique presentation style.
The Girl Up campaign aims to empower girls aged 11-21 through various media. It will launch the slogan "Don't Give Up...#GirlUp" on posters and social media to encourage girls. Videos will be created featuring participants and posted on social platforms and the UNF website. Additionally, radio spots playing the campaign audio will run on popular stations and music apps to reach the target demographic. The overall goal is to provide opportunities for girls to become educated leaders.
This document analyzes the relationship between wealth inequality and crime rates. It defines key terms like poverty, income inequality, and wealth inequality. It then examines data on the correlations between crime rates and various indicators of wealth inequality like the Gini index, purchasing power parity, percentage of salaried workers, and income share of the second poorest 20%. The data shows that as wealth inequality decreases, as measured by increasing purchasing power and economic opportunity, crime rates also decrease. This suggests that addressing the root cause of wealth inequality may be a more effective long-term strategy for reducing crime than increasing police presence.
This short document features photos from various photographers and suggests creating a Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare. It includes photos from Stuck in Customs, ecstaticist, Subwave_Photography, kurafire, and VinothChandar to inspire the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare.
This short document contains credits for 9 different photographers who contributed photos but does not provide any other context or information. The final line advertises the ability to create presentations on SlideShare using Haiku Deck.
This document provides information about an upcoming Chief Learning & Development Officer Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on July 23-24, 2015. The conference will focus on framing learning and development as a source of competitive advantage and optimizing the transfer of learning. Key speakers from various organizations in Kenya and Ghana will provide case studies and discuss topics like cultivating a learning culture, leadership development, the changing role of L&D, and using learning for succession planning and talent retention. Attendees will learn practical strategies for ensuring learning is aligned with business needs and enhancing organizational capabilities. Compelling case studies will be presented from Safaricom, Kenya Airways, Groupe Nduom Ghana, Kenya Airports Authority, and Central
This slide compilation will introduce viewers to COSO’s Internal Control – Integrated Framework for establishing an effective system of internal control, and will delve deeper with a summary of the Three Lines of Defense Model in assigning roles and responsibilities among the organization’s employees, managers, and board members. The roles and responsibilities within an organization can easily become commingled, confused, or simply overlooked. This is particularly true in small and medium sized organizations where board members are new or are volunteers, and where employees are tasked with performing functions outside their normal job duties.
Profil seorang mahasiswi bernama Resty Rahmawanti yang lahir di Bandar Lampung pada 8 Agustus 1996. Ia bersekolah di TK Al-Azhar 2 Perumnas Way Halim, SDN 2 Perumnas Way Halim, SMPN 29 Bandar Lampung, dan SMAN 1 Bandar Lampung sebelum kini menempuh pendidikan di Universitas Lampung. Motto hidupnya adalah "life's full of struggles" sedangkan hobinya adalah berenang, mendengar musik, dan tidur. Cita-cit
Netflix has consistently innovated since its founding in 1997 by adapting its business model to technological changes. It transitioned from mailing DVDs to becoming the leading online streaming platform through innovations like personalized recommendations, streaming video, and expanding to different devices. Netflix does not follow a strict innovation process but instead encourages experimentation and empowering employees. It also utilizes techniques like A/B testing and data analysis to innovate efficiently while minimizing risks. Netflix's start-up culture of freedom and responsibility has allowed it to remain agile and innovative as it continues growing into a major company.
Makalah ini membahas proses glikogenolisis yang merupakan proses pemecahan glikogen menjadi glukosa. Glikogenolisis dipengaruhi oleh hormon glukagon dan epinefrin yang mengaktivasi enzim glikogen fosforilase untuk memulai pemecahan glikogen menjadi glukosa-1-fosfat dan selanjutnya menjadi glukosa-6-fosfat. Proses glikogenolisis terjadi secara bertahap melalui beberapa enzim untuk menjaga keseimb
Georgia State shows apathy for Shuttle bus drivers_Sample WritingJaira Burke
Georgia State University is putting its shuttle bus contract up for open bidding, which could result in 28 current drivers losing their jobs if a lower bidder is selected. The current drivers earn $11.50/hour on average and have union representation, while other companies typically pay minimum wage with no union. Choosing a lower bid could mean worse working conditions through lower pay and benefits for replacement drivers. The university seems more concerned with costs than the impact on people's livelihoods.
1) The healthcare system in the US treats healthcare as a commodity rather than a social service, leading to profit-maximizing practices that drive up costs without improving quality or outcomes for consumers.
2) Suppliers compete for patients by investing in unnecessary technologies and procedures, and provide skewed information to take advantage of consumers' lack of knowledge. This principal-agent problem is exacerbated by insurers who benefit from rising healthcare costs.
3) While the book provides a compelling analysis of the structural issues driving healthcare inflation, the conclusion offers little guidance on solutions and seems to contradict itself on the potential for "consumer-driven" healthcare.
Advantages of disadvantages of using the computerMissNDuncan
Computers provide advantages like speed, reliability, communication between devices, and large storage capacity. However, disadvantages include potential health risks from improper usage, privacy violations if records are unprotected, computer crimes like hacking, and reduced employment as computers automate tasks.
Effects of politics on international businesstaniajavaid
The political environment of the countries in which international businesses operate can significantly impact their operations. Governments have sovereignty over allowing or restricting foreign firms and impose various political factors such as differing laws, trade restrictions, and policies regulating business. These political factors vary across countries and can change unpredictably, presenting risks. Therefore, international businesses must consider how a nation's political system, policies, and stability or instability may affect their activities.
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Please respond to the following:
Analyze the major elements of international trade to determine why there is more risk here than in domestic trade. Describe some of the risks you identified (3) at. Make at least one recommendation for mitigating the risk(s) you have identified. Provide arguments to support your response. Cite your sources.
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Please respond to the following:
Analyze the major elements of international trade to determine why there is more risk here than in domestic trade. Describe some of the risks you identified. Make at least one recommendation for mitigating the risk(s) you have identified. Provide arguments to support your response. Cite your sources.
The major elements of international trade are balance of payments that is made up of invisibles, visibles, and current accounts for the purpose of recording all financial dealings with foreigners, correcting a deficit, and exchange rates.
Balance of payments is used to monitor international monetary transactions for a specific period and tracks the money going in and out of a country.
The BOP is divided into current, capital, and financial accounts.
The current account captures credits and debits related to the trade of merchandise that are bought, sold, or donated in the form of aid.
The capital account consists of monetary flows from debt forgiveness, the transfer of goods, and financial assets by migrants leaving or entering a country, and other fixed assets.
The financial account relates to monetary flows on business investments, real estate, bonds, and stocks.
Government assets such as foreign reserves, gold, and special drawing rights are also included.
Within the elements of international trade, there are country risk, foreign exchange risk, and fraud.
The political and economic stability of a country, and exchange controls all play into country risk.
If a country experiences civil war or sudden changes in government, they may not keep the terms of trade contracts and may default on foreign debt commitments as a result of these political issues.
According to Boland, (2015), most banks have specialized units dealing with country risk and they control the level of exposure that bank will assume for each country.
Foreign exchange risk as another factor that is a big part of international trade as the trader is always at the mercy of exchange rate fluctuations due to various economic, and political changes amongst other speculative reasons.
Traders must stay connected to trading rooms in banks to keep abreast of the exchange market and enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to guard their profit margin.
Fraud is another risk associated with international trade such as documentation, counterpart, and insurance fraud in addition to cargo theft.
For mitigating risks associated with international trade, buyers should ensure sufficient insurance coverage is in place to guard against risk such as transit risk.
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The document is an agenda for the "Coming to America 2014" workshop on investing in the United States.
The morning sessions include presentations on US government investment initiatives from the US Embassy, an overview of US immigration from a law firm, and a discussion of cultural differences in marketing to American consumers.
The afternoon allows for one-on-one sessions with attendees. The keynote speaker will discuss SelectUSA, a US government initiative to promote foreign direct investment. Additional information provided includes statistics on top sources and growth areas of FDI in the US and benefits of FDI for the US economy.
This document discusses country risk management and assessment. It defines country risk as political and economic uncertainty that can affect loans and investments. It lists political and economic risk indicators such as inflation rates and government stability. Methods of assessing risk include analyzing debt factors, balance of payments, economic performance, and political instability. Country risk is distinguished from firm-specific credit risk. Ratings systems and indexes are used to evaluate country risk, along with both quantitative and qualitative factors. Reducing country risk involves controlling local operations and intellectual property.
What Do International Trade Finance Companies Offer The Indian Market.pdfsophiaheartfield
There are several techniques to gauge business growth. One of the most obvious signs of success is the expansion into foreign markets. No matter what business it is, the objective is to grow by generating income and recognition.
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4. Background
● International Key Account Manager for
Graydon UK
● Over 27 years’ experience working for some
of the country’s leading credit reference
agencies
● A member of the Federation of Business
Information Services (FEBIS) and FCIB
Association (Finance, Credit and
International Business)
5. About Graydon
● One of the UK and Europe’s leading
Business Intelligence providers
● We are driven to help businesses minimise
risk when dealing with customers and
suppliers across the globe
● We provide valuable insight into 220 million
companies internationally
6. Expectations in 2010 for 2014
The 2008 Financial Crisis led
struggling Western companies
into thinking:
● The European economy
would be recovering
● ‘Emerging’ BRIC and MINT
economies were the answer
to their exporting woes
● Asia would be a major
agent for economic growth
7. But what is the reality?
● The European economy was
more stagnant than expected
9. But what is the reality…Cont’d
● Growth has slowed or stalled in most
of the BRIC(S) and MINTs
● Asia appears to be more dependent
on a strong West than was first
realised
10. Any good news?
● The IMF identified the UK as a
top performer among the
world’s leading economies in
2014
● The UK government is
committed to increasing
annual exports to £1 trillion by
2020
● The UK Export Fund (UKEF)
has put aside £3 billion to
assist UK exporters
11. So you want to trade abroad?
Trading in an unfamiliar market with a different
language, currency and business culture can
be risky business.
12. Know the prospect country’s
business culture
Don’t underestimate the scale of difference
between business cultures.
13. Study their politics and economy
Monitor for currency issues or civil unrest
For example:
● Venezuela banned currency trading in 2013
● Political unrest in Turkey adds to the threat
of ending 10 years of economic success
● 'Ukraine’s economy choking under Russian
pressure' (Washington Post)
14. Verify the prospect company
● Beware of the 'information
challenge'
● Check that the company and
contacts really exist
● Don't be fooled into extending
credit without a full
background check
15. Ensure they are compliant
● Check to see if the prospect company
appears on any ‘Watch Lists’ such as
the Office of Foreign Assets Control
(OFAC)
● OFAC or HMRC Financial Sanctions)
● Know your own country’s anti-corruption
legislation
● Research the same legislation for the
prospect country
16. Assess their payment history
● Research the payment culture of the
country you’re selling into
● Acquiring Trade References can help
17. Protect your interests
Consider tools like:
● Trade Credit Insurance: This protects your
business against customer default or
insolvency (including political risk
insurance).
● A Letter of Credit: An agreement between
exporter and recipient banks.
18. Is your contract watertight?
● Specify your payment terms
● Consider including late
payment penalty
● Ensure an arbitration goes
through your home country's
legal system
19. How can a credit reference agency
help?
● By confirming the existence of the subject
company / authorised personnel
● Giving an independent 3rd party
recommendation on credit to be extended
(plus their payment experience)
● By providing an insight into the importer’s
payment history (where available)
20. International debt collection
If there's no chance of the company paying
their debts, use a reputable debt collection
agency with a global presence or partnering
network.
21. It’s all about forward planning
● Culture / politics
● Early verification
● Compliance
● Credit report
● Contract
● Additional tools